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Evaluating OTT Platforms for AVOD and FAST: Key Features to Look For

As an OTT platform owner looking to monetize through the AVOD model, choosing the right technology provider is a big decision. The features and capabilities that your platform provider offers will play a huge role in how effectively you can generate revenue, keep your viewers engaged, and make the most of your advertising opportunities. In…

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SaaS vs. On-Premise: Why Streaming Services Should Choose SaaS Model?

Building a streaming service from scratch can be challenging. You will have to acquire knowledge related to infrastructure, cost, and time-to-market.  One big decision you will have to make is choosing between a SaaS (Software as a Service) and on-premise/on-cloud model. You need to carefully evaluate which model best suits your needs, especially in a…

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OTT App Development: The Ultimate Guide

OTT platforms began in the early 2000s when faster internet and better video compression allowed content to be streamed over the Internet. At first, OTT services were only available on desktop computers, and users had to download large files to watch anything. But as internet speeds improved and mobile technology advanced, streaming evolved to allow…

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SVOD, AVOD or TVOD: Choose the best for your video business

When Netflix started in 1997, it disrupted the video rental industry by selling and renting DVDs through postal service. Now, not many people remember buying VHS tapes and DVDs from video renting stores. In 2007, Netflix again disrupted the video industry by introducing Video on demand as one of their core services. As Internet speed…

iOS Streaming App

How to Build Video Streaming Apps for iOS? A Step-by-Step Guide

Gone are the days when entertainment was limited to our TVs in living rooms. Now, with video streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, the norm of cable/satellite TV as a primary entertainment source is being challenged. People have access to more personalized content they can stream directly on their iOS and Android devices,…

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A Guide to Video Encoding for Streaming Services

In the bustling world of streaming services, making sure viewers can enjoy their favorite shows and movies without any hiccups is key. Imagine watching your favorite series, only to have it constantly buffer or look blurry. Frustrating, right? That’s where effective video encoding comes in. It’s the secret sauce behind smooth playback, reducing those buffer…

A Guide to Launch Your Audio Streaming Service

A Guide to Launch Your Audio Streaming Service

In the ever-evolving world of audio entertainment, launching your own music streaming platform is the future. As content owners, the prospect of connecting with audiences on a global scale is both exciting and full of potential.  But in this dynamic landscape, where innovation is constant and competition fierce, what does it take to create a…

How Streaming Services Handle Payments

Everything You Need to Know About Payment Gateways for Streaming Services

A decade ago we used to buy CDs and DVDs to watch movies and listen to music. Nowadays, more and more people just stream everything online through services like Netflix and Spotify.  That’s why media companies have switched to a subscription-based model instead of selling physical copies. It’s just easier and more convenient for people…