Delivering top-tier online video can be challenging. Content files are getting larger and users expect HD streaming to happen instantly. Broadcasters who value quality are incorporating live streaming CDNs (content delivery networks) to meet this growing demand. At Dacast, we integrate top-tier CDNs to ensure global delivery and low-latency streaming for our broadcasters. As a […]
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The balance of power in television has tipped. This past May, U.S. viewers spent 44.8% of their TV time on streaming platforms, nudging past the combined total of cable and broadcast for the first time. And it wasn’t a one-month blip – through July and August 2025, streaming’s share held steady at about 46-47%, making […]
With the rapid rise of online education, the demand for high-quality remote learning solutions has surged. The online video education market is projected to grow at a 9.1% CAGR by 2026, highlighting the need for reliable and feature-rich platforms. Educators now require seamless, high-quality video streaming and tools to upload and manage pre-recorded lessons, replicate […]
Live streaming is now one of the simplest ways for businesses, educators, and creators to reach people in real time. This guide walks you through how to live stream in 2025 with clear steps, exact OBS encoder settings, and a pre-live checklist. You will also learn a quick 10-minute setup using OBS and Dacast so […]
In 2025, successful OTT streaming is shaped by four priorities: monetization models, latency targets, app reach, and security. Broadcasters are balancing AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and FAST for revenue, aiming for sub-10 second latency in live sports, expanding distribution across Roku, Fire TV, and smart TVs, and protecting content with multi-DRM and watermarking. Over-the-top (OTT) technology […]