| A-HOT_International Factory direct supplier of culinary blow torches, pocket torches and soldering iron kits, and related items. Taiwan. |
| Aravore Specializing in supplying natural and organic products including textiles, loofah accessories and food ingredients from South America to markets in Asia, Europe and North America. Paraguay. [Engish, S |
| Arcadia_Concepts_International Manufacturing consultant that provide custom manufacturing service, and supply products made in China. Hong Kong, China. |
| Avid_Airline_Products Wholesale travel items for airlines such as headphones, headsets, pillows, blankets, and disposable items. USA. |
| Babson_Noller_Corporation Manufactures and exports towels, tents, cotton bags and rags. Pakistan. |
| Bad_Arrow_Industries Custom vintage bowling shirts and retro gear, photography for advertising, weddings, and concerts and hot spices and organic mixes dried peppers. USA. |
| Beverley_Industrial_Company Produces small electrical appliances and hobby tools such as car vacuum cleaner, mini fluorescent lantern, and lady personal care products. |
| Bizztonic_Enterprise Produces buttons, baby products, perfume atomizer and bottles, and roller skates. China. |
| Bolton_Group International group manufacturing branded consumer products including foods, detergents, home care, tissues, adhesives and personal care products. View brand portfolio, descriptions and images. |
| The_Brighter_Company Supplying quality tools and hardware, computer printing supplies, electric appliances, heat sealing, hot melt glue guns, glue stick and soldering irons. |
| BrushZone Specialized at producing, developing and exporting all kinds of brushes. China. |
| Budelpack_B_V_ Contract operation services including manufacturing, packing and supply chain solutions for the Fast Moving Consumer Goods market. |
| Buztronics Manufacturer of lighted toy, novelty, and promotional products. USA. |
| CanMake Manufacturer and exporter of furniture, bags, food covers and mosquito nets, and galvanized products such as watering cans and flower pots. China. |
| CCV_Products Sources products for mail order catalogs such as health, housewares, gifts, electronics, outdoor, cleaners, and novelties. USA. |
| Chase_Products_Co_ Produces a wide range of spray household items including paints, insecticides, automotive and bench products, craft products, health and beauty aids, and private label products. |
| Church_&_Dwight Producer of sodium bicarbonate, which producing four categories which are deodorizing and household cleaning, laundry, personal care and international. |
| Coltellerie_Paolucci Manufacturer of complete range of knives, scissors, and other tools. Italy |
| Creative_Album Manufacturer and exporter of a selection of photo albums. Singapore. |
| Curry\'s_Leather_Products,_Inc_ Manufactures luggage tags and key fobs, holsters and sheaths, straps, and a variety of small leather goods. USA. |
| Da_Fu_Wood Manufacturer of wooden products and accessories, such as brush handles, wooden round bars, round beads, massage wooden rods, and razors. Taiwan. |
| Danyang_Shangke_Industrial_&_Trade_Co_ Manufacturer of a wide range of brushes. Also provides art material and travel bags. China. |
| Dao_Heng_Industrial Manufacturer and exporter of window and plastic curtains, plastic bead curtains, and household items, sporting goods, cosmetics, cleaning accessories, desktop stationery, and toys. Hong Kong, China. |
| Dinosaur_Designs Manufacturer of homewares and jewellery. Materials used include resin, silver, glass and ceramic. Australia. |
| Dove_Apparel_Systems Office equipment supplies manufacturer and farms which provides Vietnam fruits, and industrial sewing machines and toner cartridge. Hong Kong, China. |
| E-Chain_Products Manufacturer of stationery, dog toys, keychains, and pens. Hong Kong, China. |
| Electro-Optix Manufacturer of magnifiers and illuminated magnifiers, and thermometers for the consumer, industrial, educational, and medical markets. USA. |
| Epis_Productions Manufacturers of bedding, decorative pillows, throws, store display items including banners and overlays, clothing, cosmetic cases, and sachets. USA. |
| Epoch_Industrial_Company Manufacturer of airline and hotel amenities. |
| Etson_International Manufacturer and exporter of houseware, kitchenware, gift, stationery. China. |
| Euro_Sandow Produces custom made elastic nets, shock cords, bungee cords, elastic straps, luggage and floor nets for a wide variety of securing applications. |
| Fame_Yang_Co_,_Ltd_ Specializes in raincoats, plastic bags and other disposable items. |
| Forest_River,_Inc_ Manufacturer of recreational vehicles, boats, and commercial vehicles. Located in Elkhart, Indiana. |
| Fortune_Brands,_Inc_ Producer of home and hardware products, office products, golf equipment, and spirits and wine. Investor relations, product divisions, careers and corporate profile. |
| Frontier_Match_Industries,_Ltd_ Manufacturer and exporter of safety matches. Located in Pakistan. |
| Fusion_Ribbons Decorative ribbon manufacturing. |
| Gaden_Corporation Manufacturer and exporter of hot melt glue, sticks and chips. |
| General_Electric Products and services including consumer appliances and repair, lighting products for home improvement and warranty registration. |
| Gereb_Design Custom and art furniture, fashion, painting designed by Izabela Gereb. Canada. |
| The_Gillette_Company Worldwide manufacture and marketing of consumer products in the areas of grooming, batteries and oral care. |
