Release Note: 24.11 - November 30th, 2024

Release Notes Overview

November 2024 brings powerful new features, performance enhancements, and key fixes to improve your content delivery experience. Highlights include nDVR/DVR Content Clearing APIs, expanded Edge Locations, and deeper stream-level analytics in the V5 Dashboard. We’ve also refined embed code functionality and addressed critical bugs for a smoother, more reliable workflow. Let’s dive in!

*Release Highlights:*

Network Upgrade:

Expanding Our Global Reach: We’ve expanded our edge infrastructure with a new location in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for improved performance and reduced latency in the region.

New Features

Playback URLs/Embed Codes for VoD Pull Zones: Leverage 5centsCDN VideoPlayer Analytics to gain detailed insights into viewer engagement, and playback performance for VoD Pull Zones. This enables better monitoring and optimization of your content delivery. 👉 Learn more about how to leveraging 5centsCDN Player Embed Code

nDVR/DVR Content Clearing API: Introducing APIs for DVR and nDVR content cleanup:

• nDVR Clearing API: Reset or clear nDVR content for specific streams—perfect for consecutive live events.
• DVR Clearing API: Reset or clear DVR content to ensure efficient stream management.

Improvements

Playback URLs/Embed Codes Enhancements: Streams & VOD Push Zone We have improved and enhanced the embed code functionality for both Streams and Push Zones, ensuring smoother integration and reliable playback performance.

V5 Dashboard (Beta 0.2.3) Updates

New Features

DVR/nDVR Overwrite Mode in V5 Dashboard: The Overwrite Mode for DVR/nDVR is now available, With the overwrite mode, you can now enable, disable, or modify retention periods with ease, saving time and effort when dealing with multiple streams. 👉 Learn more about managing DVR and nDVR Settings.

Bandwidth Auto-Recharge: Now in V5 Dashboard, Bandwidth Auto-Recharge ensures uninterrupted service by automatically topping up bandwidth at 75%, 85%, or 95% consumption thresholds. 👉 Learn more about managing Bandwidth Auto-Recharge.

Bug Fixes

‘Add Domain’ Button Fix: The ‘Add Domain’ button in the Custom CNAME field under Zones creation now works as expected:

• Visible when no verified domain is added.
• Hidden when a verified domain is already present.

Reset Password Functionality: Fixed the reset password issue, ensuring seamless password recovery.

User Impact
✅ No disruptions—just improved features, fixes, and a smoother experience.

Stay Connected
We’re always working to enhance your experience with 5centsCDN. If you have any questions, reach out to our Support Team—we’re here to help!

Stay tuned for more updates next month!