Streaming promises quick access to meaningful content without the aggravating wait for files to download. The files then remain on the user's machine until they are deleted. Streaming continuously sends these same files, which have already been digitized, to the user's PC while the user is listening or watching. When the stream is ended, no data is left behind on the user's machine. This might seem like technical hairsplitting but could be quite meaningful when corporate content might be sensitive or not meant for any type of reproduction.
Streams can also be password protected for additional security.
The first and most compelling answer is its availability. Unlike a video or teleconference, the participant sets the time and place for the training activity, not the training provider. This is critical when you have a widely dispersed sales group, your company has remote locations, or workers who require training are on different shifts. This is also a very appealing feature for those seeking higher educational opportunities. Maintaining training standards and techniques is facilitated with streaming media.