New Netflix encoding means smoother streaming and less bandwidth
Like a real-life Pied Piper, Netflix has been quietly testing a new way to deliver all the streaming content on its servers. After a few months of testing these re-encoded clips on employees, Netflix has landed on a method that it says could use 20 percent less data without any noticeable reduction in video quality.
http://venturebeat.com/2015/12/15/new-netflix-encoding-means-smoother-streaming-and-less-bandwidth/
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