Applications of IP Multicast
There as several application of IP Multicast as it can efficiently manage distributing of data from the source to multiple recipients simultaneously and it also conserve bandwidth and provide faster data distribution compared to traditional unicast transmission, below are the application of IP Multicast pointed :
- Government can use IP Multicast to send urgent messages or alert to required agency during emergencies or natural disasters.
- Live streaming any event to large audiences with least bandwidth consumption.
- IP Multicast is used in online gaming for improving performance by reducing the server load and latency.
- using IP Multicast online classes and presentations can be delivered to students and allow real-time interaction.
- high quality video conferencing for large group of employees, partners or clients.
- used to deliver Video on demand (VOD) content to specific groups according to their interest.
- used by Traders to receive live market data updates and price quotes using multicast channels
What is an IP Multicast?
In this constantly evolving field of digital communication and networking the ability to distribute data efficiently and effectively is a boon because of the growing needs of an interconnected world data is on demand. IP multicast is the boon holder it is a communication pattern that is a powerful solution to the challenge of delivering data to multiple recipients at a time.