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Learn more about streaming in general and Vindral in particular in these in-depth articles and guides.

Live streaming to power next-gen sports betting


Live-streamed sports are set for steady growth following the last couple of years’ legislative shift in the US sports betting market, unlocking the massive potential to boost interactive live experiences. To sports viewers, video quality alone has long been a non-negotiable and sacred condition. Now, things have changed, and it’s all due to the emergence […]

The next-gen AV1 codec


Video is taking over. Until 2029, the compound annual growth rate of video streaming is close to 20%, as reported by Fortune Business Insight. Yet, the live experience of 2022 is not nearly as good as it should be, and it’s partially due to the inadequacy of established high-quality video codecs supported by the majority […]

Building an authentic casino atmosphere in live casinos


Saturation in the online casino market In recent years, the online gambling industry has seen a steadily increasing annual growth rate, and the market is estimated to continuously accelerate. However, with more brands entering the space, it’s becoming increasingly important to differentiate your offering. As the market for online casinos saturates, adding a live casino […]

WebRTC – Ultimate speed at the cost of quality


The fastest browser-based live-streaming protocol WebRTC, short for Web Real-Time Communication, is a streaming protocol supporting instant communication between browsers and devices. While there are even quicker methods of delivery created for cloud gaming and similar scenarios, WebRTC was built for teleconferencing over the public internet. The method was initially developed by Google and later […]

The HLS protocol


HLS – stability at the core Initially, the HTTP live streaming protocol, HLS, was developed and launched by Apple in 2009. The core of the HLS protocol is all aboutstability. HLS allows for high video qualities, including 4K, which HLS effectively sustains on a high percentage of viewer connections. Moreover, HLS supports adaptive bitrate, meaning […]

Implications of 5G in live streaming – improving the conditions for live video


The introduction of 5G greatly improved mobile bandwidth and latency, bringing the potential of new business opportunities within live events, remote healthcare, live shopping, and IoT solutions, among others.  The fifth generation mobile network brings speed and stability  The launch of 4G made live streaming on cellular networks possible. 5G further increases the bandwidth of […]

Implications of GDPR in live streaming


GDPR definition GDPR, short for general data protection regulation, is legislation centered on strengthening individual integrity by regulating how personal data is accessedand used online.   GDPR went into effect in May 2018 and regulates how companies, authorities, and organizations handle people’s data. By this, GDPR strengthens the individualcitizen and allows for greater control over how […]

Full remote in-water inspection of ships


Vuvi is a Norwegian remote inspection company conducting in-water inspections of ships and offshore platforms using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Vindral powers the streaming technology for the ROV:s, capturing the inspection in high video quality and distributing it to the team at minimum latency. The challenge: sustaining high quality and ultra-low latency  Remote in-water […]

Transforming the experience of digital events


With expertise in technical solutions and the ability to meet constantly evolving needs, Adapt is an industry leader in audiovisual experiences. Founded in Sweden and with over 25 years of experience, Adapt delivers its services across the globe.   Adapt’s solutions cover multiple purposes, including conferences, streamed events, live broadcasts, product launches, and webinars, among others. […]

Vindral versus WebRTC


Tests based on statistics from AT&T and Verizon demonstrate a clear deterioration in image quality between Vindral and WebRTC. Already at 2 Mbit/s, the difference is profound in terms of video quality, bits/s, and image resolution. Hence, streaming 4K at a higher bitrate (8-12Mbit/s) is close to impossible using WebRTC. WebRTC: fast delivery, unreliable quality […]

Improving streams for ATG


ATG has been active since 1974, and since then, ATG has been strengthening trotting and thoroughbred racing. Profits are reinvested in racing tracks around Sweden, training and breeding, prize money, and overall efforts for the Swedish horse industry. The challenge: maintaining ultra-low latency, synchronization, and stability without reducing quality ATG’s racecourses have close to two […]