Not sure how to keep your office technology from becoming outdated in just a few years?
Let’s face it. Video rules every modern office. Whether it’s live meetings and training courses or all-employee broadcasts… Without video streaming, businesses can’t operate like they used to.
The problem is that most offices simply aren’t equipped to handle today’s video demands… And tomorrow’s will be even worse.
Unless you have scalable technology in place, you’ll be stuck with:
- Buffering video conferences
- Stream failures during important meetings
- Office-wide bandwidth bottlenecks
Imagine what would happen if you built your video streaming setup with fiber optic signal transport and scalability in mind.
You’d be ready for anything your office throws at you. Companies like Thor Broadcast specialize in broadcast signal distribution systems that rely on fiber optic signal transport. These products send pristine quality video across your office without lag – without the distance limitations of copper cabling.
If you want your technology to be future-proof, your office needs that kind of fiber infrastructure.
Let’s talk about how to get it.
What You’ll Learn
- Why Scalable Video Streaming is Important
- How Fiber Optic Signal Transport Works
- How To Future-Proof Your Streaming Setup
- Must-have Features For Any Office
Why Scalable Video Streaming is Important
There’s no need to waste time talking about how important video streaming is to the modern workplace.
You know it’s important. Your CEO knows it’s important. 2024 research from Grand View Research projects the entire enterprise streaming media market will reach $38.30 Billion by 2024 and grow at a 10.7% CAGR through 2030.
Here’s the important part:
If you don’t have scalable video streaming technology in place now, you’re going to be left behind.
Why?
Because offices can’t predict their video needs.
One minute you have an impromptu team meeting. The next you have a full company town hall with dozens of live employees tuning in. If your setup isn’t scalable to meet those needs, the system falls short when you need it most.
Scalability lets you handle any situation with ease. Offices will have good days and bad days where they rely on video to get work done. By investing in a streaming setup that grows with your business, you’ll always be prepared for whatever comes next.
Oh, and about that hybrid/remote workforce…
It’s not going anywhere.
So if you want to make sure your office can handle multiple HD video feeds in conference rooms, lobby screens, remote employee locations, and more… You need scalable video streaming solutions that won’t limit you.
How Fiber Optic Signal Transport Helps
If video streaming is your engine, fiber optic signal transport is your fuel line.
Copper cables have been used to transport signals for ages, but copper can’t handle the bandwidth of modern video. As soon as you start throwing 4K and 8K video signals into the mix, it’s game over for copper.
Fiber optic cabling can handle it all.
- Bandwidth: You can run multiple 4K and even 8K video streams through a single strand of fiber.
- Distance: Fiber optic signals can travel for miles with zero degradation. Copper loses signal strength every meter it travels.
- Interference: Copper signals can be distorted by electromagnetic interference. Fiber optics are immune.
The fiber optic market is expected to grow from $10.76 billion in 2025 to $17.95 billion by 2033, demonstrating the rapid expansion of fiber optic signal transport across businesses and industries.
Fiber optics are the best choice for any office that needs to future-proof their technology with video streaming capabilities.
How To Future-Proof Your Streaming Setup
Streaming setups can vary wildly from business to business. And if you choose the wrong one, you could be back at square one in a couple of years.
So what makes a good video streaming setup?
In most cases, it all starts with the distribution method. Offices need fiber optic signal transport at the heart of their streaming systems. No other method will provide superior quality and low-latency video distribution across an entire office.
You should also consider how scalable the system is. New endpoints should be able to connect to the system without too much trouble. Whether that’s a new conference room, digital signage display, or remote worker… Your video streaming setup should be able to handle it.
Keep these things in mind:
- Bandwidth: Make sure the system can handle your office’s bandwidth requirements – both now and in the future.
- Latency: For live meetings and broadcasts, high latency can cause terrible lag. Systems should be able to distribute live video in real-time.
- Inputs/Outputs: Your system should be able to accept all of the video inputs your office will need. Whether that’s cameras, computers, media players, etc.
- Compatibility: It should play nice with your current AV technology AND be able to support commonly-used video formats and resolutions.
- Switches/Ports: This is the backend of your streaming system. Make sure you have the network switches and ports to distribute enough video streams at one time.
- Upgrades: Can the system grow with your business? Look for streaming hardware that allows you to add new screens and rooms without replacing everything.
Future-Proof Isn’t Just A Keyword…
Choosing the right hardware will make or break your office’s future-proof technology. Keep scalability in mind with every piece of equipment you buy.
Key Features For Any Office’s Streaming Solution
No two offices are exactly alike, but every workplace should have certain things in their video streaming setup:
Low-Latency Distribution
Latency is the nemesis of live video. Make sure your system is distributing broadcasts in real time. That’s where fiber optic signal transport shines.
Multi-format Support
Offices will be sending from different kinds of sources (webcams, laptops, media players, etc.). Make sure your hardware accepts every format you’ll use.
Remote Access
No office is truly future-proof without considering the hybrid/remote workforce. Employees at home should be able to access the same high-quality content as in-office employees. Look for streaming platforms that integrate with the cloud and connect easily to your fiber infrastructure.
Scalability
You knew it was coming. The ability to add new screens, rooms, sources, and users is the most important aspect of any office’s video streaming setup. Look for a matrix-style distribution system that uses fiber optic signal transport. Offices can add on to their video capabilities without installing a whole new system.
Security
This one can’t be overlooked. Security is key to any office video streaming solution. Protect your business by ensuring your hardware supports encrypted signal transport and strong access controls.
Wrapping It Up
Hope you learned a thing or two about future-proofing your office technology with video streaming.
Remember:
- Start with fiber
- Scale every buying decision your office makes with technology
- Keep low latency, high quality, and security in mind
- Plan for the hybrid workplace from the get-go
Your office’s video demands will only grow with time. If you build your streaming setup right now, you won’t have to worry about when they expand.
Are you ready or are you ready?
