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In this Issue:
- ViewCast
will be at IBC 2005!
Capture new revenue streams with ViewCast.
- PowerStream Pro!
The Niagara� PowerStream™ Pro is a video capture and
streaming media encoder that gives the end-user a simpler and more
flexible option for managing and distributing their video content.
- IVN Updates
Geared
For Education
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Create
new revenue streams with ViewCast.
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IBC 2005
“The World of Content- Creation- Management- Delivery”
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ViewCast will be in Amsterdam
in September, displaying our latest digital media software products and
technologies.
Drop by ViewCast’s booth to learn
more about our broadcast tools, including:
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Remote encoder management
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Teletex
enabled streaming
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Watermarking of streamed content
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Digital rights management
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Video archiving
Niagara �, PowerStream
Pro ™& IVN™ product demonstrations are scheduled
throughout the exhibition.
Here are the dates:
- September 8-12 Conference
- September 9-13 Exhibition
Be sure to visit ViewCast at IBC stand # 7.801.
Interested in attending IBC? Register for your FREE ViewCast Preferred Guest pass to attend
the show by clicking on the link: www.viewcast.com/ibc
ViewCast is pleased
to announce that InfoGate will be demonstrating
their OnDema platform which
enable IP video applications, such as interactive TV (IPTV-
Leading the Way to Digital Entertainment), mobile phone streaming and
digital signage.
Infogate Online develops and markets
the OnDema™ IPTV middleare
platform that enables telecommunications and broadband operators to offer
their subscribers high quality on demand content services such as video
on demand, TV channels, pay-per-view and more. The OnDema™ platform is designed to deliver digital
entertainment to both IPTV and PC subscribers with carrier-grade quality.
www.infogateonline.com
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Stream with Confidence! Introducing the
Niagara� PowerStream™ Pro
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The IP broadcast solution for today’s
revolutionary broadcaster.
The Niagara PowerStream Pro is the new standard in streaming
video encoders. This turnkey
system is designed to provide a reliable, preconfigured, plug-and-play
solution, and comes pre-loaded with all the essential software
applications. A simple out-of the-
box experience, PowerStream Pro provides
instant access and control of your streaming media content.
Video Confidence Monitor
Displays the video input to
the encoder, allowing users to verify that the encoder is receiving a
video signal, and to monitor its quality.
System Status Monitor
Provides the main front
panel controls for the encoder. From
this panel, users can control system startup, configuration, and
shutdown. You can also monitor
system vital statistics and performance information, and select and
activate your custom encoding session.
Key Benefits
Flexibility:
• Output AVI, Flash, RealVideo,& Windows Media
• Removable rack mounts for
desktop use
Simplicity:
• Console-less operation via
front panel access controls
• Configure, connect,
capture & stream in minutes
Durability:
• Hardened steel rack-mount
chassis
Confidence:
• Encoder status monitoring
via visual indicators on front panel
• Remotely configured,
controlled, and monitored from any TCP-IP access point
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Automation/scheduling for unattended encoding
For more information call
(972) 488-7168.
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IVN UPDATE
Geared for Education
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The educational environment is another area where ViewCast IVN
provides incredible value by simplifying the use of technology to a level
comparable to that in the home. Educational facilities typically
rely heavily on technical staff to deploy and manage technology. Large
investments in infrastructure require increased training, support and
time to successfully provide video or other services. The ability to
improve this process while offering a broader solution is the primary
objective of ViewCast IVN. Within Education, there are often numerous
drivers that affect the introduction of technology platforms. The most
common drivers positioning technology for success or failure are:
- Ease of use/Low complexity
- Price per user/Low cost solution
- Solution flexibility/scalability to address entire campus or
district
- Internet capable solutions
- Automation of technology functions
- Ability to grow student base (attract non-traditional
students)
- Provide additional outlets for lifelong training
applications
Provided that the criteria for business and technology drivers
are met, the search begins and ends with ViewCast Interactive Video
Network (IVN).
Colleges and Universities are ideal environments for the ViewCast
IVN network as many require a flexible solution that can deliver both
live and stored video applications. The ViewCast IVN provides schools
with a single platform capable of managing and controlling all video
assets while enabling the institution to potentially grow its audience
via numerous distance learning applications. The key to ViewCast IVN can
best be understood through the applications it enables:
- Distance Learning
IVN enables classrooms and lecture halls to distribute video in an
interactive format allowing for campus viewers to watch sessions
from a remote facility on campus or even participate from home in a
live or on-demand format
- Digital Media Library
Schools now have the ability to control video content remotely,
digitize analog video content (VCR tapes, Beta cam tapes, etc), and
distribute analog and digital content both within a school
environment as well as out to the Internet via the ViewCast IVN.
- Webcasting
ViewCast IVN enables the capture and distribution of live and
on-demand video content to school or sponsor websites
- Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV)
Where control and distribution of video content through a secure,
localized network is important, ViewCast IVN delivers.
- Technology Asset Management
Organizations that utilize IVN can now leverage their current cable
plant, videoconferencing equipment, DVD players, VCRs, etc. to
manage and distribute video content from any location to another.
- In-room presentation device control
AMX Power Tilt, Modero, or an equivalent
touch panel solution are used to manage and control in room devices
(i.e. VCRs, DVD players, DAT decks, etc.)
- Receive and rebroadcast CATV video
Prescribed video training for the
classroom or boardroom is simply a click away. IVN allows
control/management of DSS controls and communications receivers to
position video content where it is most valuable.
- Enhanced Security
IVN allows 1-way audio/video control with the added capability of
recording this content digitally and posting files to a secure
location for remote viewing or archiving.
- Building Information Displays
ViewCast IVN supports distribution from
industry-leading Digital Video Signage products such as the Aavelin system viewable on TV & PC monitors,
plasma screens and conference room projectors.
- One-time user training
Train users once and be done! IVN's
interface is as simple as using a telephone and provides similar
features like: Dial, Hold, Transfer, Do Not Disturb as well as
providing the end-user a directory noting which users are available
(online)
Beyond the applications noted above, many school districts
operating K-12 institutions may use the ViewCast IVN to create a District
Classroom. This custom application might consist of a room or series of
rooms dedicated at each campus that will share their lesson with all
students in the district via video. This type of application enables the
district to employ their best instructors to do select broadcast teaching
sessions and allow other teachers to observe techniques and methods in a
real-time learning environment.
IVN provides the tools to help you add safety, reduce costs, and
increase productivity!
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ViewCast Corporation. This information is accurate at time of publishing
and is subject to change without notice. Product names mention herein are
used for identification purposes only and may be registered trademarks.
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