Author Archives: Jon Whitehead

Cloud Video Hosting: What Professional Broadcasters Need to Know in 2025

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Each year, more enterprises are migrating their digital infrastructure to the cloud, and video is no exception. As video content becomes increasingly vital for communication, engagement, and monetization, shifting video hosting and streaming to the cloud is a strategic move. With demand for high-quality, on-demand, and live video content at an all-time high, broadcasters are […]

How to Live Stream with Pre-Recorded Video

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While audiences constantly demand more and more streaming content, it’s not always possible to “go live” or even deliver the quality of content you want. Broadcasters and companies need a different way of delivering live streams that doesn’t compromise on quality. Pre-recorded live streams just might be the answer to that dilemma. This seemingly paradoxical […]

OTT Deployment in the Cloud – What Broadcasters Need to Know in 2025

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In 2025, broadcasters are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, low-latency video at scale, often to global audiences expecting a seamless experience on any device. The rapid growth in online viewership has pushed traditional streaming infrastructure to its limits. Buffering, dropouts, and platform instability are now actual dealbreakers. That’s why OTT cloud platforms are quickly […]

The 20 Best Live Streaming Software: Comparison Guide for 2025

Over the last decade, live videos have become easier to do, primarily due to advances in streaming software. Streaming software allows anyone from a newbie to an advanced broadcaster to create live streams easily.  In fact, free streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram has made it even more straightforward. The global enterprise video […]

CBR vs. VBR: Differentiating Constant Bitrate from Variable Bitrate

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Bitrate refers to the amount of data sent per second during video playback. It directly affects video quality, buffering, and performance, especially for live and mobile streaming. Whether you’re broadcasting a concert, webinar, or sports match, the right bitrate ensures a smooth, high-quality experience. One key decision for broadcasters is choosing between Constant Bitrate (CBR) […]