World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

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I personally disagree with the statements from some posters that because Globetel declared themselves "a premier communications/interaction company" that doesn't mean they are prepared for or setup to do webcasting. I have a software company, should write software in all programming languages? Should I write software for all industries? No.

At any rate, maybe it would be more helpful to present GTE IR with some options and save them some leg work. Maybe someone else could organize it and set it up for Management. Then send Globetel a quote. Then all they need to do is create a PO and then pay the invoice.

At least this way we will all know what it takes to do it, and if someone really investigates you will know exactly how much it would cost rather than "our" collective speculation that it shouldn't be that expensive.

BTW - i would defintely watch, I just don't feel it is 'their' responsibility, nor something for 'me' to 'demand'.

Some companies that do it all for you...
http://www.you-niversity.com/
http://www.webex.com/
http://www.digitalwebcast.com/

A good list of things to consider...
http://www.its.uiowa.edu/tns/videoservices/streamwc.htm
http://www.arl.org/training/webcast/faqs.html
Really good article of things to consider...
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/l0810/41l10/41l10.asp

Definitions of Webcast on the Web...

1. The delivery of live or delayed sound or video broadcasts using web technologies. The sound or video is captured by conventional video or audio systems. It is then digitised and streamed on a web server.
www.liv.ac.uk/webteam/glossary/

2. The term that is used to describe an audio or video broadcast that is conducted over the World Wide Web. Webcast usually refers to a live streaming production.
www.channelstorm.com/Manual/Data/GL00/GL00.htm

3. The term "Webcasting" is used to describe the ability to use the Web to deliver live or delayed versions of sound or video broadcasts. NetTalk Live! is an example of the former. They use an Internet site to deliver a RealAudio sound version of a live radio and television program at 11 pm (CST) each Sunday night. (They call this a triplecast.)
www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/media/digital_dictionary.htm

4. A transmission of sound and images via the World Wide Web.
dhfs.wisconsin.gov/webcast/glossary.htm

5. A broadcast of a piece of work via the Internet, either as a streaming media presentation or a downloadable file. Webcasting requires the site owner to obtain a pair (at least) of licences from the copyright holder and relevent PRS, no matter where the work is sourced from or delivered to.
bandfoundry.draftlight.net/resources/dictionary.php

6. (Internet Broadcasting) Is the process of capturing, encoding, hosting and delivering multimedia events, such as training, infomercials, concerts, meetings, or conferences, usually from a remote location, for Internet broadcast on a one-time or limited basis. Live events usually require establishing an Internet connection and/or links for streaming over the Internet. Events can also be archived for viewing on demand.
www.ucla.cyberstuff.net/glossary_digital_media.htm

7. A webcast is similar in intent to a broadcast television program but designed for internet transmission. Webcast clients allow a user to connect to a server, which is distributing (webcasting) the webcast, and displays the televisual content to the user.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcast