Ustream - Reliability with normal price
November 08, 2017
Ustream - Reliability with normal price
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Streaming Manager (Ustream Pro Broadcast)
Overall Satisfaction with IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream)
As a modern radio broadcaster with visions of the inevitable future, we had a need to have a video streaming tool to stream our videos to listeners on the internet. We have bought cameras, production devices like ATEM Switchers, converters etc., and started using Ustream with Adobe Flash Encoder and/or OBS Player. It works very well, and for now - it can be widely used across the whole organization (not only in production and media departments).
We also stream video with this configuration as an outside broadcast from any localization which has an internet connection (ethernet or mobile).
I think I can say that we are forerunners here in Poland in using this type of service...other companies call me to get a review.
We also stream video with this configuration as an outside broadcast from any localization which has an internet connection (ethernet or mobile).
I think I can say that we are forerunners here in Poland in using this type of service...other companies call me to get a review.
Pros
- Reliability - it is very high. We didn't observe any problems with this field.
- Parametrization capabilities - we can configure basically anything that we need.
- Price - actually the price is lower than Wowza or Nadaje.com here in Poland.
- Storage space - it is a very good functionality because when our video hardware crashes with a recording, we have an online copy from the provided storage space in our Ustream account.
Cons
- Storage space could have a quota limit exceed notification send via e-mail or SMS even.
We had increased employee productivity and trained them using new tools. We had increased the range to reach our listeners giving them new type of media (which is a normal use in modern broadcast company like radio).
IBM Video Streaming Feature Ratings
Using IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream)
20 - Internet media department
IT department
Broadcast department
IT department
Broadcast department
5 - IT administration, web coding, using video applications and producers.
- Live broadcast every day with recording and video montage later to share for users.
- Live transmission from any location which has an Internet connectivity (other city, region).
- Live broadcast from philharmonic concert with using PTZ cameras to control them, and video realization.
- All of the use cases are being use. There aren't any additional ways for now...
- Positive impact - we have a wider range of users to reach. Our staff is trained well using video streaming and montage.
- Negactive impact - none.
Evaluating IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream) and Competitors
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Prior Experience with the Product
- Vendor Reputation
Reliability and price - main factors.
IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream) Implementation
- Vendor implemented
Change management was minimal
- Setting up the player on the webpage correctly.
- Setting up the correct streaming parameters - which is quite normal.
IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream) Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
Yes - Yes.
Using IBM Cloud Video (including Ustream)
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Streaming itself (setting up the URL and configuration)
- Video recorded list
- Statistics
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