Enterprise Medianet

The growth of video and rich media in enterprises not only strains networks, it fundamentally changes them. Current IP networks must evolve to medianets to better handle rich media.

Traditional IP networks struggle with interactive and real-time requirements, making delivery and quality of media unpredictable and increasing complexity for the network operators and managers.

A medianet is media-, endpoint- and network-aware, improving quality of experience while automating many configuration and load-balancing functions. A medianet can:

• Format video to best match the characteristics of any end device on the network
• Detect traffic conditions and ensures proper transmission of all the needed streams
• Recognize the types of media on the network and make sure that they are properly created, sent and delivered

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To create a medianet add new technologies and devices to converged IP network architectures.

Review the Basics:

• Technical White Paper: What is a Medianet? (PDF - 293 KB)
• Technical At-A-Glance (PDF - 153 KB)

Take the First Steps:

• Medianet Readiness Assessment White Paper (PDF - 829 KB)
• Medianet Readiness Assessment Data Sheet (PDF - 302 KB)
• Key Requirements for Medianet Solutions

As data, voice, and IP video converge, video is emerging as a force in business transformation. A medianet helps support video (and other forms of rich media) by being media-, endpoint-, and network-aware. Cisco business video applications can improve productivity, increase profitability, and enhance customer experience and communications within your business environment.

See how Cisco business video applications such as Cisco TelePresence, Digital Media Systems, Physical Security, Unified Communications and WebEx connect to the medianet:

Cisco Telepresence

Cisco TelePresence combines advanced visual, audio and interactive technologies to create a unique, "in person" experience over the network.

• Read Cisco Telepresence At-A-Glance
• Read Cisco Telepresence Quality of Service Design Recommendations

Digital Media Systems

Digital Media Systems (DMS) enables organizations to easily connect with customers, employees, partners, or students—anywhere, anytime.

• Read DMS At-A-Glance
• Read DMS Overview

Physical Security

Video surveillance is a key component of the safety and security procedures of many organizations, providing real-time monitoring of the environment, people, and assets and providing recording for investigative purposes.

• Read Video Surveillance At-A-Glance
• Read Video Surveillance Solution Overview

Video Collaboration

Unified Communications, and WebEx desktop video collaboration technology enable enterprises to benefit from increased productivity through more effective meetings. This can translate into improved decision making, faster time-to-market, and reduced expense and downtime associated with business travel.

• Read Video Collaboration At-A-Glance
• Read Video Collaboration Solution Overview