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Ant Media Server v2.17.0 — SSAI, Web SDK v2 & Low-Latency Streaming at Scale

If you’re working with real-time video or live streaming, the new release of Ant Media Server v2.17.0 is worth a look.

👉 https://antmedia.io/ant-media-server-v2-17-0/

🔥 What’s new?

💰 Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI)
Monetize your streams without disrupting playback — ads are stitched directly into the stream.

⚙️ Web SDK v2
Cleaner API, better reconnection handling, and modern async/await support.

⚡ Improved Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS)
Scale to larger audiences while keeping latency low (≈2–5s).

🧠 Why it matters

This update focuses on what developers actually need:

  • Better monetization
  • Smoother developer experience
  • More reliable scaling Whether you’re building a live streaming app, webinar platform, or real-time product, these upgrades make things easier.

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