IBM Watson Media

Paid

Enterprise-grade video streaming and hosting architecture powered by cognitive AI and high-concurrency SD-CDN.

Capabilities: Automated Live Captioning Secure Internal Broadcasting Cognitive Video Search Multi-CDN Video Delivery Interactive Virtual Events

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Overview

IBM Watson Media, formerly Ustream, represents the pinnacle of enterprise-scale video delivery, integrating IBM's proprietary Watson AI to solve the challenges of accessibility, searchability, and global delivery. By 2026, the platform has matured its Software Defined Content Delivery Network (SD-CDN) to handle massive concurrent viewership for global town halls and product launches without taxing corporate networks. The technical core leverages AI-driven automated speech-to-text for real-time closed captioning and metadata generation, allowing for 'Cognitive Search'—the ability to search for specific spoken words or visual cues within a video library. It is designed for high-security environments, offering deep integration with Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) and advanced governance tools. Positioning itself as a leader in the 'Intelligent Video' market, it provides deep analytics that go beyond simple view counts, tracking sentiment and engagement patterns. The platform is optimized for hybrid work environments, ensuring low-latency delivery to remote teams while maintaining broadcast-quality standards for external marketing events.

Advanced Technology

Watson Cognitive Search

Uses AI to index video content by transcribing audio and identifying visual elements, enabling users to search for keywords inside the video timeline.