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  • Streaming events is becoming mainstream as more large, high-profile events take place – such as the Royal Wedding, which had over 400 million streaming viewers. For many, the type of streaming service is still a question, however. We’re frequently asked if low-cost or free video streaming services such as Ustream can work for events. Let’s look at the Ustream model. Ustream, and a number of competitive services from YouTube Live, Livestream, Vimeo, Justin tv, etc., have solutions ranging from free (ad supported) streaming to high-def, high-profile, massive broadcasts that require custom work and constant monitoring. Free solutions get you an unlimited number of concurrent and on-demand viewers, and they don’t limit the bandwidth at which you stream. In fact, you...

    Live Video Streaming of Events Continues to Deliver Benefits to Event Producers as Service Gets Better and Pricing Models Offer Something for Everyone

    Posted on May 13, 2013 | No Comments
    Streaming events is becoming mainstream as more large, high-profile events take place – such as the Royal Wedding, which had over 400 million streaming viewers. For many, the type of streaming service is still a question, however. We’re frequently asked if low-cost or free video streaming services such as Ustream can work for events. Let’s look at the Ustream model. Ustream, and a number of competitive services from YouTube Live, Livestream, Vimeo, Justin tv, etc., have solutions ranging from free (ad supported) streaming to high-def, high-profile, massive broadcasts that require custom work and constant monitoring. Free solutions get you an unlimited number of concurrent and on-demand viewers, and they don’t limit the bandwidth at which you stream. In fact, you... Read More
  • With different functional areas now generating lots of content -- often opportunistic in nature and often having a finite shelf-life -- it must be managed. Some say that content creation is exploding. You marry this with video in all its shapes and forms; video as content, video as a way of collaborating, video and its demands on the network, and you start getting the IT organization’s attention.

    What Happened After the Acquisition of Unisfair and Stream57—What’s Next for InterCall

    Posted on May 8, 2013 | No Comments
    With different functional areas now generating lots of content -- often opportunistic in nature and often having a finite shelf-life -- it must be managed. Some say that content creation is exploding. You marry this with video in all its shapes and forms; video as content, video as a way of collaborating, video and its demands on the network, and you start getting the IT organization’s attention. Read More
  • In 2012, Cisco Live Australia captured 35 sessions with video, audio and slides. In 2013, they stepped up the program and captured 160 sessions – 100 percent of the content being delivered at the physical event. Cisco Live Mexico and London also captured 100 percent. “That was always our stretch goal, even many years ago,” says Dan Gerson, Cisco Live 365 Content Manager. “We always wanted to capture all this great content. It was just always cost- prohibitive in the past.” Using Cisco technology, the team built a remote video capture system that allowed just two people to monitor, make adjustments and capture 18 rooms simultaneously. In the past, this same solution would have required at least one person per...

    Remote Solution Allows Cisco to Capture 100 Percent of Live Event at Fraction of Usual Cost

    Posted on April 5, 2013 | 2 Comments
    In 2012, Cisco Live Australia captured 35 sessions with video, audio and slides. In 2013, they stepped up the program and captured 160 sessions – 100 percent of the content being delivered at the physical event. Cisco Live Mexico and London also captured 100 percent. “That was always our stretch goal, even many years ago,” says Dan Gerson, Cisco Live 365 Content Manager. “We always wanted to capture all this great content. It was just always cost- prohibitive in the past.” Using Cisco technology, the team built a remote video capture system that allowed just two people to monitor, make adjustments and capture 18 rooms simultaneously. In the past, this same solution would have required at least one person per... Read More
  • Digital Event Strategist JoAnn Klinedinst from HIMSS talks about the DES education program and her motivations for becoming a certified Digital Event Strategist. JoAnn sat for the exam in Orlando at the PCMA Convening Leaders conference in 2013. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

    JoAnn Klinedinst VP Professional Development for HIMMS Shares Her Thoughts on Completing the Digital Event Strategist Leaning and Certification Program

    Posted on January 14, 2013 | No Comments
    Digital Event Strategist JoAnn Klinedinst from HIMSS talks about the DES education program and her motivations for becoming a certified Digital Event Strategist. JoAnn sat for the exam in Orlando at the PCMA Convening Leaders conference in 2013. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Read More
  • Rick Naylor, CEO of  Accucom Communications of Canada talks about his experience with the  Digital Event Strategist learning program and the certification. The Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) created the education program with subject matter experts from across the digital events field. Scholarship for the full program are available courtesy of Freeman and bxb online. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

    Rick Naylor CEO of Accucom Talks About His Experience with the Digital Event Strategist Program

    Posted on January 14, 2013 | No Comments
    Rick Naylor, CEO of  Accucom Communications of Canada talks about his experience with the  Digital Event Strategist learning program and the certification. The Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) created the education program with subject matter experts from across the digital events field. Scholarship for the full program are available courtesy of Freeman and bxb online. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Read More
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