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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    6Connex

    Score10 out of 10
    N/A6Connex, headquartered in San Antonio, is a provider of virtual event solutions. They boast a secure, cloud-based platform that expands audience reach and drives in-depth content engagement for marketing, sales, recruitment, training, and HR communities.N/A

    IBM Video Streaming

    Score9.3 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    IBM Video Streaming solutions are used to stream virtual events, executive town halls, video marketing product launches, and 24-hour streaming channels. According to IBM, the solution is built for privacy, reliability and scale, to optimize video quality, and powered by IBM Watson AI for video search and automated closed captioning. IBM Enterprise Video Streaming can power security-rich video communications ranging from employee town halls, to…

    $137

    per month 100 viewer hours

    Pricing
    6ConnexIBM Video Streaming
    Editions & Modules
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    Silver
    $137
    per month 100 viewer hours
    Gold
    $688
    per month 2,000 viewer hours
    Platinum
    $1380
    per month 5,000 viewer hours
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    6ConnexIBM Video Streaming
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsVideo Streaming edition is available for purchase via credit card online (or via IBM salesperson if needs exceed those outlined in the online plans). Enterprise Video Streaming edition must be purchased from an IBM salesperson.
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    User Ratings
    6ConnexIBM Video Streaming
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
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    9.6
    (127 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    8.9
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    8.9
    (62 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    8.1
    (60 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    7.6
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    7.6
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    6ConnexIBM Video Streaming
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6Connex
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    IBM
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    Pros
    6Connex
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    Cons
    6Connex
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    • Occasionally, we experience a form of static that lasts for about 1 to 2 minutes. It appears in the live stream and in the auto-recorded file, but not in the live worship assembly. It occurs roughly 1 in every 4 hours of webcast time. I wish there was a way to trace the source of that recurring static. The diagnostic tools could be more robust.
    • It would be nice if the chat room allowed a user photo/avatar for each user to personalize that a little more.
    • I have wished for a way that an admin could use a “laser pointer” on the video window to point out something on the feed that other live viewers could see.
    • It would be wonderful to have a mini-tutorial for viewers who are not technically savvy that would inform them of how to get to the site and explain how they can use the software. For example, how they can see and type in the chat room, how to maximize the screen and make it smaller. Some of our viewers are in nursing homes or otherwise limited in capability to learn to use this on their own.
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
    6Connex
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    IBM
    The user interface is pretty straightforward, but simply needs optimization. (Please hire a seasoned UX person to fix it.) However, all of the key features are there and understandable. It's a great platform overall, a bit expensive, and could use some more options for its viewing experience, and a better "smart" embedding window for mobile applications.
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    Reliability and Availability
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    Performance
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    Support Rating
    6Connex
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    IBM
    We funded 'white glove' service as our timelines were tight and our needs were well-defined. Tier 1 and Tier 2 support were able to help us get up and running in shorter order than we would have on our own. Documentation on the eCDN product had gaps, increasing the time to resolve and created concerns about success.
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    Implementation Rating
    6Connex
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    IBM
    Ustream is easy to implement. It takes any stream we have thrown its way and distributed it quickly and with quality. When talking to others that are pursuing live stream implementations, I often remind them that the technology used to distribute your live stream is less important than the quality of the content you are distributing. Taking care to use the right camera equipment, the proper encoder, and quality sound gear will result in a high-quality stream that will allow the strength of the Ustream CDN to shine.
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    Alternatives Considered
    6Connex
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    IBM
    Vimeo offers better tools for on-demand like chapters and marketing tools. But their live options are limited to event durations. YouTube can stream for longer durations but IBM 24/7 stream has been much more reliable and easy to use.
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    Scalability
    6Connex
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    IBM
    IBM global network.
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    Return on Investment
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    • Our ROI is measured by the provision of ministry and satisfaction of our congregation. We are extremely pleased with our USTREAM and feel that it is a valuable asset to our church.
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    Screenshot of the viewer's portal experience (channel page).Screenshot of how the automatically generated closed captions can be edited if necessary.Screenshot of the Analytics Console.Screenshot of the Watson Media CMSScreenshot of the viewer's portal experience (channel page).