inoRain Glossary

A

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABR)

Discover how Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABR) adjusts video quality in real time to ensure smooth playback across devices and varying networks.

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AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand)

Explore how AVOD works, its monetization model, and why it's popular for free streaming platforms. Read the full definition on inorain.com glossary.

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C

CTV (Connected TV)

Learn what CTV(Connected TV) is and how it works. Discover its role in modern streaming and advertising on smart TVs and devices.

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CSAI (Client-Side Ad Insertion)

Learn how CSAI delivers ads through the video player, enabling targeting, tracking, and monetization.

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Cloud TV

Discover what Cloud TV is and how it delivers television content over the internet from remote servers. Learn its advantages for viewers and broadcasters.

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D

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Learn how DRM protects digital video content with encryption and licensing, preventing piracy while securing streaming revenue.

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E

Encoding

Learn how video encoding compresses and converts raw files into digital formats for efficient storage, streaming, and playback on any device.

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F

FAST Channel

Learn what a FAST channel is, how it works, and why free ad-supported streaming TV is growing.

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H

HVOD (Hybrid Video on Demand)

Discover how HVOD combines ads and subscriptions for flexible streaming. Learn how it merges AVOD and SVOD on inorain.com glossary.

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L

Linear TV

Learn what Linear TV is, how it works, and how it differs from streaming. Explore its role in modern broadcasting in this inorain.com glossary entry.

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Live Streaming

Learn what live streaming is, how it delivers content in real time, and why it’s essential for sports, events, gaming, and OTT platforms.

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M

Multistreaming

Discover how multistreaming lets you broadcast content to several platforms simultaneously, boosting reach and engagement. Learn more on inorain.com.

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O

OTT (Over-The-Top)

Learn how OTT (Over-the-Top) technology delivers video content over the internet, bypassing traditional TV providers.

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P

PVOD

Learn how PVOD offers early access to new releases at a premium price. See how it compares to TVOD and SVOD on inorain.com glossary.

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S

SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion)

Discover how SSAI works to seamlessly insert ads into video streams, boosting monetization and viewer experience.

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SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand)

Learn how SVOD platforms like Netflix work, their benefits, and how they compare to AVOD and TVOD models. Full definition on inorain.com glossary.

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T

TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand)

Understand how TVOD lets users pay per view or rental. Learn how it differs from SVOD and AVOD in the inorain.com glossary.

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Transcoding

Discover how transcoding converts video files into multiple formats and bitrates, ensuring smooth playback across all devices and networks.

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V

VOD (Video on Demand)

Explore how Video on Demand (VOD) works, its key benefits, and why it powers modern streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.

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