MediaCast

MediaCast is a digital content management and video/audio streaming system designed to assist organizations in managing and delivering media content throughout its life cycle. According to the vendor, MediaCast offers a range of features suitable for professionals in various industries. These features include:

Open Content Library: Users can access a wide range of digital resources, such as videos, ebooks, documents, images, lesson plans, and audio files. The content is sourced from the best public domain and creative commons content available on the web. Detailed metadata is provided for each resource, facilitating easy search and retrieval.

Digital Content Management & IP Video: MediaCast's platform serves as the core of the digital content management and video/audio streaming system. It provides an intuitive interface for managing media from creation to multi-user network/internet delivery. The platform seamlessly integrates with add-on modules, offering a comprehensive solution for IP visual communication and media streaming. Version 12 introduces responsive web design and supports cross-platform delivery.

Media Portal for Your Website: Organizations can share events with their community through an embedded portal on their website. Administrators can set up channels and populate the portal with material from the digital library. The portal supports both on-demand and live video content, allowing organizations to showcase students' achievements. Customization options are available to match the organization's website.

Expansion Modules for the Digital Content Platform: MediaCast offers seamlessly integrated modules that expand the core system's capabilities. These modules include LDAP/Active Directory integration, digital IPTV, kiosk central, CMS/LMS integration, transcoding, and sports broadcasting. According to the vendor, these modules can be added at any time, allowing the system to grow with the organization.

SportsCAST: The SportsCAST module enables wireless broadcasting of live events to anyone with internet access. According to the vendor, it provides high-quality video compression and supports both wireless and wired connections. The module includes hardware such as a shoulder mount kit, mobile power kit, Mini-Encoder HD, and an accessory kit.

Streaming Video On Demand: MediaCast offers tools for creating, managing, and delivering live and on-demand multimedia content. The platform supports analog to digital encoding and provides copyright compliance tools. It is accessible from various devices with internet connectivity.

iPad/Android App: MediaCast provides an iPad/Android app that serves as a mobile device content manager. Users can access and manage MediaCast resources, view resource information, mark favorites, and view media from their tablets. The app also allows for offline viewing of previously downloaded content.

Digital IPTV: MediaCast offers a digital TV solution for organizations concerned about the analog to digital switch and controlling costs associated with distributing digital TV. Users can watch live TV programs and record them as media resources for on-demand viewing. The platform includes a program guide with up to 14 days of program titles and descriptions.

Enterprise Solutions: MediaCast's Enterprise Management tools help large organizations or those with large digital media usage increase availability. The software supports automatic content replication, replication queuing, creation of multiple media server farms, and media server load-balancing. According to the vendor, these features ensure seamless copying of content and efficient delivery.

CMS/LMS Integration: MediaCast integrates with Learning/Course Management Systems (LMS/CMS) such as Blackboard and Moodle. This integration allows for the management, tracking, reporting, storage, and on-demand delivery of digital media assets within the LMS. The vendor states that the integration enhances traditional coursework with rich multimedia content.