What exactly is WebRTC and how are the peer-to peer, real-time communication video, audio, and data channels it enables used in different industries such as video conferencing, contact centers, telehealth, insurance, in-context communications, dating and social media, gaming, IoT, and more? Let’s find out.
There’s no need to convince anyone that video is the future of the internet. WebRTC technology was pivotal in helping us cope with being stuck at home for most of 2020. With the end of the pandemic in sight, what lessons have we learned with regard to WebRTC development and what are the trends on the horizon for 2021?
There are many different ways to handle the video and audio streams in your WebRTC application. In this post, Arin Sime considers the line of decisions around open source media servers. First, whether to use one at all, as opposed to pure peer-to-peer architecture. Then, whether to choose an SFU or an MCU. The answers, as they usually do, rest in your use case.
Have you ever wished you could attend a wedding virtually? Probably not. But here we are. Our team member, Nestor Bermudez, shares his tips and technical lessons learned from hosting his recent virtual wedding. We’ll also share our thoughts on livestreaming and making remote events more meaningful.
