Accessible Streaming Media Audit Results Report

Project Overview: Streaming Media Audit Report

Background

The shift towards digital consumption has made streaming media a dominant force in how content is delivered and consumed. Understanding the efficiency, accessibility, and quality of various streaming platforms is crucial for organizations looking to enhance their services and user experiences. This audit aims to provide a clear and comprehensive analysis of the current state of streaming media platforms.

Objectives

The primary goal of the Streaming Media Audit is to evaluate and benchmark various streaming services to understand their strengths and limitations. This report will focus on:

Assessing user accessibility and experience across platforms.
Recommending strategies for organizations to enhance the accessibility of their streaming services based on user insights

Methodology

The audit will be conducted through a systematic approach that includes:

Platform Review: Analyzing key streaming services hardware to evaluate their features and qualitative level of accessibility
Application Review: Analyzing key streaming services application to evaluate their features and qualitative level of accessibility
Scope of Review: The study looked a five widely used streaming applications—Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crave, and ICI TOU.TV—across four market-dominant streaming devices: Google TV, Apple TV, Roku Ultra, and Fire TV Stick.

Expected Outcomes

Detailed Analysis: A thorough report highlighting findings concerning accessibility of streaming platforms.
Strategic Recommendations: Actionable insights to guide organizations in enhancing their streaming capabilities to better meet user expectations.

Impact

The results from this audit will empower stakeholders in the streaming media sector with critical insights, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance accessibility to service delivery and ultimately user satisfaction. By leveraging the findings, organizations can stay competitive in an ever-evolving digital marketplace.

Timeline

This project was completed over a 12 month period through the generous funding of the Accessibility Standards Canada Research Grant program.

Conclusion

Through a comprehensive evaluation of current streaming media solutions, the Streaming Media Audit Report will serve as a vital resource for organizations aiming to boost their content delivery and user engagement strategies. By integrating expert review data, stakeholders can better navigate the complexities of the streaming landscape and position themselves for future success.