If you are looking for a YouTube-like app to stream internal video content in your company, Microsoft’s Stream was created for you. This platform was developed to facilitate streaming and sharing audiovisual content while minimizing other streaming services’ drawbacks. Maybe you struggle to organize audiovisual assets so all employees can take advantage of them, or you want a platform already integrated with Microsoft 365.  

Stream is an excellent solution to these problems. Why? Here we give you four reasons.  

Great alternative for simplifying your Onboarding Process  

Onboarding a new team member can be tricky, especially if you don’t have an employee who can take the time to teach them the company’s ways. Through Stream, you can house a series of videos explaining how your company operates and have the employee independently go through their onboarding process.  

For example, some videos you could produce include the following:  

• How to log your hours 
• How to use the company’s intranet 
• Your PTO and Sick Leave Policies 

It is also great for training employees that are being promoted to higher-level positions. Having audiovisual content that explains and walks the employee through their new responsibilities can ensure a smoother transition without disrupting other employees in your company.  

House internal webinars and talks 

With every team member having different schedules, finding a common time for everyone to attend a company webinar or talk can take time and effort. Through Stream, you can house your taped meetings and redirect your team members to watch these recordings if they missed them. Not only this but Stream is integrated with other Microsoft platforms, making it easy to share content through SharePoint or Teams. Because of this, your team will be able to access video recordings across a variety of devices.   

Product Demo’s  

If you wish to house important information regarding a product or want to share product demonstrations without it getting into the wrong hands, Stream is a great way to do so. Because you can choose who has access to the published video, you can ensure that no sensitive information is public.  

Tutorials 

With Stream, you can record yourself and your screen, making it an easy and effective way to provide tutorials online. Plus, the platform allows you to add text, illustrations, and effects to customize your videos. Stream will also allow you to receive feedback and comments from other team members.  

Accessibility and Analytics 

With Stream, your videos will have accessibility features, including transcripts, closed captions, chapters, noise suppression, and speed controls. You will also be able to receive a detailed report with data on the effectiveness and engagement of your video content.

There you go! Microsoft Stream can assist you in streamlining, organizing, and safely sharing your visual assets. If you want to know more about the several different platforms of Microsoft 365, visit our blog and follow us on social media to stay up to date on the latest technology trends and news.