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September
2006
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23:07 PM
America/Los_Angeles

Cisco develops video blogging systems for businesses

Cisco Systems introduced several appliances in its Digital Media Systems, an emerging markets technology business group, that will make it easier for companies to produce and distribute video presentations.

The technology was developed internally rather than by acquisition--Cisco's traditional form of business development. The digital media system has been in use by the news@Cisco group, which publishes press releases and features.

It is the first in a series of planned product announcements. Cisco believes that the enterprise video market could become a $1bn business opportunity.

From Cisco:

"While the digital media explosion has taken off in the consumer world, businesses are just beginning to realize the potential of video. The Cisco Digital Media System, combined with the power of the IP network as the platform, allows organizations to move to a business environment where compelling interactions and experiences are created and shared," said Marthin De Beer, vice president of Cisco's Emerging Markets Technology Group.

A basic setup which includes  a portable digital video encoder, the digital media manager, and video portal costs about $133,000.

The components:

  • Cisco Digital Media Encoders: The Cisco Digital Media Encoder 2000 is a studio-level appliance with multiple channel support. The Cisco Digital Media Encoder 1000 is a portable encoder that can be used wirelessly for single-channel encoding. Both encoders support live and on-demand encoding in many formats.
  • Cisco Digital Media Manager: The Cisco Digital Media Manager manages and publishes digital media and provides tools for users to add and archive media; assign metadata and keywords; preview content and manage workflow; and schedule instant and future deployments. Cisco Digital Media Manager integrates with Cisco Application Networking Services technologies, including Cisco's Application and Content Networking System and wide-area content engines, for business-class digital media deployment across the network.
  • Cisco Video Portal: The portal allows users to browse, search and view digital media content. It features a customizable program guide and search functions; personalized playlists and featured lineups; advanced player controls, full-screen playback; and a usage reporting system. It is also fully integrated with the Cisco Digital Media Manager and supports Windows Media, RealPlayer and Flash file formats initially, with QuickTime and MPEG4 following later this year.

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