Refine Live Broadcasting Using a Single Stream

Deliver superior-quality live broadcasts with Vbrick Multicast, a multicast eCDN that plays in standard browsers. Utilizing your network’s multicast protocol, it sends a single video stream to your entire audience without consuming more bandwidth than needed for one viewer.

What is multicast streaming?

Multicast streaming delivers one live video stream across the network, with network devices replicating it only where needed, so it reaches a very large audience without a separate stream for each viewer. That’s the difference from unicast, the default, which sends an individual copy to every viewer and consumes more bandwidth as more people join. Vbrick Multicast is multicast streaming software that supplies both halves: a sender on your network and an agent on each viewer’s device. Learn more about how multicast works.

The Vbrick Multicast Advantage

Vbrick Multicast has two parts. The Distributed Media Engine (DME) is server software that acts as the multicast sender: it pulls in the live stream and broadcasts it over your multicast-enabled network in place of unicast transport. The Vbrick Multicast (VBM) Agent runs on each viewer’s device, receives the multicast stream and makes it available in the browser.

Built on proprietary software for seamless video delivery

Overlays existing network infrastructure without the need for network upgrades or hardware

Superior video experience with efficient bandwidth usage

Predictable and deterministic video delivery network across various sources, protocols, and methods

Integrated encryption and forward error correction for enhanced security

Centralized eCDN management via a cloud console with a user-friendly interface for provisioning and simulating live events

Vbrick Universal eCDN

Vbrick Universal eCDN is the only solution on the market with three advanced eCDN technologies: peer-to-peer, edge caching, and multicast. Use any combination to deliver your message at scale securely and without interruption.

Security, Management and Integrations for Vbrick Multicast

Top-tier security and compliance

Experience top-tier security and compliance:

  • FedRAMP authorized
  • SOC 2 Type II accredited
  • GDPR-compliant

Our encryption secures your video both in transit and at rest.

Take control of your video ecosystem with deployment options behind your organization’s firewall.

Simple cloud management and analytics

Enjoy a centralized platform for ongoing management, monitoring, and in-depth analytics.

Gain insights with comprehensive real-time and post-event analytics, down to individual end-user device.

Ensure uninterrupted service with high availability and heartbeat monitoring.

Advanced integration capabilities

Embrace deep integrations with Webex Webinars and Microsoft Teams, including town hall support.

Support various streaming sources, protocols, and delivery methods.

Tailor your experience with custom or bespoke integrations using our software development kit (SDK).

When to Use Multicast

Multicast is built for large live broadcasts wherever your network is multicast-enabled, such as a corporate headquarters or a large campus. Viewers outside that network, like remote employees or small branch offices, are better served by Vbrick Peer-to-Peer, and on-demand libraries by Vbrick Edge Caching. Vbrick Universal eCDN lets you run all three together, so every viewer gets the right delivery method for their location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vbrick Multicast require new network hardware?

No. Vbrick Multicast overlays your existing network infrastructure without network upgrades or new hardware.

Yes. The VBM Agent on each device receives the multicast stream, and the video plays in the viewer’s browser.

Yes. It integrates with Microsoft Teams, including town halls, and with Webex Webinars.

Yes. Vbrick Multicast includes integrated encryption and forward error correction, and you can manage every event from a central cloud console.

Talk to an Expert

Choose Vbrick for expert support in architecting and deploying your enterprise video distribution technology. Our seasoned team will create a tailored eCDN solution to meet your organization’s current and future needs.

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