Live Sports Streaming: Overcoming Latency Challenges with Anti-piracy

Media Excel & Akamai

With the rise of piracy and viewer expectations for seamless live sports streaming, broadcasters face the dual challenge of protecting content while ensuring a low-latency experience. In this free webinar, experts from DoveRunner, Media Excel and Akamai will explore the latest technologies that allow broadcasters to balance security and performance to create a superior viewing experience for sports fans worldwide.

Date: Jun 18, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. PDT, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m EDT, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. CEST

Key Topics Covered:

  • The growing threat of piracy in live sports: Learn how piracy exploits streaming delays and how to protect your broadcasts in real-time.
  • Balancing low latency with anti-piracy solutions: Discover how to integrate real-time delivery with robust content protection for optimal user experience.
  • Real-time piracy detection: Understand how to identify and stop pirated streams within minutes, safeguarding your content and revenue.

Why attend?

  • Expert insights: Hear from industry leaders at DoveRunner, Media Excel and Akamai about the latest trends and solutions in sports streaming.
  • Practical knowledge: Walk away with actionable strategies for protecting your broadcasts without sacrificing quality.
  • Interactive Q&A: Have your questions answered by the experts in real-time.

Speakers

Harish Bhat

Harish Bhat

Product Manager

Harish Bhat is a tech-savvy product manager at DoveRunner, working at the intersection of product, technology, and sales, putting customers at the center of it all. Previously worked with the world leader in Pay TV, a leading Networking company, and 16+ years of rich experience in the media & broadcast industry is focused on building robust content security products

Tom Ford

Tom Ford

Director of Sales Engineering

Tom Ford brings over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, with deep expertise in video processing and media delivery. He has held leadership roles across technical support, engineering, QA and sales, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the industry. At Media Excel, Tom specializes in designing customer-focused solutions that drive product strategy and innovation.

Mark Barron

Mark Barron

Senior Media Specialist

Mark H. Barron is a Senior Media Specialist and Cloud Solutions expert at Akamai, bringing over two decades of experience in the streaming media industry. He has partnered with leading broadcasters, artists, and major media organizations to architect resilient live and on-demand video workflows. Mark now focuses on cloud-native strategies to fight video piracy and support the evolving needs of a streaming-first world.

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