Live streaming apps and live broadcast tools
Utilize video broadcasting apps and devices that enable you to live stream video from your computer, smartphone or a certified broadcasting device.
Third party devices and encoders
IBM's video streaming services work with virtually any RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) based encoder. From webcams, to camcorders, to professional multi-camera switchers, to enterprise-level rackmount encoders, to bonded cellular devices, to software. This includes, but is not limited to, the Elemental Live, NewTek TriCaster, Teredek VidiU, Matrox Monarch, Telestream Wirecast, StudioCoast vMix and others.
Benefits
Flexibility
Content creators have a variety of tools at their fingertips to live stream video to IBM's streaming platform. From using a webcam and a browser, to downloading mobile apps, to professional third party equipment for streaming video.
Video quality
Support for high definition or 4K video quality. Content broadcast from mobile phones and other devices is also live transcoded for adaptive bitrate streaming, giving viewers an optimal user experience based on their connection speed.
Scale
Online video broadcasts are sent to a multi-CDN (Content Delivery Network) infrastructure for delivery. Tested to successfully deliver events to millions of concurrent viewers. Unlock the potential for massive audiences from live streams done with your smartphone, tablet or other device.
Live streaming app solutions
IBM Video Streaming
A scalable online video streaming platform for live or on-demand content to reach digital audiences via open URLs or password protected channels. This streaming service can be used for simultaneous live broadcasts to multiple channels that can run 24 hours a day or longer. IBM Video Streaming powers both ease-of-use and complex live session setups while being able to scale high video quality streams to massive audiences.
Watson Captioning Live Integration
Supplement live events with highly accurate real-time closed captioning powered by IBM Watson AI. Train the artificial intelligence on terms and phrases to boost accuracy, having the AI learn as it captions. Closed captions are accessible inside the video player, on desktops and smartphones.
IBM Enterprise Video Streaming
A security rich, cloud-based video streaming platform for reaching restricted audiences through required authentication via email or Single Sign-On (or using IBM’s Authentication API to seamlessly connect to a 3rd party registration system). Ideal for corporate communication or event registration use cases that require limited audiences while featuring automatic archiving for on-demand views after a live broadcast.
Online video monetization
Learn how IBM and Cleeng help customers find new revenue streams through helping content owners monetize their online video assets, from esports to house of worship live events.
Live broadcast tool use cases
Virtual conferences
Deliver multi-track virtual events by leveraging live streaming apps to bring in influencers and field experts to speak and host sessions.
Video monetization
Host paid content, from premium esports to exclusive interviews, that users purchase via pay per view or through a subscription.
Executive communication
From using professional equipment to a mobile app, executives can quickly address entire companies while working remote.
Resources
Live delivery system built for scalability
Discover what it takes to reliably broadcast live video to massive audiences through multiple delivery layers and automatic source switching.
How to live stream from your smartphone
Planning to live stream? Here are some tips to avoid subpar video quality and a guide on how to live stream video from your smartphone or tablet.
Advantages of adaptive bitrate streaming
Learn the impact of buffering on viewer retention and how adaptive bitrate streaming works in regards to video quality for a better user experience.
Next steps
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