Streaming Tech
When a video is uploaded to a streaming platform, it undergoes several processes before it reaches a viewer’s device. The video is transcoded into various formats and resolutions, and then packaged with digital rights management and other metadata. This prepared content is then distributed through a content delivery network to await a viewer’s request to play it.
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What is HLS Streaming?
Quick answer HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is a video streaming protocol that breaks video into small segments and delivers them over standard HTTP. It supports adaptive bitrate streaming, allowing playback quality to adjust based on the viewer’s internet connection and device. A reliable setup combines secure video hosting, a video streaming platform, video CMS software…
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Video Analytics and Viewer Engagement Metrics That Matter
Discover essential video analytics & viewer engagement metrics for OTT platforms. Boost your streaming app’s performance with Flicknexs.
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HLS vs MPEG-DASH: Choosing the Right Streaming Protocol in 2026
A practical, operator-grade HLS vs DASH comparison for OTT: device reach, DRM, latency, codecs, and why CMAF lets you package once and deliver both protocols.
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CDN for Video Streaming: Single vs Multi-CDN and How to Cut Delivery Costs
A practical guide to using a CDN for video streaming: single vs multi-CDN trade-offs, how routing works, and the real levers that cut OTT and VOD delivery costs.
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Video Transcoding for OTT: Codecs, Renditions & Cloud vs On-Prem Costs
An operator-grade guide to video transcoding for OTT: choosing codecs like H.264, HEVC and AV1, building an ABR rendition ladder, and cloud vs on-prem costs.
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Streaming Infrastructure Explained: Transcoding, CDN, Packaging & Players
An operator’s guide to streaming infrastructure: how transcoding, packaging, CDN delivery and video players work together to power OTT, VOD and IPTV.
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Best JW Player Alternatives for OTT Platforms in 2026
Compare the best JW Player alternatives for OTT in 2026: player-only swaps like Video.js and Bitmovin versus full white-label platforms like Flicknexs.
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Sports Streaming Platform: Build a Secure, Low-Latency Sports OTT Service
Build or launch a sports streaming platform with low-latency live delivery, DRM, and flexible monetization. Honest build-vs-white-label guide for rights holders.
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Multi-DRM vs AES vs Single-DRM: Which Studio-Grade Protection Do You Need?
An honest, decision-ready comparison of AES encryption, single-DRM and multi-DRM (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady) for OTT — plus who should choose what.
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DRM Compliance for Studios: Meeting MPA & Hollywood Protection Tiers
What DRM compliance for studios really requires — MPA and TPN expectations, multi-DRM, HDCP, security levels and forensic watermarking from catalog to 4K.
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