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In 1996, people browsed the Internet(s) with Netscape Navigator, still did searches via Yahoo (not to mention AltaVista), and the first flip phone was the coolest gadget available. ‘96 also marks the year of RTSP streaming’s creation. While many of its technological peers have fallen into disuse (remember the Gopher protocol?), RTSP has still somehow… Continue reading 4 Reasons RTSP Streaming is Still Relevant

Live streaming is complicated. The entire process of broadcasting a stream, transporting it over the internet, and maintaining good video quality involves a series of methods with a variety of formats that can be employed. One important component is the codec used for encoding and decoding the media file. The codec also defines the types… Continue reading 6 Points of Comparison for VP9, H.265, or H.264

How Do You Get Ultra-Low Latency with WebRTC? As we’ve covered before, WebRTC (Web Real-time Communication) is currently the best way to get ultra-low latency in video streaming. We’ve also mentioned – quite a few times– that Red5 Pro’s WebRTC implementation results in sub 250 ms of latency. That feature enables fully interactive live-streaming, making… Continue reading 7 Ways WebRTC Solves Ultra-Low Latency Streaming

Operating modern computing platforms is a complex business. Not only do you have a diverse set of environments, but each has an extensive learning curve to understand how to implement, secure, and maintain over time. As with many other industry segments, the operations side has seen its transition to “as code” with the advent of… Continue reading Using Terraform for Easy and Efficient Deployments

We generate vast amounts of data in our daily lives, and that data can hold a lot of value. But the data is useless unless we can get it into the hands of the right people when they need it. Video streaming, while rich with imagery and sound, doesn’t always provide a full picture. Fortunately,… Continue reading Utilizing KLV Metadata in the WebRTC Data Channel

Some have characterized the open standard, WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) technology as the gateway to a communication promised land that can connect people virtually anywhere in real time. Indeed, if you want to deliver real-time communications and low-latency video streaming in web browsers, WebRTC is currently your only widely supported option. The challenge has been,… Continue reading 3 Key Approaches for Scaling WebRTC: SFU, MCU, and XDN

The integration of Zixi into Red5 Pro Server delivers fast, secure, interactive video experiences in real time, at scale. The resulting high-quality streams offer end-to-end encryption and auto-scaling across various device types and cloud providers.  Zixi SVP BD and Marketing John Wastcoat moderated an engaging discussion with Red5 CEO Chris Allen and Zixi VP of Product Tim Baldwin to explore the possibilities of this… Continue reading Webinar: Unlock Advanced Real-Time Streaming Solutions with Zixi & Red5

Security has never been more important than it is today. And while we have the technology to handle advanced solutions, it can be challenging to find the right combination of tools and resources to get the job done. Recently, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department found itself in this position as it sought out a… Continue reading Real-Time Drone Streaming in San Diego