A live broadcast format over the World Wide Web (WWW). See Streaming. [Source: York Telecom

Webcasting is the process of using the Internet to broadcast information. It implies real-time transmission of encoded video or audio that is under the control of the server. Multiple recipients are able to receive the broadcast at the same time.

A broadcast format over the Internet.

Broadcasting video programs over the Web.

The broadcasting of real-time audio and/or video streams over the Internet.

Means of streaming data and video via the Internet.

Generic term for transmitting audio or video content (with accompanying website text) on the Web using streaming software.

broadcasting information on a Web site; e.g., radio programming or nearly instantaneous play-by-play accounts of a baseball or football game.

Internet-based broadcasting of audio and video content. It is distinguished from standard Web content deliver because it provides a constant stream of information, can he presented live in addition to allowing on-demand listening and communication between, the broadcaster and the listener or viewer.

Internet broadcasting using streaming technology.

Broadcast of sound and video over the internet in real time. The same as streaming.

A webcast is similar to a television broadcast, but is specifically created for transmission over the internet. It often involves recording and streaming a live event on the internet, then archiving it for viewing at a later date. Among local authorities, the most common use of webcasting has been to broadcast council proceedings.

Broadcasting live audio and/or video over the internet, synonymous with live streaming.

The distribution of audio and/or video content over a computer network. Webcasting can be episodic (sporadic) or continuous (such as a radio broadcast), temporal (ephemeral) or permanent (stored). Webcasting takes advantage of "streaming" to allow the user to watch or listen to the content as it is transmitted, rather than having to wait for a complete file to be downloaded.

using the Internet as a transmission medium for sound (radio) or video. A webcast is like a broadcast in that it is to a wide potential audience that can include anyone with access to the Internet. A webcast can also be simulcast, which involves the simultaneous transmission of a broadcast or cable programme service via the Internet. It is also possible to webcast to a selected group of recipients, which is also known as "narrowcasting" or "multicasting".

The automated delivery of personalized and up-to-date information via the Internet or a corporate intranet.

The practice of pushing out corporate and marketing website information to online consumers rather than waiting for them to find the website on their own.

The act of delivering a live media stream over the Web.

Broadcasting live video and audio data over the Internet. For example, speeches and talking heads from conferences can be received by Internet users over the ordinary telephone network in real time. Speakers’ overheads can also be made available, and facilities for receiving Internet users’ real time feedback (by telephone, fax or email) can be provided. After the conference, the event archive can be stored for subsequent downloading and replaying.

Using the Internet, and the World Wide Web in particular, to broadcast information. Unlike typical surfing, which relies on a pull method of transferring Web pages, webcasting uses push technologies.

use of World Wide Web to broadcast information. Unlike typical surfing, which relies on a pull method of transferring web pages, webcasting uses a "push" combination of technologies to send information to users' computers. This is also referred to as "broadcasting, channel surfing, or netcasting." Users get steady updates of streams of information in requested categories.

Broadcasting information, such as audio or video, over the internet. Many radio stations, for example, are using this technology. A webcast may be live or pre-recorded.

Transmitting a video and/or audio signal via the Internet. Webcasting can be near real-time and synchronous or asynchronous.

Broadcasting information via the World Wide Web. Instead of surfing to a site, webcast material is pushed directly to users screens.

see Push technology WebCT, 11.9

the use of the Internet to broadcast information. Webcasting utilizes push technology, meaning, the information is sent out indiscriminately, sometimes without the user requesting it. see push.

using the Web to deliver live or delayed versions of sound or video broadcasts.