By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 In 2026, OTT video monetization is a key part of how media businesses grow and reach their audiences. The global OTT market is expected to surpass $450 billion, with viewer habits shifting toward flexible, personalized, and often ad-supported streaming […]
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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 HLS streaming (HTTP Live Streaming) is a video delivery protocol developed by Apple that breaks a stream into small segments and delivers them over standard HTTP using an M3U8 playlist file. It is the dominant standard for reaching the […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 Seamless video live streaming has become a cornerstone for creators, developers, and businesses alike. Having a reliable solution for real-time media transmission is essential, and this is where RTMP server hosting comes into play. But what exactly is an […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 As a professional broadcaster, having the right RTMP streaming encoder is a must-have tool for delivering high-quality live videos. RTMP (real-time messaging protocol) is a widely used, low-latency streaming protocol that ensures smooth video delivery over a TCP-based network. […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 Live streaming has two main sides: your content and the technology that gets it online. The gear and software behind the scenes matter just as much as the message you share. In 2026, IP cameras are more than just […]