WPP GroupThe WPP Group consists of world class companies providing advertising, marketing, communication services and activities worldwide. Employing more than 100,000 people working in more than 2000 offices in 106 countries WPP is now the second largest communications services group in terms of revenue in the world. Specifically Bizstream have provided hardware software and services to GroupM, Mediacom and Mindshare in the London and Manchester offices.
RequirementWPP have a requirement to provide TV channels and video content to employees around the business. They require to watch advertisements as they go out on all networks as well as playing out and recording internal presentations taking them to a wider audience within the businesses. Therefore, vastly improving the communication of moving media across the business.
Bizstream provided an integrated IPTV solution that means that 1,600 employees can view live TV (40 channels including sky content) and recorded or live media – on there desktop or laptop from any point on there LAN. Users simply log on and choose a channel they wish to view. They can also pick from a range of prerecorded media all from a simple web portal. Picture quality is perfect on all channels and the feedback from users is excellent.
The Bizstream solution has now become a key part of the media environment within WPP and is highly utilised within the group on a day to day basis.
Key challenges- Provide on-demand TV streams and access to live TV
- Deliver a user interface aligned to WPP brand
- Give access across a wide area network to employees and customers
- Implementation Highlights
- Over 40 channels of IPTV available
- Access to channels from 1,600 PCs and or TVs
- Video-on-demand service for stored content
- Support for play-out and scheduling of internal TV systems
Key benefits- Integration with existing network infrastructure
- Remote support giving reduced operation costs
- Enhanced user experience
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