Virtual conference and live streaming event solution
Cloud based live streaming for real-time digital events and conferences
Live streaming event platform
See how IBM’s video streaming solution enables SiliconANGLE to host over 100 virtual events from conferences, expanding audiences. Learn how they create live streaming event coverage from a scalable, ease-of-use virtual conference platform that features near real-time analytics.
Virtual conference solution benefits
Scalability
Utilize a multi-CDN (Content Delivery Network) infrastructure for delivery of live streaming events to massive audiences and stream 24 hours a day continually. Seamlessly switch between delivery sources based on viewer performance such as buffering.
Ease-of-use
Leverage a web browser with no software to download, or a mobile app on an iOS or Android device. For those with professional setups, virtually any RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol) based encoder can seamlessly connect.
Real-time metrics
Get virtually real-time analytics and monitoring capabilities that allow event organizers to get an instant snapshot of the attendance as well as troubleshoot connections while the online event is happening.
Virtual conference use cases
Virtual trade shows
Create multi-speaker, virtual trade shows with thought leaders while utilizing polling or Q&A to interact with conference attendees at scale.
Sports or concerts
Host virtual entertainment venues while monetizing through charging subscriptions or pay-per-view access for registrants.
Live corporate events
Stream corporate online conferences and product launches to massive audiences with high quality virtual experiences.
Virtual conferences engage huge audiences
Learn how Salesforce expands the reach of the Dreamforce conference by being able to reliably draw in remote attendees, serving live event coverage to millions of viewers.
Testimonial
“You can have hundreds of thousands of people watching a class together... that’s scalability”
Live event resources
Live delivery system built for scalability
Learn what it takes to reliably stream to huge audiences for virtual conferences through multiple delivery layers that helps you scale to reach the masses.
Video studio recommendations
Whether setting up a dedicated studio for online events or creating something remote for a virtual conference, learn what video equipment is recommended.
Increase online conversions
Using live streaming events or virtual conferences as part of your marketing strategy? Learn how to leverage live stream events as part of your sales funnel and for lead generation.
Featured solutions
IBM Video Streaming
A scalable, cloud-based virtual conference platform for streaming to digital audiences via open URLs or password protected channels. It’s a comprehensive online management solution for live or on-demand content. Supports simultaneous live streams 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 through built-in multi-CDN support.
Live video production services
Video production for live streaming events requires specialized knowledge, equipment and capabilities. With IBM Watson Media’s production services, companies can tap into a team with extensive, on the ground experience in online, live video streaming to tackle their virtual conference even under demanding circumstances.
Watson Captioning Live integration
Supplement virtual conferences and 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 mobile, and can be enabled or disabled at any time.
IBM Enterprise Video Streaming
A security rich, cloud-based virtual conference platform for streaming to restricted audiences who are either logging in and authenticating via email or using IBM’s Authentication API to seamlessly connect to a 3rd party registration or ticketing system. IBM Enterprise Video Streaming helps ensure only registered viewers can see your content and supports complex live session setups and automatic archiving for on-demand views post-event.
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