316 Networks Media Suite™ is a breakthrough, self-service, content management and streaming video delivery solution that is well-designed, powerful and simple to use. 316 Networks Media Suite allows your ministry to leverage the world’s largest content delivery networks to power rich media communication to the audience of your choice…even a global audience. Media Suite contains over 80 standard player templates that allow you the flexibility to present your content accompanied by synchronized slides and banner advertising for internal promotion or external monetization.
316 Networks Media Suite is built upon the latest technology standards. By implementing H.264 video compression, 316 Networks streams extremely high-resolution video at substantially lower bit rates. As a result, the amount of data streaming through a network is lessened resulting in more versatility for use of video assets, better accessibility for viewers, and reduced cost for data transfer. In addition, Media Suite’s integrated encoding functionality allows you to capture your video in any format. Upon capture, you can conveniently transcode your content from its native file format to Flash for trustworthy, cross-platform delivery.
The key to successful use of any online product is through measurement. Through 316 Networks Media Suite, you have access to flexible real-time reports related to use of bandwidth, transcoding usage, and viewer activity. As a result, you can determine the effectiveness of your content while managing costs for your organization.
Live Streaming
316 Networks Media Suite’s live streaming ability is the distinguishing characteristic of this leading product. Through integrated transcoding your content is optimized for online delivery. Our live servers capture the video and audio feed in real-time and digitize the video signal. Our Flash-based platform which is ideal for flexible cross-platform delivery and is the perfect solution for live event streaming of worship services, conferences, trainings, private broadcasts and pay-per-view events.\
“SimLive” is the ideal solution for a number of different scenarios when the timing of the content availability is essential. Whether used as an alternative to Live or as a complement, Simulated Live allows ministries to deliver their message while effectively building community interaction. For ministries who are sensitive to live streaming and prefer to edit fist, Simulated Live still allows them to plan a specific time for the broadcast and to invite participation from a worldwide audience.
In addition, Simulated Live serves as a great delivery method for events where speakers cannot participate live. Whether the message is to be delivered locally or from afar, a Simulated Live event can be streamed at high-quality bit rates to enhance the display quality. Use Simulated Live for multi-campus environments or an online campus setting, or better yet—both at the same time.
Video On Demand (VOD)
316 Networks Media Suite’s Video On Demand function provides state-of-the-art translation of traditional audio and video media to a variety of digital formats, making your content available anytime, day or night. Through the self-service management tools, you can easily upload, encode, apply meta data, and syndicate your content at the click of a button. Combining live streaming with VOD services means your content is positioned to inspire, equip, and lead at the right time, all of the time.
Video Email
Video Email is a unique 316 Networks Media Suite tool that is terrific for effectively delivering your message to the inboxes of your audience. There are a variety of ways to use Video Email within your ministry: a personal welcome message from the pastor, a reminder to register for an upcoming event, video highlights of a recent activity, a special message to your partners, or even a holiday greeting. Consider Video Email as a solution to stay connected, build relationships, and lead your community.
Syndication
Push your audio or video assets to multiple destinations through one simple interface. Place your content on your site in one or multiple locations, direct your production to multiple sites, and direct your asset to social networking destinations. 316 Networks Media Suite makes it easy.
Podcasting
One of the most fundamental capabilities any ministry needs today is the ability to podcast. By syndicating your content, audio or video, via our propriety podcasting platform, your message can be available through RSS feeds and the most popular podcasting resources including ITunes. Now your message is portable and conveniently goes with your audience.
User-Generated Content
Allow your audience to interact. Through 316 Networks Media Suite’s user-generated content function, your audience members can exchange thoughts and responses to what they’ve seen and heard. Through this feature, you have the opportunity to monitor and review, post and delete these thoughts, and ultimately allow to them to become a value-added part of your over-all content presentation.
Reporting & Analytics
316 Networks Media Suite provides reporting and analytics of your consumption and the behaviors of your audience. There are over 35 metrics reported and displayed in a graphic format that show trends and patterns of the video, a combination of videos, or the entire video library. Use these tools to maximize your effectiveness and measure the return on your investment.