Video stream analytics
Real-time monitoring of webcasting ecosystem performance
Buffering, bandwidth constraints, and geographical quality disparities are common hurdles during live streaming. Hive's groundbreaking IT & Network Analytics is the only video stream analytics solution existing to date that enables full insight into the performance of your entire webcasting ecosystem in real time.
Actionable troubleshooting insights
In-depth technical performance analysis by site
Webcasting ecosystem anomaly discovery
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Granular stream performance visibility in real time
IT & Network Analytics gives you unprecedented access to a real-time visual dashboard that illuminates event Quality of Service (QoS) metrics such as video bitrates, CDN throughput, buffering instances, and more – all down to individual company site.
Mitigate live video buffering and improve viewer experience
Optimize your network to eliminate congestion, buffering and other common streaming issues, ensuring uninterrupted video events.
Optimize video quality across company sites
Identify regions experiencing issues and optimize accordingly, in real time. Ensure consistent, high-quality video across all sites, enhancing viewer satisfaction and audience retention.
Troubleshoot quickly to prevent disruptions
Pinpoint exactly where things are going wrong in your webcasting ecosystem to help resolve each issue and ensure an unparalleled viewing experience for your global employee audience.
Understand the root cause of streaming issues
Identify what exactly is causing known and emerging issues – including site-specific ones – and apply immediate fixes to remediate them in no time.
Monitor high-profile live events to spot the first signs of trouble
Gain a comprehensive bird's-eye view of all parts of your webcasting ecosystem, complete with their performance indicators. Dive deeper when you need to inspect specific components and explore further using our comprehensive evolving library of diagnostic data.
IT & Network Analytics helps you find answers to critical questions, such as:
Is anything going worse than expected?
Is a particular site generating too much network load?
Which part of the webcasting ecosystem is affected?
What is the root cause of the problem and how can I resolve it?
Is the network at the limit of its capacity?
Your secret weapon for flawless live streaming in any scenario
In each of these scenarios, Hive’s IT & Network Analytics acts as a proactive guardian, allowing IT professionals to foresee potential issues, swiftly react to emerging problems, and implement targeted solutions to ensure seamless and uninterrupted live events. By leveraging Hive, disaster mitigation becomes a strategic, data-driven process, ensuring optimal technical performance and a positive experience for all stakeholders involved.
1. Preventing CDN overload during a major live event
Situation
You're managing a live streaming event expected to attract a large employee audience. CDN congestion during such events could lead to buffering, stream interruptions, and ultimately, poor viewer experience.
How Hive helps
Real-time network monitoring
Use our live visualization to monitor network traffic in real time.
Identify early warning signs
Watch for signs of congestion or bandwidth limitations.
Immediate action
Detect potential overload and proactively redistribute traffic across servers or CDN nodes to prevent network collapse.
2. Mitigating congestion at company sites with limited bandwidth
Situation
Your company is hosting a critical global webinar, and buffering issues could lead to disengagement and dissatisfaction among attendees in different regions.
How Hive helps
Site-specific insights
Utilize the list of all participating sites to identify the one(s) experiencing issues.
Localized content delivery
See where buffering is caused by site network congestion and improve stream configurations accordingly.
Bandwidth redistribution
Allocate more resources to regions facing streaming issues to ensure a smooth experience for all viewers.
3. Ensuring the highest possible quality during critical events
Situation
You're responsible for broadcasting a CEO Town Hall event where any disruptions could result in a backlash from upper management and employee viewers worldwide.
How Hive helps
Proactive historical analysis
Use past event performance data to identify the best-performing stream configurations.
Stream configuration
Proactively configure the stream to prevent service interruptions.
On-the-fly adjustments
Make real-time adjustments based on Hive's immediate insights to ensure continuously stable quality.
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Take immediate action with Control the Event
You can use another innovative VX product – Control the Event – alongside IT & Network Analytics to take immediate action when things go wrong during your live broadcast.
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More powerful features on the way
Webcasting trend analysis for continuous performance improvement
Hive equips you with tools for in-depth multi-event comparison, allowing you to spot trends over time. Evaluate planned outcomes against actual performance to refine strategies and constantly enhance your event capabilities.
Automated technical performance reporting
IT & Network Analytics automates report generation, compiling essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) into concise executive reports. Effortlessly communicate critical insights with stakeholders, saving time and effort.
The best employee video experiences start with Hive
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