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Next Generation Interactive Livestreaming: nanocosmos presents nanoStream Cloud at ICE London Apr 12-14, 2022
nanocosmos presents nanoStream Cloud and its breakthrough innovations at ICE London 2022, Booth N5-124
With the high demand for games that offer virtual interaction and global outreach and that are available for any device and browser, the interactive live streaming solution nanoStream Cloud hit major milestones. It serves the increasing requirements for operators of live casinos, online games, and betting and auction providers with the comprehensive live streaming platform and API. Since its last presence at ICE, nanocosmos upgraded the combination of global network (CDN), ultra-low latency player and analytics by launching technical advancements like Adaptive Bitrate Playback and Live Transcoding. Besides that, nanocosmos achieved the Streaming Media Award for the best corporate video platform in 2021.
At ICE London 2022, nanocosmos presents the new generation of nanoStream Cloud, featuring stream protection, extended analytics for improved Quality of Service and the new advanced nanoStream Player with further reduced latency, yet stability even for bad networks.
Technical Advancement: Stream Protection Launch
Since the demand for real-time live streaming platforms that enable interactivity on mobile devices started, nanocosmos has been heavily engaged serving igaming operators to enable audience engagement around the world. Next to the player with Adaptive Bitrate support to cover all network levels, a global CDN, and analytics to improve quality of service, nanocosmos makes content security and secure live streaming 2022âs top priorities for its product development. Stream protection against misuse is an integral part of nanoStream Cloud and creates added value to the ultra-low latency live streaming platform. It can detect streaming irregularities based on factors such as the time a game runs.
To avoid hijacking of streams the new security service included in nanoStream Cloud checks suspicious access and detects irregularities like usage and timing. nanoStream Cloud is created with security and encryption enabled by default. It supports secure access and REST APIs, content encryption, secure access with web hooks and token-based access for certain application scenarios.
Data-driven Live Streaming: Extended Analytics for business intelligence and improved QoS
To provide operators greater insight into their live streaming data and to allow them to make the right decisions quickly nanocosmos launched extended nanoStream Analytics, available as an ad-on of nanoStream Cloud. The new release covers a range of new features and improvements in regard to the client focused API that was introduced with nanoStream Analytics 2.11. For monitoring and alerting purposes, it is now possible to directly access metrics about the ingested video and audio bitrate. For the best quality of experience on the player side, the stability of the ingested stream is a critical factor. Significant fluctuations of the bitrate can be an indicator for an unstable stream. Further details can be found in the nanoStream Analytics documentation.
nanoStream Player: Ground-breaking advancements
Since the introduction of the nanoStream Cloudâs player with Adaptive Bitrate Playback and Live Transcoding, live games can be made available in ultra-low latency, regardless of the bandwidth available. With adaptive bitrate playback, the stream automatically adjusts to the best quality for the available network. The live transcoder converts the original live stream from a high-quality input stream into the different lower quality streams used depending on the bandwidth available. Unique is the productâs robust implementation, easy deployment and advanced technology for ultra-low latency playback that enables interactivity. Additionally introduced features of the nanoStream Player include a new user focused interface with a modern design as well as easy configuration.
Part of the significant improvements on the playerâs side is the technology to further reduce latency and to further improve the overall quality of service as well as the quality of experience which now depends on use case and its specific set-up. The new player identifies the regularity of the stream and adapts its configuration according to the device and network environment. There will be different modes that can be used: The latency adjust mode or the latency control mode. Clients can use classic ultra-low latency or even take advantage of sub-second latency depending on their requirements.
