More and more organizations are looking for ways to streamline costs and reduce expenses. But how does a company do this when they still want the very best technology for their firm?
To gain an insight, Digital Journal spoke with Vitec to understand how utilizing IPTV, an option could be to economise an organisation.
What is IPTV: Internet Protocol Television
IPTV stands for Internet protocol television and traditionally represents the process of streaming live television shows over the internet, as opposed to antennas, satellite dishes, and fibre-optic cables.
When it comes to businesses and organisations, IPTV distribution means firms can access content over LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network). Theis improve various areas of the business, from employee engagement to customer satisfaction.
With IPTV distribution, an organisation can distribute digital channels, such as video and interactive portals, throughout the establishment.
In terms of saving costs, IPTV distribution enables a firm to use the technology they have in place, such as video monitors and computers, without needing to install a separate satellite or aerial signal distribution system.
In addition to this, IPTV’s scalability means that system extensions without incurring additional costs and fees.
Benefits of IPTV distribution
The objective of IPTV is improve processes both internally and externally, from an employee-facing aspect and a customer-facing one.. When distributing IPTV across a business, each channel can be streamed at once regardless of how many people are viewing the content, therefore saving on bandwidth.
How can different industries utilise IPTV distribution?
Some businesses will be able to utilise IPTV distribution by streaming local and international television channels in shared spaces, such as a restaurant, waiting room, or reception area. This will entertain guests and either keep their patience intact or keep them coming back. Corporate organisations will be able to live stream events across the business network, ensuring all employees get the opportunity to attend important seminars and talks.
