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OTT Deployment in the Cloud – What Broadcasters Need to Know in 2026

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Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 In 2026, 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, […]

10 Best OTT Video Hosting Platforms for Reliable Streaming (2026)

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Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 Choosing an OTT platform is not the same as choosing OTT video hosting infrastructure. Many broadcasters conflate the two: they evaluate a platform’s UI, its pricing page and its feature list, and overlook the hosting layer that actually determines whether […]

OTT Compliance Requirements and Regulations: A Guide for Broadcasters

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 The numbers are in, and they clearly show that regular TV programming is out, and streaming on OTT platforms is set to replace it. By 2029, the number of global OTT users is projected to reach 4.91 billion, representing […]

Continuous Streaming: How to Produce a 24/7 Live Stream

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 The power of live streaming grows every day thanks to the millions of viewers who tune into live channels to watch events, TV, and sports in real time. From influencers to major broadcasters, the demand for real-time content has […]

The Broadcasters Guide to HD vs SD Streaming for Live Video

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By Dacast Editorial Team  |  Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast  | July 2026 Live video streaming includes a choice between SD and HD, which can significantly shape the viewing experience for your audience. But what exactly is SD quality? SD, or Standard Definition, typically features a resolution of 480p or lower, offering a […]