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Playân GO celebrates multiple win at 5 Star Media Awards
Playân GO, the worldâs leading casino entertainment provider, is today celebrating a five-award sweep in the coveted 5 Star Media Awards of 2024. Â
The legendary games studio nabbed a second consecutive Slot Supplier of the Year award, as well as being named the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year. The company also secured three of 5 Star Mediaâs âTop 20â Awards for co-founder and CMO Ebba Arnred, Director of Business Development Stuart Trigwell, and Head of Brand and Communication, Andrew Pink.Â
Playân GO has enjoyed a landmark 2024, breaking new ground by entering the South African market, as well as expanding its US presence into what is now five states.Â
Ebba Arnred, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Playân GO, commented âWeâre always very pleased to have our work recognised at the various awards throughout the year, but to win five in one fell swoop is almost unprecedented. Itâs very special to be awarded Slot Supplier of the Year for a second year in a row, and RNG Casino Supplier of the Year is another well-received feather in our cap. We would like to thank 5 Star Media and the entire judging panel, as well as our entire team here at Playân GO, without whom these award wins simply wouldnât happen. On a personal level, Iâd also like to express gratitude for the individual recognition of a 5 Star âTop 20â Award.âÂ
Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Playân GO, added âIâd like to express a sincere thank you to 5 Star Media for being recognised in their âTop 20â Awards. We do our work not for individual accolades but for the success of the entire business, so itâs great to see Playân GO so well represented across the board.âÂ
Andrew Pink, Head of Brand and Communication at Playân GO, said âPlayân GOâs driving ambition is to be the best entertainment supplier there is. Aside from producing some of the most played games and best loved characters in the world, that ambition is often realised by things largely unseen by those outside the company. Itâs extremely gratifying for everyone at Playân GO to be recognised as Slot Supplier of the Year. Next year may just be our biggest and best yet.âÂ
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Procedure to be followed by school clubs affiliating for the 2025 season
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA), founded in 1984, is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames.
MSSA promotes all the different disciplines equally, although each school may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote at its school. Some schools will promote the whole gambit, while others will concentrate on only one discipline, and/or even just concentrate on one specific title.
The choice is ultimately up to the school.
MSSA has sent teams with full Protea Colours to international events since 1991 for wargames, 1996 for Morabaraba, 1997 for Checkers, and 2005 for Esports. Many members of the national teams have been scholars, and all have benefited from their involvement in the national Protea Team.Â
There is still the option open for a school to start a full-blown sub-club on its premises, but bearing in mind the tight regulatory conditions under which accredited schools have to operate in the Republic, the MSSA no longer deems it necessary for a school to start a sub-club.
As long as the school club has the approval of the school, and has an Educator-in-Charge, a school may affiliate by merely completing the Application for Affiliation Form and submitting such to MSSA.
Advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club: There are many advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club, such as:
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Being part of a community where your club has a real say in how things are done
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Being able to apply for National Lottery Funding â MSSA member clubs can apply for up to R800,000.00 in funding
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Being able to get assistance from your local government
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Experience increased media exposure of your events and your gamers
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Become part of the international community through the MSSA Registered players are able to become internationally recognised umpires, etc.
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Enable your gamers to take part in MSSA events, which may qualify them for Regional, Provincial, and National colours, overseas trips, and even sports bursaries at university.
- Private clubs:Â one vote per every five registered players, and
- School clubs: one vote per every ten registered players.
MSSAâs General Regulations  Â
The General Regulations comprises of decisions made by both Council and Executive Committee Meetings. The General Regulations deals with how sub-committees operate as well as to how teams are selected and development funding is distributed. Â Please refer to Schedule 10.12 in regard to the rights of clubs in hosting events.
MSSAâs Discipline Specific Regulations  Â
The Discipline Specific Regulations deal with rules concerning the different disciplines. The Disciplines that the MSSA caters for are; Board Gaming, Card gaming, Esports, and Figure Gaming.
When a club applies for membership, the applicant club must complete such form and return the same to the MSSA.Fee note for 2025
The fee note details the Affiliation Fees and Registration fees that are payable.
Player Registration Form  Â
The Player Registration Form needs to be completed by every player that is a member of a club and intends to participate in MSSA affairs.
MSSAâs Letter of Undertaking  Â
The Letter of Undertaking is for all registered players who sit on any MSSA committee.
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