Item: IBM Video Streaming
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Implementation Rating

Couldn't have been easier to use. We have multiple pieces of hardware that UStream supports natively, it is as close to plug and play as I have ever seen in a software/hardware solution. It was up and running with in 60 seconds of our account being active. Easy as it gets.

Usability

Couldn't be more simple to use, and to understand the option on various menus with in the dashboards. I was able to train several people on how to manage content and approved viewers so that the burden is not all on me. They were able to use the system without my help after just one short demonstration. Having a dedicated account rep is also a huge help with training although I personal have never had to use mine.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have been using IBM Cloud Video to broadcast company meetings to all our locations across the globe. It has always worked flawlessly regardless of the location of the viewers, or the platform the view it on. The available metrics and tracking are super useful too. I can't recommend this product highly enough, to be honest.

Pros and Cons

SSO integration
Audio and Video Quality
Cross Platform compatibility

Sometimes the delay becomes an issue, but this is not unique to Ustream.
Service is somewhat expensive.
Is it Ustream or is it IBM Cloud Video? This can be a little confusing for some people.

IBM Cloud Video Business Outcomes

We have been able to ensure that each employee is able to view company-wide meetings and broadcasts with certainty. We have also been able to point out to people who are remote that tend to complain about not being able to see the broadcast that we know exactly how much of the broadcast they actually watched, which has been hilarious because the never view the whole thing.

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM Cloud Video really fit the bill for us on a secure channel where we could hold meetings with confidence that no unauthorized viewers were able to see the broadcast. The ability to upload videos and have data on who watched the video and the percentage of the video they watched is also awesome.

Love this product

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream)