Livetjenester

Livetjenester are services delivered in real time over digital networks, characterized by low latency and a continuous stream of data or interactions. The term covers a range of applications where events unfold as they are observed or created, rather than being delivered as static content.

Common examples include live video and audio streaming of events, real-time chat and customer support, online gaming, and collaborative tools that enable simultaneous editing or communication. Real-time data feeds in finance, weather, transport, and industrial monitoring also fall under livetjenester.

Technically, livetjenester rely on low-latency data transport, buffering strategies, and reliable delivery. Streaming protocols such as HLS or DASH, live protocols like RTMP and WebRTC, and transport mechanisms such as WebSocket or HTTP/2 are often used. Content delivery networks and edge computing help reduce latency and improve scalability.

Architectures are typically distributed and event-driven, with components such as streaming servers, message brokers, real-time databases, and microservices. Operational considerations include monitoring, incident response, SLAs and privacy compliance, access control, and copyright management for live content.

Industries employing livetjenester include media and entertainment, telecommunications, education and conferences, enterprise collaboration, and the growing Internet of Things. Challenges involve balancing latency and quality of experience, ensuring reliability during peak demand, managing costs, and navigating regulatory and rights issues.