ITS Streaming Video Services

Did you know that you can stream any video conference on the NCIH over the Internet???

ITS' Video Network Services is pleased to offer video streaming capabilities for agencies interested in on-demand and live webcast applications. Streaming media can be used to broadcast live video conferences or videotaped footage. The content can also be archived for later viewing.

Examples of archived, on-demand streaming video hosted by ITS :

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19th Annual Emerging Issues Forum, NC State Chancellor Marye Anne Fox
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State Treasurer Richard Moore Message
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Definition of Streaming Media :
Streaming Media refers to synchronized video, audio and media files broadcast over an IP network. It allows asynchronous viewing of events, delivers content to any location with an internet connection and can broadcast to hundreds of locations simultaneously. Live web casting is a broadcast application whereas on-demand is for asynchronous events.

What are the benefits of Streaming Video ???

Live Streaming Video (Webcasting)

This service enables clients to broadcast live events over the Internet. ITS can stream an audio and/or videoconference. Hundreds of users are able to simultaneously watch the live event over the web by using Real or Windows Media Players on their computer. Live web casts can also be combined with other services such as the NCIH videoconferencing service and/or an audio conference. By combining these capabilities it is possible to simulcast the session to anyone with Internet access.

Streaming Media Hosting

This service allows clients to store video and/or audio files and stream them over the Internet on an on-demand basis. The hosting service allows clients to store encoded media content on an ITS managed streaming server which provides high availability and is specifically tuned to host streaming content. Clients will be able to monitor user statistics and an FTP account will be set up for the client to manage their content. Hundreds of simultaneous users are able to view a hosted file over the Internet by using Real or Windows Media Players on their computer. On-demand content is viewable 24 hours a day and can be paused, stopped, and fast-forwarded during playback.

Encoding Service

Encoding is the process of changing video taped content from its original format to a digital file. To use this service the user provides ITS with their videotape or other media content to be encoded. ITS then converts the videotape into a digital file. The client can then host the encoded content on their server or subscribe to the ITS Streaming Media Hosting service.

Streaming Media Service Level Agreement

NOTE: For some ITS Streaming Video Services, REAL Player will need to be downloaded, installed and tested on each end user's PC prior to any live or on-demand event.

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To download Real Player, try visiting http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=rnresources , or go to http://www.real.com/.

Anyone able to view the ITS Real Player Test Link should have no problems viewing any ITS hosted streaming event.

Some sites may experience connectivity issues within firewalls. For firewall troubleshooting assistance please visit : http://service.real.com/firewall

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To download Windows Media Player visit  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/default.aspx .

Anyone able to view the ITS Windows Media Test Link should have no problems viewing any ITS hosted Windows Media events


For Further Information or to Request Any Service
Contact the ITS Service Desk:
Phone: 919-754-6000 or 1-800-722-3946
Email: its.incidents@ncmail.net

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