Streaming Explained. Streaming services are usually broken down into the following categories:

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1 Streaming Explained Streaming is the term used when audio or video data is fed in a continuous stream to a PC via the internet rather than being downloaded to the PC's hard drive. This means that the viewer can start playing the video or audio without waiting for the whole file to download. Streaming protects the content for its owner as a copy of the file and is not retained on the viewer's hard drive. The media player software on the viewer's PC decodes the compressed stream as it arrives from the web. Leading players include Flash, Windows Media Player, RealPlayer and QuickTime. Streaming services are usually broken down into the following categories: Live Event Streaming: An event being filmed or recorded in real time, connected to our servers from the venue and distributed immediately to the viewers. Streaming is often used for conferences, business announcements, sporting and musical events, weddings, etc. On Demand Streaming: a pre-recorded file, hosted on our servers. Typically a corporate presentation, movie clip, music sample, demonstration of a machine or process, etc. PPV: Pay Per View (PPV) is a streaming solution that requires users of the stream to pay first. When payment has been received the stream is then "released" to the user. Continuous -24/7-Streaming: A playlist is prepared beforehand made up from archived files and live events and streamed effectively as an internet TV or radio channel Mobile streaming: Broadcast your streaming video or audio to the iphone, Blackberry, Nexus One and any 3G compatible devices with greater ease than ever. Digidata can help you reach a broader audience - anywhere, anytime.

2 Live Video & Audio Streaming Live streaming gives you the opportunity to broadcast an event in real time to your selected audience over the internet. This can range from a simple webcam broadcast to a major music or sporting event. This can be used for business broadcasts of presentations and conferences as well as educational, personal, corporal, and tutorial events such as online training and weddings. Live Event Streaming Live streaming is when a live event is broadcast in real time over the internet. At its simplest, a home PC with a webcam and a modest ADSL connection can produce a webcast via our high-tech servers. At the other end, major music or sporting events can be watched by thousands within their browsers. Typical applications include: Traditional Events Corporal/Business Music Concerts Conferences Islamic preaches Presentations Church Services Annual Reports Sporting Events Product Launches Education Personal Training Events Online Coaching Web Based Learning Weddings Family Occasions

3 The basic process is similar for all: 1. Images and/or sound are captured with appropriate equipment. Anything from a single digital camcorder to multiple cameras and mixing desks. 2. The output from this equipment is fed into a PC using appropriate interface hardware. 3. Encoding software on the PC turns that input into a format suitable for live streaming. Typically this would be Flash Live Media Encoder, Real Producer for Real Video and Audio format or Windows Media Encoder for Windows Media format. QuickTime is possible but not used much. 4. The encoded output is then transmitted via the PC's internet connection to our streaming servers. NB: the higher the speed of this internet connection, the higher the quality of the images broadcasted. 5. This single stream is received by our streaming servers and re-broadcasted, in real time, to multiple viewers via a website link. The cost is determined by 4 factors: 1. The duration of the event 2. The quality required for the broadcast 3. The number of viewers 4. Provider of the production services (cameras, mixing desks, camera operators) Digidata or Personal source.

4 Features: Reports Controls Distribution Security Premium Reports Website Player Cache Expiration Integration Policy Enterprise Reports Concurrent Users Stream archiving (Customizable) Bandwidth Raw Log Files Stream limiter BufferBlaster* Real Time Dashboard FireStream(Firewall buster)** Ad Tracking On-Demand Reports Cache Buster IP Security DRM Connector API Proxy/Relay Server Connector NTFS Password Protection Disable Anonymous Access Relay Security *BufferBlaster is a component to Digidata service which can dramatically reduce startup aka "buffering" time. Using advanced networking technologies, Digidata can actually speed load your clients that are capable of receiving a higher rate of bandwidth than your stream is actually running at. For example, you may have a 1 minute video encoded at 300k that a user on a corporate network wishes to stream. Instead of sending him 300k during the buffering stage, BufferBlaster will take full advantage of the end users available bandwidth. BufferBlaster will speed load the content at blazing speeds that can actually out run a DVD player. ** FireStream technology is a revolutionary step in the streaming industry. Do you have users that have problems accessing your streams due to corporate networks, firewall's etc.? FireStream will leap right over any network firewall. If your end users can access your website, they will be able to access your stream. FireStream lets you get your media where other streamers simply will not go. Firewall issues are toast.

5 Benefits: Load Balanced Matrix Flexible Pricing Options 24/7 Reporting Access Globally Managed DNS Redundant Network Architecture Flexible Billing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4) Best of Breed Bandwidth Client and Server Side Playlist Compatible 100% Uptime Guarantee Premium KB access Live Streaming Support Services: Live phone tech support for help with set up and connection Exclusive client login portal Access to Live Real Time Reporting and Statistics Complete streaming support document package

6 On Demand Streaming Archived On-Demand Broadcasting: Create maintenance free Internet broadcasts by storing your content on our servers. Once you ve uploaded your audio or video files to the On-Demand server matrix, your content is played on request from your company web page. Users have complete control of the stream and are able to fast forward, rewind and re-play the file as required, just like a DVD player! Archived On-Demand Broadcasting is perfect for: 1. Multimedia advertising and direct marketing programs. 2. Interactive websites and rich media providers. 3. E-business applications and corporate seminars. 4. Distance education courses and training modules. Advantages: DigiData can put together On-Demand streaming packages designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you burn 10 or 10,000 hours per month, our pricing structure is designed to keep you fiscally responsible. With unlimited ftp access and flexible storage solutions, a Digidata On-Demand account creates unlimited marketing opportunities.

