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 […]
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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 […]
In recent years, Facebook has increasingly become the premier platform for multiple types of internet content. With a user base in the billions, there’s no denying that the audience you can reach via Facebook is massive. In March of 2016, Facebook announced that it would begin ranking live video higher than saved content in […]
In previous articles, we discuss how to embed a video on a website, how to do live streaming and other related topics. In this article, then, we’ll offer a review of the entire process from start to finish. First, we’ll review the basics for broadcasting live video stream. Next, we’ll discuss how to embed […]
With worldwide OTT streaming video revenue projected to surpass $20 billion by 2019, there’s never been a better time to start streaming video. Corporations, universities, small businesses, and entrepreneurs are all investing in live video streaming—and that requires live encoders for video streaming. In this blog, we’re going to introduce you to a number […]