Blogs

How AWS Elemental MediaTailor Uses SCTE-35 for Server-Side Ad Insertion

Written by Nathan de Balthasar, Software Engineer at TrackIt Digital ad insertion in streaming workflows relies on precise signals that indicate when and where ads should play. Without these markers, platforms cannot synchronize breaks, resulting in poor viewer...

Building Cyber Resilience Through Capture the Flag (CTF) Events

Capture the Flag (CTF) events are hands-on cybersecurity exercises where participants are challenged to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in simulated environments. Unlike traditional training, a CTF places participants in the attacker’s seat, helping them...

SCTE-35 Standard: Core Signaling for Digital Ad Insertion

Written by Nathan de Balthasar, Software Engineer at TrackIt Digital advertising in broadcast and streaming environments depends on precise signaling to identify when and where ads should be inserted into video content. Whether for traditional cable television,...
Will the Floodgates Open? Connecting Game Characters to LLMs

Will the Floodgates Open? Connecting Game Characters to LLMs

Written by James Treneman, ex-Indie Game Developer and Services Delivery Manager at TrackIt “It’s going to be so cool when NPCs are hooked up to LLMs!” Ever heard that before? Because I have - every time a gamer enters a GenAI conversation. To a typical player, it’s...

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