STREAMING SERVICES HARDWARE &SOFTWARE OTHER Directory of Streaming Multimedia Companies and Websites
Search the DirectoryHOW TO USE THIS SITEThe grey buttons above are the various categories (components) required to stream multimedia from a website. Each category has a brief laymans description and an industry listing of all the companies that provide that service.Companies listed with a Specifications, Demo and Contact Information link will allow you to see a demo of the product for your evaluation. In addition, the technical specifications for the product and the proper contact information is listed.This site is a directory for executives, entrepreneurs, webmasters, entertainment professionals and others considering using Streaming Video and/or Streaming Audio for a web site or elsewhere.The site also provides a basic introduction to the Streaming Media industry, which includes:Streaming Technologies (Video, Audio, E-Mail, Text, Interactive and Wireless)EncodingServersPluginsCodecsPlease read our DISCLAIMERSIntroductionStreaming Video, Audio and other data (media) is one of the fastest growing industries on the internet today. According to the Gartner Group, they estimate that in 1999 the number of companies using streaming on their websites has increased from 9 to 17 percent. Before streaming existed, one would have to download an entire video or audio file, which created very long waiting times before being able to view and/or listen to it. As an example, a 10 megabyte (MB) Video file would take the following amount of time for download:Download SpeedTime to Download10 MB (minutes)Cable Modem3.3 Minutes56 K15 Minutes28 K30 MinutesConsidering that the average internet viewer spends only 8 seconds looking at your site before they are "gone forever," these download times are too long. Most people either do not completely download or view the file. In February of 1999, Lucasfilm came out with a trailer on their website for the upcoming Star Wars movie. It was a 50 MB video file. Traffic and download requests at StarWars.com were incredibly high for the next 48 hours and most were unable to view the trailer. (The entire internet was also sluggish due to the high traffic).What is Streaming?Streaming sends packets of data to the viewers computer, which then plays as it receives the packets of data. The viewer is then able to see the video and/or hear the audio almost immediately. Its similar to watching each frame on a movie reel as you receive it. This creates a plethora of possibilities for anyone using the internet. Some examples are:Instant Video on demandProduct videos allowing a potential customer to see and hear it in the real world before buyingInstructional Videos on the use of a product for customers or employees to view from home (known as distance learning)Entertainment such as movies or home videosInstant Audio on demandInstructional Audios on a product or for customers or employees Audio Books or other literature spoken from the authorEntertainment such as MusicPersonal use (ie: first sounds your child makes)The most important aspect of the above is that it is on demand, ie: the person gets to view/listen at their leisure at anytime and can view it numerous times. One can also conduct WebCasts, which is Live Real-Time Broadcasting of a live event, like a rock concert, football game or a radio station's broadcasts. (The viewer must be on the internet the same time as the webcast).The examples above are one-way streaming. That is, the viewer receives the data only. Now, add to this the ability for interactivity. Some companies listed in the Interactive section have this ability. Some examples of Streaming with interactivity are:Two-Way Interactive Video StreamingA live web conference where both see and hear each other. One person is in the USA and the other is in Australia.An online operator can be seen and heard by a web-based customer, assisting with the purchase of a product the customer is having problems purchasing online.One to Many Interactive Video StreamingBusiness meetings where many see one individual, the presentation, etc. and all can type their viewpoints to the presenter or to each other.Live events such as concerts or sporting events can be viewed by many and all can type their comments into a common "chat forum" so the viewers can interact with each other.It is the belief of many in the internet industry that Streaming may replace television and radio. For that reason, many major entertainment companies are currently engaged in some form of streaming use and/or research on their websites. This can be easily seen by attending one or more of the conferences in this industry. In addition, most Wall Street firms use some form of streaming at this time, and many are using video streaming for their international conferences and meetings. According to IDC, streaming video is expected to increase distance learning sales from USD $ 1.1 billion in 1999 to USD $ 7.1 billion by the year 2002.Some books on the subject are:Guide to Streaming Multimedia (1998)by Jose AlvearGuide to Webcasting (1998), by Peggy MilesInside Windows Media : Learn to Combine Video, Audio, and Still Images to Create Streaming Media (1999) by MicrosoftThe Filmmaker's Handbook : A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (1999), by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus & othersEasy Digital Video : The Beginners Guide to Everything Digital (1998), by Scott Slaughter Home Top of Page Search Talk Streaming STREAMING SERVICES HARDWARE &SOFTWARE OTHER 