Author Archives: Kevin Graham

HLS Encryption: How to Encrypt Video Streams in AES-128 [2024 Update]

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As piracy and hacking continue to increase yearly, broadcasters should be concerned with securing their video content. The he U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated $29.2 billion of lost revenue from piracy.That lost revenue isn’t just from feature films and television; but also from online content.  Data breaches, unauthorized video sharing, and hacks can be a […]

OTT Deployment in the Cloud – What Broadcasters Need to Know in 2024

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Broadcasters face significant challenges in the current digital industry in building scalable video streaming infrastructure. The surge in online viewership in the past year has put immense pressure on traditional streaming workflows. These often struggle to handle sudden spikes in viewers. Buffering, dropped connections, and a frustrating user experience are the results of these issues.  […]

Comparison of The 10 Best Video on Demand Software Solutions

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Today’s viewers want complete control over their video streaming experience. That’s why many broadcasters are providing video on demand (VOD) streaming content for their audiences. Choosing a VOD software solution, however, can be challenging. Let’s take a closer look at video on demand platforms and how it differs from live streaming. We’ll also cover the key […]

Top 20 Private Video Hosting Services for 2024 Compared

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It can take time to decide which video hosting service is right for you and your business. The different video hosting platforms promise the world, but which one should you choose? How do you know if they are telling the truth? Free online video hosting platforms come with heavy restrictions on rights to published content, […]

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: What it Is and How the ABR Algorithm Works [2024 Update]

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For most broadcasters, the user experience they provide is crucial because most viewers won’t deal with a poor stream for long. In fact, over half of the viewers will abandon a poor-quality stream in 90 seconds or less. That means one bad stream could be devastating for business. The problem is that most users rely […]