White Papers

Insights Regarding Undergraduate Preference for Lecture Capture

Online lectures are moving to the top of the list, according to a new study released by the University of Wisconsin E-Business Institute and Sonic Foundry, Inc. Set against the backdrop of a national trend for webcasting college lectures, the study was designed to understand student attitudes regarding the addition of lecture capture to existing courses.

The Event Webcasting Toolkit: A Pain-Free Guide to Taking Your Conference Online

A detailed booklet that outlines everything you need to know to be dangerous when it comes to putting your conference, meeting or event online. - Brief overviews of the pros and cons of major event webcasting options to help you decide what's right for your event, audience and organization - Questions to ask your webcasting vendor about their people, process and technology templates for presenter release forms and briefs to help them record their most polished presentation - Checklists to ensure you'll avoid any last minute surprises
 

The Total Economic Impact(TM) of Mediasite

Sonic Foundry commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises can realize by implementing the Mediaiste webcasting platform.
 

Frost & Sullivan Award Report for Sonic Foundry

Frost & Sullivan summarizes the research that led to selecting Sonic Foundry for their 2007 Global Market Leadership Award for the Lecture Capture and Broadcast Solutions Market.
 

Simplifying the Recording and Streaming of Rich Media Presentations

Three recent studies indicate that recording and publishing Rich Media presentations are valuable to organizations but there are obstacles that need to be removed. This new white paper outlines how rich media is being used to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and increase access to important training and information. It discusses many of the factors that should be considered when planning to use rich media and provides recommendations on how to evaluate solutions.
 

Rich Media at Work: How the Integration of Multimedia and the Web Transforms the Way Businesses Communicate and Compete

Conducted by research firm Interactive Media Strategies, the Rich Media at Work Survey profiles 689 companies deploying ten or more online rich media events annually. The experience of these companies in employing rich media in day-to-day business activities provides insight for other organizations considering their own rich media deployment, including guidelines for evaluating return on investment and vendor selection criteria.
 

Emerging Trends in State Webcasting: A Cost Savings Model for Government Agencies

Public sector use of webcasting (the streaming of audio, video and visual aids over the internet for live or on-demand viewing) is growing. The Michigan Public Health Institute recognized the need by state agencies to use webcasting to translate, communicate and coordinate information and services in an array of program areas.
 

Ten Tips for Selecting an Enterprise Webcasting Platform from Ten Leaders in Online Education

Sonic Foundry pulled insights from over three dozen corporate and education case studies to list their top ten criteria for choosing an enterprise webcasting platform.