Watson Media Live Streaming and Video Hosting Solutions
IBM Watson Media offers solutions for virtual events, corporate communications and live streaming that are focused on privacy, reliability and scale.
Virtual events and video streaming platform
Virtual events are a requirement in the future of hybrid workplaces and protecting a company’s confidentiality is paramount in the digital world. Live stream, simulated live and auto-archive for video on-demand to boost overall reach and engagement. Use IBM Watson Media solutions to stream virtual events, executive town halls, video marketing product launches, and OTT streaming. Built for privacy, reliability and scale, to optimize video quality, and powered by IBM Watson AI for video search and automated closed captioning, our video solutions are used by thousands of companies worldwide.
Benefits
Automate with AI
Leverage AI to take video a step further while reducing manual effort. Automate live stream captioning, unlock video analytics, power video search and more.
Reliable worldwide delivery
Reach virtually unlimited live streaming audience sizes across the globe and keep attendees connected. By using a multi-CDN (Content Delivery Network) infrastructure, you can.
Protect confidentiality
Protect your company brand from event eavesdroppers, while supporting viewers across devices, like iOS and Android. Multiple layers of protection and encryption help instill confidence in digital experiences.
Live streaming, AI and video hosting solutions
IBM Video Streaming
A scalable SaaS (software as a service) streaming service for live broadcast or on-demand video content that is easy to get started with. Reach audiences via embeds, open URLs or password protected channels. Supports simultaneous live streams to multiple channels that can run 24 hours a day or longer. Able to scale through built-in multi-CDN delivery. Offers clickable video overlays, and live, simulated live and on-demand video streaming. Watch video platform demo.
IBM Enterprise Video Streaming
A SaaS (software as a service) enterprise video platform that includes all of the features of IBM Video Streaming, plus a lot more. Includes live streaming, video hosting and virtual event capabilities alongside video security features. Virtually real-time analytics, individual viewer tracking and live monitoring capabilities are available once a stream starts. Live event streams can be supplemented with AI generated, real-time closed captions. Includes attendee registration forms, customizable registration page, email confirmation and add-to-calendar links. Offers API access for further customization of functionality and appearance, from video player APIs to SDKs to create a mobile app experience. See full feature matrix.
Live streaming video reaches huge audiences
See how Salesforce transformed the Dreamforce conference into a hybrid live event, reaching millions of viewers with high quality video streaming content.
Live streaming service use cases
Live streaming
Create large scale live streams, host video entertainment venues with pay-per-view access for subscribers or conduct video marketing activities like product launches or webinars.
Corporate communication
Leverage security rich live video streaming for internal communication. Conduct executive townhalls, training and corporate events while building a video archive for playback.
Host virtual events
Create powerful virtual and hybrid events focused on attendee engagement, customization and high reliability for global scale while supporting live and on-demand experiences.
Resources
Webinars
Watch webinars that help content creators, live streamers, corporate communicators and broadcasters more effectively utilize video. Highlights technology ranging from video platforms to live streaming software to event production. Includes analyst sessions, video trends and monetization best practices.
Video streaming blog
Read constantly updated articles with tutorials, best live streaming practices, guides for optimizing exposure on social media platforms, and industry trends for those who live stream videos. Includes product updates and customization options for IBM Watson Media's video solutions.
White papers
Review a library of white papers across a range of video topics including virtual events, optimal settings for encoders, live stream encoding technology, and best practices for corporate communications and video marketing.
Next steps
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