Explore meeting equality in your return-to-office plan in this episode of The Collaboration Space with Poly’s Brian Phillips.
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A recent white paper from research firm Metrigy, Enterprise Content Delivery Networks: For Video, and Beyond, found that enterprise content delivery network (ECDN) adoption has more than doubled since 2020 amongst the 900 organizations they surveyed. ECDNs are being used more than ever to deliver live video and are an essential tool for driving modern work. In this post we will highlight the key findings from the white paper, the reasons leading to the rise in ECDN adoption and factors enterprises need to consider when selecting an ECDN.
Spurred by the pandemic, live video use has grown dramatically across organizations in all verticals. Nearly half of companies (45%) surveyed by Metrigy continued to increase video use through the end of Q3 of 2021, with no signs of slowing down. While at times challenging, the adoption of modern tools like live video has fueled a revolution in how and where we work. The office walls have been torn down and the modern workplace is now more digital than physical.
With the rise of hybrid and remote work, dispersed teams require a digital-first approach to effectively communicate and collaborate with one another. The simplest way to efficiently accomplish this is through live video. Metrigy’s study reinforces this reality, with 85% of respondents saying that video is either critical or important to their business’ operations.
From company-wide town halls to less formal announcements and daily meetings, video is the way information is shared. Ensuring messages are received is imperative for every business. With over 80% of Metrigy’s study participants using cloud-based meetings, webinars, and virtual event platforms, a network that is not optimized for delivering video is a liability.
The increase in demand for live video has caused the architecture of enterprise networks to be reimagined. In the past, poor network performance was often solved by “throwing bandwidth at the problem”– an inefficient, costly, and temporary solution. Video and other cloud-based applications require a more forward-thinking approach to solve performance issues economically and efficiently. By solving these issues on both fronts, it’s no surprise that ECDN adoption has consistently grown.
Metrigy found that successful businesses invest in expanded network services to support video with success being defined as those experiencing a higher return from their video investments.
As with “throwing bandwidth at the problem”, blindly tossing money at network problems is not the answer. By investing in network technologies that work smarter, like ECDNs, companies not only improve network performance but also find significant cost savings. Metrigy’s research showed that participants using an ECDN to optimize video delivery saved an average of 22% annually on WAN costs.
While the cost savings and high ROI make ECDNs an attractive choice, their ability to meet the needs of enterprise networks plays a strong role in their growing popularity. Metrigy outlined eight requirements network services must meet to support the modern workplace:
Unlike traditional solutions, ECDNs can meet all these requirements–another reason adoption is growing Therefore, it’s no surprise that the majority of companies (60%) surveyed by Metrigy are using or plan to use an ECDN. Out of the companies with ECDNs in place, nearly half (44%) are planning to increase their use.
While there are many ECDNs on the market, not all are created equal. Metrigy recommends looking for these features when selecting an ECDN:
Kollective’s ECDN, Edge Accelerator meets all these features and more. It is the only ECDN platform that offers complete coverage, ensuring high quality live video in simple and complex environments. From Zero Trust to traversing the Great Firewall of China, as your business’ needs grow, Kollective’s ECDN delivers. Kollective’s easy-to-use integration portal allows businesses to use their favorite streaming platform and our powerful analytics and intelligence platform supplies real-time, actionable event insights.
Kollective seamlessly integrates with front-end video applications like Microsoft Teams and Stream, Notified, NTT Studio, Qumu, Vimeo and more, to reliably deliver flawless live and on-demand video without affecting other business critical applications.
Kollective IQ/Edge IQ is the most advanced ECDN intelligence platform. Intuitive and customizable dashboards give insights into employee engagement, congestion levels across locations, and real-time event and network performance allowing quicker decision-making to address issues.
The unique ability of ECDNs to optimize video delivery in a cost-effective, scalable, and easy to implement manner paired with the increasing use of video across the enterprise will continue to drive their adoption and make them an essential part of the modern business’s technology stack.
Choosing the right ECDN to meet the unique needs of your network is vital to ensuring a quality employee experience across locations, devices, and connections. Kollective’s Edge Accelerator offers the flexibility to cover even the most complex enterprise networks. Begin a free 30-day trial of Kollective ECDN Browser-Based peering to start scaling live video today.
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If you engage a contingent workforce and would rather avoid fines, jail time, and damage to your reputation, this post is for you. This month, the Biden Administration rolled out a proposal that would make it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. From the beginning, the administration has had its sights set on misclassification and this proposal makes it clear that it remains a top priority. While worker classification is important at all times, this kind of news makes it that much more important for companies to pay attention because violators can expect to be subject to strict penalties.
Big companies like Uber make headlines for their missteps and pay equally big fines. Still, it can be a costly mistake to think it’s only the big companies that face consequences. By rescinding the Trump Administration’s “Worker Classification Rule,” the Biden administration made it easier for workers to argue for minimum wage and overtime protections/compensation. In addition to having to pay back 100% of the matching FICA taxes they would have paid had they classified the worker correctly up front, employers can end up subject to additional penalties such as the following:
Suffice to say, misclassifying workers does not save money in the long run. Perhaps scarier than the possibility of monetary damages, misclassification has landed some business leaders under house arrest.
In addition, class-action lawsuits, failed audits, and negative headlines can damage a company’s reputation to the point where both workers and consumers are hesitant to engage with the company. It’s just not worth it!
