Hive Video Optimization improve the viewing experience, using predictive CDN pre-fetching technology with patented software-only, zero-configuration algorithms. Data are distributed via P2P, balancing bandwidth load across all connected employee computers, and maximizing reach and quality of live and on-demand video for the entire organization.
Guarantees stable, high-quality video through network offload, extended buffer & CDN pre-fetching technology
Self-learning algorithms rely on existing network capacity without requiring additional capital investment
Scalable, with efficiency increasing in proportion to viewer growth
Unobtrusive, transparent to the end-user
Real-time, interactive reporting
Pure software-based solution deployed via standard deployment methods, no hardware needed
Integrated with leading enterprise video streaming platforms
How it Works
When users begin viewing video, Hive technology automatically detects the optimal path to video content
Viewers on the same network share, between each other, the video stream rather than downloading individual streams, significantly reducing Internet ingress traffic
Stream content is shared on the internal network among viewers via a dynamic, self-learning P2P mesh network
Viewers can benefit from Hive Streaming via modern web browsers (no additional software installation needed)
Installable Hive Agent may be deployed to support more advanced use cases, including support for legacy web browsers, site-specific requirements and Silent Testing
Hive-supported endpoints (browser and Agent) connect to hosted cloud-based web services for authentication, connection setup & reporting
Browser-based video distribution with HIVE WebRTC
Hive WebRTC is Hive Streaming‘s advanced browser-based video distribution technology.
No installation required, get started quickly
Support for live and VOD
Can be enhanced with the Hive agent (see section below)
Customize service behavior including throughput management for bandwidth-limited sites
Hive Agent
The Hive Agent, an optional installed software, enables more advanced use cases, including Fast peer discovery, Persistent logs, Hive Silent Testing, custom network configurations and support for non-WebRTC compliant browsers.
Deployable by an IT department via standard software deployment tools
Runs unobtrusively in the background, consuming minimum resources
Enhance the Hive WebRTC solution by adding a method to have a faster peer discovery process and log persistence
With Silent Testing, simulate live video events without requiring user involvement, detecting problems before they occur
Support for non-WebRTC compliant browsers and networks (Note: in this use case the installation is NOT optional)