7 Pay-Per-View What is Pay Per View Streaming? Pay Per View (PPV) is a streaming solution that requires users of the stream to pay first. When payment has been received the stream is then "released" to the user. Payment is generally through a credit card. This Solution provides everything you need to make money streaming through PPV. Simply upload your content, apply a price and start streaming to your paying audience. Why should I consider Digidata PPV platform? We use a combination of Payment Gateways, Transaction Permission protocols and Secure Stream authentication platforms to deliver your media to paying users. Whether you are streaming for 5 or 500,000. Today; through our service provider; we provide interactive streaming IPTV platforms along with Pay-per-View gateways for an extensive list of clients across North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

8 What will I get? Secure FTP file storage location for all On-demand video files Streaming media storage Scalable On-demand storage capacity for future growth On-demand streaming bandwidth Unlimited streaming bandwidth for future growth Username and Password access Secure upload broadband routing Secure storage program with optional 100% backup Transactional Gateway and PPV deliverables include: Complete user interface and website Payment gateway security certificate Payment Gateway Platforms Transactional Permissions Stream Secure Protocols

9 Continuous-24/7-Streaming Why do I require IPTV Broadcast Management? A common challenge for online content producers is how to effectively distribute media through multiple channels. There are significant investments in labor and management to encode in numerous formats for delivery platforms that are segregated by unique bitrates and codec s. What is unique about the IPTV platform? IPTV software is all about managing the vast amount of media and configuring it to play out to multiple devices such as Mobile, Web and Set top Boxes. The IPTV software provides the Middleware Bridge between media creation and delivery. What will I get? IPTV Broadcast Management includes: Package Management to group together the same video clip into multiple codec and bitrates. Program Management to create programs from multiple packages such as an Indent, Content and Advertising all as one Program. The advertising can also be rule based. Rule Based Advertising insert manager. Program scheduling to create TV style Channel play out from VOD programs. Video on Demand creation and serving. Delivery to multiple targets and multiple delivery speeds from Mobile to Set top Box at high bitrates on private multicast networks.

10 Why should I consider the Digidata Broadcast Management platform? 1. Windows Media, Flash / ON2 or QuickTime audio and video players which can integrate with the leading codec s allowing multi-platform play support. 2. A sophisticated On-demand library for content management with a complete database and archive search. Instant retrieval and upload capability for user generated content along with the definition of most popular clips, most viewed content and viewer preferences. 3. A sophisticated On-demand library for content management with a complete database and archive search. Instant retrieval and upload capability for user generated content along with the definition of most popular clips, most viewed content and viewer preferences.

11 Mobile Streaming Service Streaming to Mobile Devices - Now Reality! Broadcast your streaming video or audio to the iphone, Blackberry, Nexus One and any 3G compatible devices with greater ease than ever. Digidata can help you reach a broader audience anywhere, anytime. Smart phones have been gaining market share at a staggering rate - and the demand for streaming video and audio on mobile devices is increasing daily. Take advantage of our service provider mobile streaming R&D, backed by years of streaming experience - and let your audience enjoy mobile streaming today! What do I need to get started? 1. A simple PC. 2. Encoding Software with Mobile Support (We will provide you with links and information). 3. Reliable Internet connection. 4. Digidata streaming account. 5. How does it work? You can stream your content to mobile devices either Live or On-Demand (archived). The streaming format you decide to use depends on the devices you are broadcasting to, whether an iphone, BlackBerry, Nexus One, or different 3G compatible mobile devices.

12 It is important to note that although most modern 3G mobiles are capable of receiving streaming media; some Communications Providers do not support delivery of video/audio over their 3G network. Streaming media can be delivered to any mobile device over a wireless network, although some mobile devices support only specific codec profiles. On Demand Mobile Streaming Simply upload your encoded video or audio to our streaming server (using the supplied FTP). You can then embed it on your mobile webpage, or send your audience a link (via SMS / ), and they can start enjoying your stream! Live Mobile Streaming First you must encode your streaming media using the proper encoding software. Your encoder will convert and broadcast the live feed captured by your PC's audio or video card to our streaming servers - which will instantly handle distribution to end-user mobile devices. Additional attention will be needed to format the stream according to the mobile devices you want to reach. In some cases, you may want to stream in multiple formats to fully reach your potential audience. How much does it cost? Pennies per broadcast hour. We have a complete range of pricing options for firsttime streamers as well as multi Terra-Byte broadcasters.

13 Available options includes Our popular Professional Streaming Program and our Enterprise Streaming Program. Per User Streaming Per GB Streaming Customized Streaming Solutions One-Time Live Event Streaming Programs (e.g. concerts, speeches, sporting events etc.) Thank you for choosing Digidata S.A.R.L to be your networking innovator