OTT video is exploding in popularity. In the past, video streaming solutions like Netflix were pioneers. Today, they have grown into massive business entities. Many others have entered the field, including HBO, Amazon, Disney—they’re all doubling down on OTT video. With good reason. People are increasingly cutting their cable TV cords and getting entertainment online. […]
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One of the most popular modern business uses for streaming is to broadcast live product launch videos. As many corporations are discovering, this is a great way to build buzz around a new product release. A live streaming release event can also be a great boost to the sales and momentum of a product […]
Analytics are statistics or measurements of customer behavior. Typically, businesses use this information to determine what it is people do on their websites. This data is a goldmine when it comes to objective assessments of a business’ strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Specifically, this article examines video analytics provided by an OVP or online video […]
Online video and live streaming technology are built on layers of different features, codecs, software, and more. This post will share definitions of common terms used in the online video industry so that you can understand how the technology works. AAC AAC stands for “Advanced Audio Coding,” which refers to an audio codec. AAC […]
Update – February 2026In 2018, Dacast joined the SRT Alliance to support the development of low-latency streaming standards. Today, Dacast goes one step further by officially supporting SRT ingest on its platform, allowing broadcasters to use the protocol directly for reliable, low-latency live contribution. We are proud to announce that Dacast is now part of […]