IRT Report – CodecSys is Best of Class Encoding
The IRT recognized CodecSys as best in class and to be the leading encoder solution in several categories when assessed in the context of software encoders.
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Multi-codec process delivers higher quality video at lower bandwidth rates.
The patented multi-codec compression, open software framework, and robust set of APIs, makes for a seamless integration with core video management systems across the network. The combination of these revolutionary features results in a compression technology that cuts bandwidth needs by up to 75% compared to traditional MPEG2 encoding technologies and eliminates proprietary, hardware-based appliances from the video optimization landscape.
The IRT recognized CodecSys as best in class and to be the leading encoder solution in several categories when assessed in the context of software encoders.
Learn MoreEvery other encoding solution on the market is limited in their effectiveness because of their reliance on a single codec. No matter the characteristics of a videos stream—they may only apply a single codec during the encoding process. This prevents true optimization because different video scenes require different codec treatments.
In a universal encoder, the most difficult scenes are compromised at the expense of ensuring the main-stream content is processed. BI’s patented multi-codec technology shatters that antiquated paradigm.
As a video stream—whether live or file-based—is ingested into the framework, an artificial intelligence engine determines which codec should be used to optimize the content of each specific scene. When a scene is complete, that particular codec is quickly torn down and another is launched in its place that is better suited for the next scene.
By analyzing each video stream, reviewing the onboard codec library, the best suited codec instantiation is selected to encode a particular video frame or sequence. At the end of the sequence, CodecSys then re-mixes the output into a standards-based H.264 stream.
With this codec switching on the fly—CodecSys delivers better performance at the lowest possible bandwidth. Exploiting the best attributes of each codec enables up to fifty percent reduction in bandwidth compared to single-codec MPEG2 solutions.
CodecSys open software architecture is codec agnostic and can readily accommodate new standards and codecs as they become available, virtually eliminating the hassle and expense of replacing hardware each time a new or upgraded codec is needed.
CodecSys currently supports the H.264 standard, MPEG2, and many other file formats. With its Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)—CodecSys is easily customizable and adaptable to your specific environment and can be integrated into any phase of a video asset’s workflow.
In the past, high quality software encoding has been too CPU intensive and computationally expensive to be practical for use in real time encoding applications. Broadcasters have been forced to choose between the benefits offered by multi-pass software encoders (i.e., a higher quality image) and the benefits offered by hardware encoders (i.e., real-time performance). CodecSys represents the best of both worlds, with multiple software codecs running on an open hardware platform. CodecSys is optimized to run on any open, standard server running Intel’s® Xeon® processor. With this advancement, BI has introduced a whole new economic equation of encoding in the data center. The total cost of ownership becomes extremely competitive by leveraging an existing IT infrastructure.
CodecSys is a pure encoding and transcoding software framework. It is mission critical to the success of the other video processing components across the landscape. Without quality video streams—every other system is compromised. BI has created a robust architecture with an endless series of open APIs that make it easy to seamlessly integrate the power of CodecSys with every other element including: