The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) is a global technical association that differentiates itself by providing a neutral forum for companies across the streaming video ecosystem to collaboratively solve technical challenges. Unlike individual vendors, the SVTA focuses on developing best practices, technical specifications, and open-source software like the Common Media Library to improve the delivery of high-quality video at scale. Its working groups address critical issues such as measurement and quality of experience, advertising, and playback, with over 30 published documents freely available to the industry. This collaborative, pre-competitive approach helps shape industry standards and ensures a more consistent end-user experience.
Published best practices, specifications, and requirements for streaming video delivery and operations.
Editorial articles and announcements covering streaming video technology, industry changes, and SVTA initiatives.
Leadership and governance pages for staff, board members, and working group chairs.
Directory and overview of member companies participating in the alliance.
Educational resources, webinars, courses, and learning materials for the streaming industry.
Jason Thibeault
Chief Executive Officer
Gwendal Simon
Co-Chair
Abdul Rehman
Co-Chair Quality of Experience Working Group
Thomas Stockhammer
DASH-IF Working Group Chair
Sean McCarthy
Co-Chair - QoE (Quality of Experience) Working Group
David Hassoun
Co-Chair Advertising Workgroup
Michael Demb
Co-Chair of the Low Latency Streaming Working Group
John Sweet, M.S.
Chair, Accessibility Working Group
