MediaCAST on-demand learning platform


Seamlessly Integrated Modules (SIMs) provide a cost-effective way to add capabilities to or expand the system.  Configure your system to meet the requirements of your education, training and communications initiatives, knowing that SIMs can be added to extend your system at any time.  Call us for information—800 474-5128.


Platform       


Content Repository  
Digital storage and retrieval

On-Demand Digital Library 
Import library/course data, XML content

Media Creation Tools  
Snag-A-Segment
External URL Builder
Link Builder

Copyright Management  
Ensure compliance with Fair Use and The TEACH Act

Metadata Management  
Enables relational data driven search

Standards Correlation  
Integrate learning assessment and local, regional and national standard

Collaboration  
Create & reuse learning objects

Digital Rights Management 
Publish content; ecommerce integration

MediaCAST Platform

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SIMs


Media Appliances

Digital media servers store and deliver streaming video, audio and multimedia content.  They are preconfigured, reliable and scalable—add more as you grow.   

Enterprise Management
Load-balancing, content replication and media content farms provide limitless scalability for today’s demands and the future.  Whether you have T1 lines between sites, wireless or GB fiber, these tools provide the necessary back-end capabilities of a robust platform.

LDAP / Active Directory
Single sign-on & authentication to LDAP, Microsoft Active Directory & Novell e-Directory.  

UltraCAST
Application streaming via thin-client technology.  Microsoft Terminal Services and Citrix compatible.  Web-enable your software for anytime, anywhere access. Even skip computer refresh cycles for substantial budget savings. 

Plug&Play Digital Content
Digital video, audio and learning resources from leading educational publishers.  Already digital, already licensed and ready to use. 

Kiosk Central
Digital bulletin board and signage.  Share information with all your constituents in realtime.  Use all-call to broadcast morning announcements or emergency mode for special event notices.   Available from any PC or Kiosk Display Station on LCD/plasma screens.

MediaCAST Viewer
TV and media on-demand in locations without  keyboard or mouse—hallways, entries, offices and auditoriums.  

MediaCAST Construct
Create and deliver media-centric online courses, collaboration tools, asynchronous  and synchronous learning.  

MediaCAST ePortfolio
Web-enabled portfolio for documentation of student work, enabler of authentic assessment and career promotion with video resumes.

Desktop Share

Broadcast your screen one to many or let a student present to the instructor or whole class. Web-enabled, cost-effective alternative.

IPContact Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing software solution for multipoint IP interactive conferencing on any PC.  Record, store and retrieve on-demand.

MediaBroadcaster
Stream live TV channels over your network.  Record, store & make TV available on-demand using Web Control and Scheduling tools.  Rack-mounted video encoding solution for your data center and head-end room. 

MediaCreator  and OnLocation Carts
Live Video Broadcasts over your IP Network.  Convert traditional VHS, DVD, audio cassette and print resources into optimized digital streaming formats.  

SportsCAST

Wireless ruggedized backpack system for live IP video broadcasting.

MediaCAST Express
A hosted, application service provider deployment of the on-demand learning platform.  Gain access to the full feature set with hosted accounts.  Or, use hosted bandwidth for your distance learning program.