Octoshape and ON24 Partner to Create Smart Technology Solution to Supercharge Enterprise Communications
Solution efficiently distributes high-quality webcasts globally without overloading corporate network resources
Atlanta, Georgia(31 Aug 2011)
Octoshape ApS, an industry leader in cloud-based global streaming technologies, announced today that it has teamed with ON24, the global leader for webcasting and virtual events solutions for corporate communications, to offer a groundbreaking solution for internal video applications deployed within the enterprise.
"In today's complex business environment, the need to efficiently deliver corporate video without overloading corporate Internet connectivity or firewalls is rapidly increasing," said Ed Van Petten, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for ON24. "Our partnership with Octoshape provides our customers, who seek new ways to reach, engage and interact with their employees, the opportunity to do so with high quality video and global distribution. The combined solution eliminates the traditional barriers to large scale webcasting in the enterprise without overwhelming the internal IT infrastructure."
In collaboration with Octoshape, ON24 has established an end-to-end live audio and video solution that allows customers to reach all their employees anywhere and anytime. This solution is being deployed and offered to its clients and prospects globally.
The combination of ON24's and Octoshape's global video distribution technologies enables users in the corporate office or satellite office or who are traveling to receive the highest quality possible for their respective network conditions. This welcomes a revolution in corporate communication value.
The Octoshape suite of multicast-enabled technologies is unique in the industry in its ability to drastically reduce corporate bandwidth needs, while offering an optimized user experience with instant on, HD quality, and no buffering.
In addition to these features, customers can incorporate the following tools into their presentation:
- PowerPoint slides
- Live Q&A sessions
- Audience polling
- Professional networking tools
- Custom 2-D and 3-D virtual environments
"Our partnership with ON24 changes the game in enterprise streaming," said Michael Koehn Milland, CEO for Octoshape. "With the advanced ON24 webcasting applications and Octoshape's uninterrupted and quality viewing experience, customers will see that their attendance, message retention and overall viewer satisfaction increases significantly with the combined services."
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About Octoshape ApS
Streaming media innovator Octoshape provides the enabling technology required for content owners to deliver online video over best-effort public networks to the largest audiences and with the highest-quality viewing experience. The company is writing the next chapter of content delivery. The Octoshape approach is more scalable and affordable than traditional CDN schemes, while providing feature-rich, high-quality viewing to the largest of audiences. For more information visit www.octoshape.com
About ON24, Inc.
The recognized global market share leader, ON24 provides webcasting and virtual environments for corporate communications and demand generation. The ON24 platform is a complete Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud offering; no deployment resources or audience downloads are required. ON24 offers fully integrated, enterprise-wide solutions for applications ranging from partner expos, user conferences and trade shows to training and company town hall meetings. More than 750 organizations, including IBM, Cisco, CA Technologies, Merck, AstraZeneca, Fiserv, Credit Suisse, GE and Oracle, rely on ON24. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices throughout the world. For more information, visit www.ON24.com.