Video Streaming enjoys wide popularity. Observers state that 80% of consumers of content prefer a video over a blog. This indicates video streaming is becoming more popular. You need to do plenty to implement video streaming in an app though. Among other tasks, you need to choose the right video streaming protvocol. What are video streaming protocols? How do they differ from other common terms like codecs and container formats? How do you choose a suitable video streaming protocol? Which are the commonly used video streaming protocols? Read on, as we discuss these in this guide. Table of Contents: What…
Why not build an exe for DRM?
For video platforms aiming to control distribution and prevent piracy, building a dedicated desktop app may sound like a strong move. But when it comes to real-world implementation, this approach is riddled with trade-offs. The following article applies to Windows and Mac desktop. For mobile, we recommend building apps. Mobile apps can provide overall higher security by leveraging OS-provided hardware DRM when available unlike Desktop apps. So, let's start by looking into the technical limitations and security pitfalls of desktop video playback, and explains why HTML5-based DRM, when correctly configured, offers a far more robust and future-proof solution. DRM is…
Video Codecs: Everything You Need To Know About
During the pandemic when most of the world was under lockdown and more people were online than ever, major video streaming platforms took a collective decision to limit video content to 480p to relieve strain on global mobile networks. Did you know YouTube (35%) and Netflix (15%) account for 50% of all global mobile internet traffic? The report also suggests 79% of global mobile data traffic will be video by 2022. With this growth rate, video codecs will play an even bigger role in the years to come. Statista provides information on the level of global mobile video traffic from…
Live Streaming Server Video Technology in 2025
A live streaming server is a specialized type of server that is designed to broadcast real-time video and audio content over the internet. It plays a crucial role in enabling live streaming technology, which has become popular for events like sports, concerts, conferences, and personal live broadcast on platforms like Twitch or YouTube Live. Table of Contents: What is a video streaming server? Video streaming architecture Types of streaming servers Functionality of a live streaming server Live streaming server protocols and technologies Setting up a live streaming server Live streaming server issues and troubleshooting Network considerations for live streaming FAQs…
LMS Partners & Plugins for Secure Video Embedding
LMS Partners & Plugins for Secure Video Embedding VdoCipher offers seamless integration with WordPress LMS platforms like Learnpress, Tutor LMS, Learndash, Academy LMS, MasterStudy, Memberpress & also with Teachable, Thinkific & Kajabi. We provide a WordPress plugin that works with the most popular WordPress LMSs and can be used to secure course videos in the WordPress LMS platforms. Here we take examples of some of these platforms and explain steps to embed & integrate. Start Free Trial Explore Plugin VdoCipher LMS Partners (Click Icons to Know more) Learnpress Academy LMS MasterStudy Memberpress Other LMSs Integration (Click Icons to Know more)…
Top 11 Social Video Platform In 2025
With every passing day, the popularity of video content has been steadily rising. Whether it is learning, training, marketing, or just entertainment, videos have taken over the internet space. Moreover, with the widespread use of social media, social video platforms have been gaining a lot of traction lately. Most businesses have been leveraging the power of these mass-reaching channels to post a call-to-action at the end of their video snippets. This urges users to check out further details about their products or services. The video has evolved as one of the best storytelling mediums for a wide array of publishers…