BigMarker
{{Orphan|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox software
| name = BigMarker
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| developer = BigMarker, LLC
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| genre = Web conferencing Video conferencing
| license = Proprietary
| website = [http://www.bigmarker.com/ bigmarker.com]
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BigMarker is a browser based, digital events platform. The platform supports various event types, including virtual and in-person events, web conferences and webinars{{cite web|title=A big-scale Skype, a Bavarian beer hall and more|date=16 December 2013 |url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20131217/NEWS07/131219808/a-big-scale-skype-a-bavarian-beer-hall-and-more|publisher=Crain's Chicago Business}} as well as event-adjacent tools, such as mobile event apps and community platforms. BigMarker allows users to record, store and download webinars and web conferences.{{cite web|title=BigMarker Adds Recording and Offers Free Premium Communities|url=http://www.mguhlin.org/2012/02/bigmarker-adds-recording-and-offers.html |publisher=Around the Corner-MGuhlin.org}}
History
BigMarker was developed in 2010 by Zhu-Song Mei,{{cite web |title=Zhu-Song Mei – CEO of BigMarker |url=http://www.theartofdealmaking.com/interviews/zhu-song-mei-ceo-of-bigmarker |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150130001521/http://www.theartofdealmaking.com/interviews/zhu-song-mei-ceo-of-bigmarker |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-01-30 |publisher=The Art of Dealmaking }} formerly of Accenture in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, BigMarker has become a webinar and event technology platform.{{cite web|title=Web conferencing company BigMarker opens server in Sydney|url=http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentId=15744|publisher=GeekZone}}
Technology
The original BigMarker platform operated on Adobe Flash Player. BigMarker currently operates on WebRTC technology and has been a browser-based solution.{{cite web|title=BigMarker Offers Big New Advances in Web Conferencing|url=http://www.webrtcworld.com/topics/webrtc-world/articles/389184-bigmarker-offers-big-new-advances-web-conferencing.htm|publisher=WebRTC World}}{{cite web|title=BigMarker Introduces Public Beta of the WebRTC Web Conferencing Platform|url=http://www.webrtc-solutions.com/topics/webrtc-solutions/articles/387318-bigmarker-introduces-public-beta-the-webrtc-web-conferencing.htm|publisher=WebRTC Solutions}} BigMarker is designed to connect people and groups on the internet via a person's computer, webcam, microphone, and speakers.{{cite web|title=BigMarker Makes a Big Move in Web Conferencing|url=http://www.websitemagazine.com/content/blogs/posts/archive/2014/10/09/big-marker-makes-a-big-move-in-web-conferencing.aspx|publisher=Website Magazine}}
Features
BigMarker supports up to 10,000 concurrent webcams and up to 500,000 live attendees{{Cite web |last=Haan |first=Katherine |date=2022-08-11 |title=Best Webinar Software Of 2025 |url=https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-webinar-software/#bigmarker_section |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Forbes Advisor |language=en-US}}, The platform includes features such as live polls, Q&A, and surveys.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Alex |date=2023-04-20 |title=Top Webinar Platforms for Engagement |url=https://www.techradar.com/webinar-platforms |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=TechRadar |language=en}} Additionally, BigMarker supports automation, allowing hosts to pre-record sessions and schedule them for specific times.{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Sudipto |title=I Tested 11 Best Webinar Software: My Hands-On Review |url=https://learn.g2.com/best-webinar-software#bigmarker |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=learn.g2.com |language=en}}
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External links
- [https://www.bigmarker.com BigMarker website]