Streaming Solutions for Higher Ed

Colleges and Universities worldwide are undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in their histories. Challenged by rising costs, online courses and changing student expectations, many institutions are redefining what constitutes a class and a classroom. For over a decade VBrick has been enabling this transformation, providing lecture capture, content management and secure distribution solutions. Our products enable faculty to meet student expectations for rich, multimedia-centric, curriculum. The same solutions offer students the option to watch live online or watch on-demand as their schedule allows..

Oklahoma State University
Lecture Capture and Distribution

Leveraging VBrick's VEMS solution, OSU has improved the student experience by capturing lectures and making the video available live or on-demand to over 36,000 students across three campuses. The VBrick solution is tightly integrated into the University’s IT infrastructure; single sign-on makes access to lectures easy and assures that students only have access to their own class materials.

VBrick delivers an end-to-end solution; capture content in a classroom, distribute it out to student’s iPads and then create a sophisticated online course for worldwide distribution. From distance learning to innovative clinical assessment monitoring to lecture capture solutions -VBrick has real-world solutions deployed. Secure, centralized media library management with distributed content storage that scales to support tens of thousands of students and staff.

How Educational Institutions are Using VBrick Solutions to Engage Their Students:

Lecture Capture– VBrick Encoders and Rich Media Family provide the sophistication required to create compelling classroom video. Manage multiple cameras, combine presentation materials and insert multimedia to create a compelling lecture; stream live and record for future rebroadcast. Learn More >>>

Creating Digital Libraries – Many colleges and universities are storing terabytes of video on random servers in different departments; each with its own organizational structure and user permissions. VBrick create a single library that can be shared across different schools and departments. There is no limit on the quantity of users served or content stored. Leverage VEMS Mystro’s sophisticated search capabilities and its Active Directory integration to assure that content is completely secure. Even access the same content right from SharePoint . Learn More >>>
Delivering Television Programming Across Campus – Schools worldwide are using video streaming to deliver educational TV programs to their classrooms using their existing data network, avoiding costly cable distribution systems and saving money on utilities – all while giving their students a more immersive learning experience. Learn More >>>

Enabling Distance Learning –Classes can be broadcast securely across campus or over the Internet. Create online course to provide continuing education or online degree programs. Students can accommodate work or family schedules by viewing course materials on-demand. Students review sections at their own pace, increasing content understanding and retention. Learn More >>>

Broadcasting Sports and Special Events – Alumni and parents can stay connected to school activities –supporting their team or club, watch a family member excel. It’s as easy as accessing the school’s website to watch sports, performances, graduations and more. Learn More >>>