WEBINAR OVERVIEW | MEDIAL Explained: One Platform for Secure VOD, Live Streaming & Training
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MEDIAL is an enterprise video platform built on the Wowza streaming engine that brings secure video on premise or in the cloud into one manageable system. It combines a branded content library, encoder-agnostic live streaming and deep learning management system integrations with AI features that boost discoverability and learner engagement.
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What MEDIAL does at a glance
MEDIAL is organised into three core components:
- MEDIAL Library
— a branded content management system for storing, transcoding, editing and permissioning on-demand video.
- MEDIAL Live
— encoder-agnostic live streaming with a fully configurable playback page, scheduling and archiving.
- MEDIAL Learning
— tight integrations with major LMS platforms plus in-browser recording and analytics.
MEDIAL Library: a secure, branded content hub
The Library is where administrators configure transcoding formats, enable closed captions and manage integrations. It supports branded portals so a company or university gets a familiar look and feel, plus a central place for storing and sharing media with fine-grained permissions.
Permissions can be linked to Active Directory, LDAP or SSO so access rules are enforced across an organisation. Every item in the library exposes share links and embed code, making it simple to distribute approved media across websites or LMS courses.
MEDIAL also includes browser-based editing tools. You can trim, split, extract or export footage inside the portal, and work with closed captions directly — using either destructive or non-destructive workflows. That reduces the need for separate video editing software and speeds up content production.
MEDIAL Learning: embed video where learning happens
Integrations with Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard and Brightspace place MEDIAL controls directly inside the LMS text editor. A single button gives instructors access to:
Upload or choose existing videos
Record lectures or demos in-browser using Medial Lecture
View engagement analytics and learner progress
Embedding media into course content becomes a click-and-select action, and recordings from Zoom or Teams can be ingested automatically into MEDIAL for easier reuse and distribution inside courses.
In-browser recording with Medial Lecture
Recording captures screen, camera or both, directly from the browser. This is ideal for flipped classrooms, training modules and quick explainer recordings without heavyweight production.
MEDIAL Live: flexible streaming, simple control
MEDIAL Live accepts streams from any encoder — whether software like OBS or hardware appliances. The platform exposes a customizable playback page where administrators decide what viewers see before, during and after an event.
Typical playback states include:
- Pre-roll
— a video or message displayed before the live start time.
- Live
— the real-time stream from your encoder.
- Intermission
— a triggered clip during breaks.
- Post-event
— an end card or archived playback once streaming ends.
All playback states can be scheduled so transitions occur automatically. Live events are stored in the MEDIAL Library for on-demand viewing and long-term archiving.
The same live setup used to stream a rooftop beehive or a campus ceremony scales to town halls, graduations and multi-site broadcasts.
Integrations: Zoom, Teams and LMS connectivity
MEDIAL ingests cloud recordings from Zoom and Teams, moving them into a cost-effective central store that integrates with LMS platforms. That removes friction around sharing recordings outside of Microsoft or Zoom ecosystems and makes course assembly straightforward.
Once imported, recordings show up in the LMS content library with a clear icon for Zoom or Teams and can be embedded in course pages with a single click.
AI features that make content discoverable and interactive
Two notable AI capabilities:
- AI-generated quizzes
— automatically produce multiple choice or true/false questions from a video. Questions can be edited, reordered and annotated. Quizzes can be embedded in LMS content and set up as gradable activities that feed into a learner's record.
- In-video search
— AI analyses captions and indexes keywords so staff and learners can jump directly to the precise moment a topic is mentioned.
On the playback page, searchable keywords appear beneath the player and questions surface along the timeline at the appropriate moments, turning passive content into interactive learning.
Security, scheduling and administration
MEDIAL supports enterprise security models. Live streams and library content can be protected by security groups linked to Active Directory, LDAP or SSO. Password protection is also available for simple use cases.
Administrators manage transcoding settings, brand templates and integration points from a central backend, keeping operations consistent across departments or campuses.
Who benefits most from MEDIAL?
The platform is suited to:
Universities and colleges that need LMS integrations and lecture capture workflows
Corporates running town halls, training and internal comms
AV integrators and system installers who require an encoder-agnostic streaming target
Organisations that want secure, branded portals with enterprise authentication
Key benefits in one list
- Single platform
for VOD, live streaming and training content.
- Encoder-agnostic live
— works with OBS, hardware encoders and appliances.
- Deep LMS integration
— embeds, analytics and gradable activities.
- AI tools
— automated quizzes and in-video search improve engagement and discovery.
- Enterprise security
— AD/LDAP/SSO and password options.
Use case examples
Centralising lecture recordings from Zoom into an LMS-friendly archive to reduce cloud storage costs and simplify access.
Running a corporate all-hands with pre-roll, live Q&A and archived replay, all protected by company authentication.
Adding AI quizzes to video lessons so learners receive immediate checks that feed into their course grade.
FAQ
Can MEDIAL be deployed on premise and in the cloud?
Yes. MEDIAL supports on-premise and cloud deployments, allowing organisations to choose the model that meets their security, performance and compliance requirements.
Which LMS platforms does MEDIAL integrate with?
MEDIAL integrates with major learning management systems including Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard and Brightspace. Integration places MEDIAL controls directly inside the LMS editor for easy embedding and analytics.
Do I need a specific encoder for live streaming?
No. MEDIAL is encoder-agnostic. Streams from OBS, hardware appliances or any RTMP/SRT-capable encoder can be pointed at the platform.
How does MEDIAL handle security and access control?
Access can be managed with security groups tied to Active Directory, LDAP or SSO. Password protection is also available for scenarios where directory integration is not required.
What AI features are included?
MEDIAL offers AI-generated quizzes that can be embedded and graded within LMS courses, plus in-video search driven by caption analysis so users can jump directly to relevant moments.
Next steps
For a licence quote or to discuss on-premise versus cloud options, contact the MEDIAL team or speak with an authorised reseller. MEDIAL is built to support secure, scalable video workflows across education and enterprise environments.
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