Hi there,

I have a request from a prospective client to host streaming media for them. Anybody have any recommendations for the aplications that can be used to host these apps?

Let me know if your decision is made on a cost, usability, bandwidth, etc reason.

thanks

Glyn

"Lack of planning on your part, does not constitute an emergency on my part."

Audio or video?
We just did a thread on this not too long ago... some good info there.

Personally, I am using Helix for live video streaming. Depending on the project, that can be an expensive way to go.
Glenn

Video.

They want to offer TV news over the Internet

Glyn

Hi Glyn,
then I would suggest using Helix.
http://www.realnetworks.com/products/server/index.html

If you have more questions, post. :) A few of us here use it. I am not an expert at it, but will answer anything I can.
Glenn

Hey .

I have been doing some streaming for polish TV. If you need advice do not hesitate.

If I can offer our solution
<<mod note: You can't. Please read the rules :)>>
Regards

Hi Jarek B,

I am curious, what is your connection to StreamGuys?
Thanks!
Glenn

Also.. not quite sure this is the forum to offer services.

I have sent you question to kiriki .

http://www.streamguys.com/about.html

for now you can see about them. there is no too much specs
I will gladly respond after his answer.

Regards Glen

asf streaming rocks!

Thanks for your input so far guys. I have enough to go back to the customer with and if I have any specific questions regarding this I'll fire them off.

Helix looks like a good product from my reading. It is now down to their investment wishes.

Glyn

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Thanks for your input so far guys. I have enough to go back to the customer with and if I have any specific questions regarding this I'll fire them off.

Helix looks like a good product from my reading. It is now down to their investment wishes.

Glyn

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You must have more space and more bandwidth for your all needs, for this reason, you can search in this forum or google with your specific words for your all needs.

Good luck
:)

I had hostcentric.com mentioned to me. Any personal dealings with these people that you might care to share?

I am also looking on the web for good and bad reports as well, but I'd appreciate comments from here as well.

Glyn

No idea about them personally, but I will offer my opinion. The packages they have do not look too bad IMHO. Not a bad way to get in to streaming. Then if you find the popularity outgrows those plans, you can consider a dedicated server and installing Helix on it.

They have a fairly pricey charge for bandwidth overages (of course, it may not be too expensive, depending on their carriers), so you would want to monitor that closely if you go that route.
Glenn

Thanks very much Glenn.

I appreciate all comments given.

Glyn