Someone on your team needs to to protect your business, stay compliant, and reduce the risk for fines and unpleasant attention from the IRS. If you don’t have the in-house team to do it yourself, it’s worth considering working with a partner.
In our world, accurate worker classification and top notch risk management are always the priority. We are the first to be aware when change is in the air. We track rules in every state as well as on a federal level and offer services to help clients stay compliant. Contact us if you have any questions about your own status.
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Are you struggling with how to find a film crew for your next project? Finding a film crew can be challenging but hiring Maslow Media Group to build your crew makes it easy! There are many benefits to hiring a production crew, and with Maslow Media Group’s expertise, your vision will come to fruition.
A production crew is a group of people who work on a film, television show, commercial, or other production. The staff is responsible for various tasks, including set design, lighting, sound, and camera operation.
The size of a production crew depends on the scope of the project.
Film crew members typically have specific roles and responsibilities. The director is in charge of the overall vision for the project, while the producer manages the logistics and finances. The art department is responsible for the production look, and the grip department handles all equipment.
There are a lot of benefits to hiring a production company. First, they can save you time and money by handling all the production logistics. If the client doesn’t have a physical location or local resources for production, it saves them the money they would have to spend on shipping equipment or travel time for their staff. They can also provide expert advice on everything from set design to lighting to camera operation.
Most importantly, production companies can help turn your dream into a reality. They have the experience and expertise to make any project come to life. Whether it’s a commercial, a music video, a feature film, or a live stream, a good production company will help make it happen.
Without a production crew, a film or television show would not be able to get off the ground. They are an essential part of the filmmaking process, and their work is vital to the success of any project. They will make sure that everything runs smoothly so that you can focus on making your film or television show the best it can be. Hiring a production crew is an investment that will pay off in the end, and you will be glad you made it.
When you’re ready to find a film crew, contact Maslow Media Group, and we will curate the most experienced crew that will meet all your needs!
Maslow Media Group has been setting the standard for video production crewing and staffing for over thirty years as production technology is ever-changing. Maslow Media Group’s in-house product managers use an internal database of over 10,000 pre-qualified video industry professionals to bring your dream to life from pre-production to post-production.
When the client comes to Maslow Media Group with a vision, we execute the project with the highest quality and potential. We take the overwhelming worry off the client’s hands and research the most experienced field crews. Whether your project needs a script to screen, an insert studio in London, or a 4k camera crew in Shanghai, Maslow Media Group has the worldwide resources to build your crew for today or the future.
Before the production can begin, Maslow Media Group collaborates with the client by reviewing their requirements, providing estimates for those requests, and discussing with our directors, producers, animators, and editors. Once that’s squared away, and everything is agreed upon, we can go into production! In this phase, we use expert equipment to capture your footage, edit it, stream it, or transmit it live per your request. In post-production, we gather all the final elements to create your deliverable.
Hiring a production crew could be the answer to making your vision a reality. That’s why you need to hire Maslow Media Group for your next project! We will use our expertise and experience to take the stress off your plate and save you time. Call us today at 202-965-1100 or
visit our website and complete our contact form to get started with us!
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Ransomware attacks have caused supply chain disruptions, compromised medical care, and even canceled flights. The issue simply isn’t going away. Most of us have added two-step verification to everything from our NestCams to our grocery chain apps and taken increased steps in our own personal security. This is a good start, but businesses that have access to workers’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII) have extra responsibility. A mistake that compromises your own personal data is certainly an inconvenience, but if you fail when you’re handling other people’s data, it can be a crisis.
If you handle other people’s info, you simply must have solid measures in place so those trusting you with their data know they are in good hands. Ideally, they will never have to think about it. If they do, it likely means you’ve already messed up and you might even be in the headlines.
Can you think of many business functions in the world that access more priceless personal information and sensitive company information than hiring? The best systems, software, and teams mean little if they are vulnerable to security attacks. You’ll never make headlines for all your measures preventing an attack, but you’ll certainly make headlines the moment your efforts fail.
When you’re working on a big project and hiring enough workers to get the job done, the last thing you want to be burdened with is integrating all the systems to make sure you get it done securely. Building the infrastructure to hire and deploy a contingent workforce takes time and serious expertise!
The most secure organizations partner with and employ several internal and third-party resources to protect PPI as fiercely as possible.
At a minimum, we recommend you:
• Encrypt everything at multiple levels
• Treat all sensitive information as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and in accordance with HIPAA recommendations
• Keep sensitive data from going offshore
• Have third parties perform monthly security checks and an annual penetration test
Among other things, Todd talks about how security and privacy needs to baked into company processes, culture, and procedures. While security has always been important, the issue has accelerated greatly in the last five years. Staying in front of the changes requires the company to have the issue front and center and ongoing processes to test their own systems. Third-party systems should be in place to continually adjust and have continual formal improvement baked into everything you do.
One of the biggest benefits of working with an Employer of Record (EOR) like PayReel is that we’ve already built the infrastructure to follow all of the above recommendations. We protect clients’ resources, contracts, and data at all times with multi-leveled security systems.
Hey, you can let your PR company keep you in the news for good reasons. At PayReel, we specialize in keeping you out of the headlines you don’t want to be saddled with. Bottom line: You better check yourself before you wreck yourself and also have partners in place to help you.
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Adding digital signage to your office? Here are six video wall design considerations to think about as you choose your digital display.
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