Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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MPEG-DASH

MPEG-DASH is an adaptive streaming protocol for delivering video over the internet.

What is MPEG-DASH?

MPEG-DASH is an adaptive streaming protocol for delivering video over the internet.

Why MPEG-DASH matters in OTT platforms

It directly impacts viewer experience‚ startup time, buffering, quality, and reliability. Also it influences engagement, retention, and perceived platform quality.

How MPEG-DASH works in practice

MPEG-DASH is a standardized adaptive bitrate streaming protocol that delivers video content over HTTP. MPEG-DASH in OTT. OTT platforms use MPEG-DASH to ensure high-quality playback across multiple devices and networks.

Where you encounter MPEG-DASH

You will encounter it in playback dashboards and player metrics, during live event operations, and when troubleshooting buffering, latency, or quality issues across devices.