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The Big Platform Switch: Why Teams Move from Vimeo & Brightcove to Dacast

Why Teams Move from Vimeo & Brightcove to Dacast

The video streaming industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Once a niche space for creative communities, it now reaches hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide—surpassing 29.7 billion watch hours in Q1 2025 alone. Valued at over $108 billion, the market continues to expand, but its foundations are shifting. Following a wave of acquisitions […]

YouTube Live vs Facebook Live – Which is Better for Broadcasting in 2025

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Are you looking for a proven tactic to expand your audience reach and engage viewers in real-time? Do you want to deliver content that has value? Going live is the ultimate choice for businesses, content creators, and brands to boost their online presence. Major platforms like YouTube Live and Facebook Live offer streaming capabilities that […]

Vimeo, Brightcove, StreamYard: Why Dacast Remains the Most Reliable Alternative

Vimeo, Brightcove, StreamYard: Why Dacast Remains the Most Reliable Alternative.

In the past 18 months, Bending Spoons has made a series of high-profile moves in online video—agreeing to acquire StreamYard (2024), closing its acquisition of Brightcove (February 2025), and announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Vimeo (September 2025). These developments matter for broadcasters, OTT providers, and enterprises that depend on stable video infrastructure. Mergers and […]

Live Streaming CDNs – What Broadcasters Need to Know in 2025

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Today’s broadcasters rely heavily on smooth, reliable live streaming. This is why Dacast’s multi-CDN architecture, combined with HTTP/3 streaming, means fewer stalls during traffic spikes—without complex DIY routing. This ensures your viewers enjoy seamless content delivery, boosting engagement and satisfaction. A live streaming CDN is key to speeding up video delivery by routing content from […]

The 20 Best Live Streaming Apps for Mobile Broadcasting [2025 Update]

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Live video streaming continues to prove a popular medium for watching online content. Millions of viewers prefer the immediacy of live video, making it the premier method to experience events and connect with creators in real-time. A recent study found that live streaming accounts for 23% of global viewing time, and it’s expected to produce […]