Level 3 Windows Media Streaming supports both On Demand and Live services. Each of these uses the Level 3 Content Delivery Network (CDN) but requires a slightly different approach:
Playback of Pre-recorded content in either standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) for example, movies. Content is securely sent to the Level 3 CDN ingest point(s), is made available to the Streaming platform and is delivered to end users. In the case of On Demand Streaming, customers may elect to store their pre-recorded media files at multiple locations on the Level 3 CDN (see Net Storage services).
Playback of live content in real-time in either standard definition (SD) or high definition Streaming (HD) for example, sports events and radio shows. Level 3 pulls content from customer encoder and content is streamed simultaneously to the streaming nodes of the CDN and onwards to end users.
As with Cache and Download services, DNS and Patented Footprint® content routing technology intelligently establishes the location of your end customer, and selects the optimal streaming node to serve that customer based on the network conditions existing between the Level 3 network and the customer.
Media Streaming gives your rich media distribution operation a reliable and consistent high quality distribution network, along with powerful content management and reporting tools allowing you to maintain complete control over your content.
Level 3 Media Streaming supports all of the leading streaming media formats for both live and on-demand viewing including:
- Microsoft® Windows Media®
- Flash® Player
- RealNetworks® RealPlayerTM
- Apple® QuickTime®
- Microsoft® Silverlight
- Move Networks technology
The following value-add services are available:
Origin Storage (Net Storage)
Store your content on the Level 3 CDN across multiple locations with Level 3’s Storage services. Ensure an availability of over 99.999% and optimise delivery of that content globally.
High Definition (HD)
Embrace high definition content delivery with a network that designed to meet the exacting demand of large file sizes and high stream rates.
Token Authentication
Secure your content with token authentication.
Geo-Targetting
Target or apply specific rules to your content customers by their geographic location.
Session Limiting
Control stream rates by particular type of content customer.
Online Management
For streaming services, Level 3 includes a comprehensive suite of online tools, including historical reporting and the ability to analyze data from multiple perspectives via a data cube.
Encoding, Publication and Monetisation
Applications engineered to help content owners broadcast their content online effectively and secure additional revenues from broader audience bases.
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