How to Make Streaming Video over IP a Vital Part of Your Communications Strategy

A rapidly growing number of companies are economically broadcasting high definition-quality streaming video over their corporate LANs and WANs and the Internet. Streaming video combines the universal accessibility of voice over IP (VOIP) technology, the real-time immediacy and visual impact of video conferencing, and the global reach of user-generated content characterized by YouTube.

One of the companies harnessing the power of video today is CARQUEST Auto Parts. Their challenge was to share weekly corporate updates with the more than 18,000 "teammates" who operate their distribution centers and auto parts stores in over 3,400 locations across North America. As you may imagine, it quickly turned into a game of "telephone" gone bad. By implementing the latest video streaming technology, company executives can now reach every teammate firsthand, enabling them to deliver clear and timely corporate communications.

Government agencies are also taking advantage of streaming video to engage not only with each other but with the public as well. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted video conferencing as an alternative to in-person meetings in order to create a virtual environment that's more conducive for public participation.

They can now hold events in front of an audience of constituents and pull in presenters from around the country to share their insights via video streaming. The event can also be streamed in real time on the Internet ensuring that citizens across the country can watch the proceedings.

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