Five years ago this week… Haivision aimed to disrupt video delivery by combining its SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) technology with peer-to-peer specialist Teltoo and AI-driven optimization from Epic Labs. Rather than replacing CDNs, Haivision positioned P2P as a hybrid tool to fill coverage gaps and reduce costs, especially for live streams in hard-to-reach areas. Teltoo’s WebRTC-based software, backed by cable giant Liberty Global, added low-latency delivery and advanced analytics, despite some quality trade-offs. By 2025, Haivision’s integrated P2P, AI, and multi-CDN approach remains a niche but valuable alternative as streaming demands grow. Peacock plumps upfronts: Peacock posted its biggest upfront ad commitments ever, fueled by major events like the Milan Cortina Olympics, Super Bowl LX, and the 2026 FIFA…