How to setup a Roku Channel with a Live Video Broadcast
Broadcasting video to a Roku channel allows you to reach a large audience, monetize your content through ads and subscriptions, and benefit from a user-friendly interface. It offers customizable content delivery, detailed viewer analytics, and cross-platform integration, making it a scalable and engaging option for content creators and businesses. By following these steps, you should […]
Switch to MediaCP and Enjoy Three Months Free!
We are excited to announce our migration programme offering those using competing products to move to the Media Control Panel with zero cost for the first 3 months. Who’s Eligible? If you currently use a competing Radio or Video Streaming Panel you are eligible for the competitor migrate programme. For customers coming from CentovaCast, we […]
🔁 “Automatic Transcoding = Maximum Reach”
Your audience is everywhere. Your content should meet them where they are—without compromise. One of the biggest barriers to consistent, high-quality video delivery is device compatibility. Viewers are tuning in from phones, tablets, smart TVs, desktops, and even embedded devices. Every screen has its own resolution, bandwidth conditions, and playback requirements. This is where MediaCP […]
AlmaLinux 8 End of Support
AlmaLinux 8 hit end of full support in May 2024, we have committed to trying to maintain updates for an additional year after full support ends for AlmaLinux releases. We will now be dropping support for Almalinux 8 on June 1st 2025. Almalinux releases boast a 5-year support active support period and 10-year security support. […]
Why Streaming Platforms Fail – And How to Build for Success
The streaming industry is booming, but only a few platforms truly thrive and survive the test of time. If you’re looking to build a streaming platform that stands out and endures, here are three essential steps to guide you: ❤️🩹 1. Partner with winners – reliability is key A good streaming platform needs a strong […]
Facebook is killing Live Videos
Facebook has dropped a bombshell – they’re pulling the plug on Live Videos and about to purge millions of videos from their platform 😱 This sudden move leaves creators and businesses scrambling to figure out the fate of their beloved content. Effective February 19th 2025, Facebook Live videos will only be retained only for 30 days on your Facebook Page or […]
Migrate from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS End of Life
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is approaching end-of-life in April 2025, after this date new installations on Ubuntu 20.04 will be blocked but will continue allowing upgrades. As of the 2.13.12 and 2.14.3 releases, official support for 24.04 is now available on all release branches. This is great timing for customers who need to move from Ubuntu […]
Why Icecast KH is our Recommended Server
In the world of audio streaming, choosing the right server is crucial for ensuring reliability, security, and flexibility. Icecast KH is our recommended server for audio streaming due to it being open source, supporting more features, and potential security risks. Security Recent events have highlighted the importance of security in streaming servers. The leak of […]
Optimizing Video for Roku Channels
Optimizing Your Content for Roku: A Comprehensive Guide As streaming continues to dominate the entertainment landscape, ensuring your content is optimized for platforms like Roku is crucial. Roku’s vast user base and diverse device ecosystem offer a significant opportunity for content creators to reach a wide audience. Here’s how you can optimize your content for […]
What is a CDN and Why is it Beneficial to Live Video Broadcasting?
In today’s digital age, delivering high-quality video content to a global audience is crucial. This is where a Content Delivery Network (CDN) comes into play. But what exactly is a CDN, and why is it so beneficial for live video broadcasting? What is a CDN? A CDN is a network of geographically distributed servers that […]
