Matrox Video Integrates Kaltura into its Lecture Capture Firmware
Empowering the lecture capture revolution, Monarch LCS enriches its feature set with tight integration of Kaltura Video Platform
MONTREAL — April 25, 2017 — In a continuing effort to offer affordable lecture capture to every classroom, Matrox is today announcing enhanced integration of the Matrox Monarch LCS with the Kaltura Lecture Capture system and broader Kaltura Video Platform, one of education’s fastest growing video management solutions. Immediately available as part of a Monarch LCS firmware update, college and university IT managers have greater freedom to integrate budget-friendly, stress-free lecture recording in even more classrooms.
From the Monarch LCS Command Centre, users can now directly add their Monarch devices to their network of Kaltura managed classrooms. Immediately, the Monarch device is available for scheduling and management from the Kaltura Lecture Capture interface, tying together scheduling and publication of materials to the relevant viewers.
“Schools are increasingly leaning on video as a crucial feature of their educational toolkit,” said Zohar Babin, Vice President; VPaaS, Ecosystem and Community at Kaltura. “At Kaltura, we are focused on providing the most current educational tools through partnerships with companies like Matrox, who are dedicated to providing affordable lecture capture devices to schools—everywhere.”
The Kaltura platform also provides a dedicated multi-stream player, ideal for playing two synchronized video files, such as those captured by the Monarch LCS. This unique feature of the Monarch LCS appliance and the Kaltura video player enables viewers to switch seamlessly between their preferred layout during playback while maintaining perfectly synced audio and video—putting control in their hands.
“It’s important for us to offer our customers amazing yet easy to use user experiences,” said Wayne Andrews, product manager, Matrox. “Being part of the Kaltura Partner Network allows us to impact schools everywhere. At a one-time purchase of $2495, the Monarch LCS enables all classrooms to be lecture capture classrooms.”
Availability
Matrox Monarch LCS is available through authorised resellers, to locate your nearest reseller please visit www.newmagic.com.au/where2buy . The latest Monarch LCS firmware with Kaltura integration is now available to registered users as a free download from the Matrox website.
About Kaltura
Kaltura’s mission is to power any video experience. A recognized leader in the OTT TV (Over-the-top TV), OVP (Online Video Platform), EdVP (Education Video Platform), and EVP (Enterprise Video Platform) markets, Kaltura has emerged as the fastest growing video platform, and as the one with the widest use-case and appeal. Kaltura is deployed globally in thousands of enterprises, media companies, service providers, and educational institutions and engages hundreds of millions of viewers at home, at work, and in school. The company is committed to its core values of openness, flexibility, and collaboration, and is the initiator and backer of the world's leading open-source video-management project, which is home to more than 100,000 community members. For more information, visit www.kaltura.com
About Matrox Video
Matrox Video is a technology and market leader in the field of 4K, HD and SD digital video hardware and software for accelerated H.264 encoding, realtime editing, audio/video input/output, streaming, A/V signal conversion, capture/playout servers, channel-in-a-box systems and CGs. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of multi-screen content creation and delivery platforms used by broadcasters, telcos, cable operators, post-production facilities, live event producers, videographers and A/V professionals worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/video.
(Australian and New Zealand Matrox Video Products master distributor)
New Magic Australia Pty Ltd is a recognised leader in the distribution and marketing of multimedia hardware and software, representing a carefully selected range of innovative, leading manufacturers and catering for both the professional and consumer markets. New Magic Australia established in 1993 is the Australian distributor of Blackmagic Design, Convergent Design, Cubix, Hauppauge Computer Works Inc, Cubix and Matrox Video Products. www.newmagic.com.au
