Streaming for University Events
August 24, 2019

Streaming for University Events

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
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Verified User

Software Version

Streaming Manager (Ustream Pro Broadcast)

Modules Used

  • Teradek VideU

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Watson Media's Video Streaming

In the event world, we receive a lot of requests for streaming live events across campus. We use IBM Watson Media's Video Streaming to connect with audiences around the world. With our camera setup and a local streaming kit, we're able to bring our event to overflow rooms across campus, and stream online for anyone at home.

Pros

  • Adaptability. We're able to configure our livestreams to the needs of our clients.
  • Detail-oriented. There's a lot of options to look into, compared to the bare-bones packages that many of the competitors offer.

Cons

  • Cost. Many other services offer similar services at no cost.
  • Viewer hours. This is a confusing concept for our clients, and we don't like the idea of a limited number of viewer hours allotted each month.
  • Tiered membership system. This should be simplified.
Perfect for most of our needs. It's great for run and gun video streaming for events, moderated Q+A sessions, and live chats related to streamed material. Auto-record functions make it great for record-keeping purposes.
It's not great for large events with many viewers, and not great for events that may skyrocket in popularity, bringing up high viewer hours.

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