“Broadcast International needed a hardware platform that would not only support our process, but accelerate it to new, unrivaled levels. The multi-core, Cell Broadband Engine provides the ideal processor for our CodecSys software.”
— Rod Tiede, CEO, Broadcast International
Video to mobile devices is presenting a growth opportunity to service providers, and as the IPTV market continues to grow, new specialized video compression and transport methods are being developed to optimized valuable network resources.
A carrier-grade, cost-effective, realtime encoder for video delivery
The Broadcast International, CodecSys™ AVC, is a cost effective way for service providers to overcome many of these bandwidth challenges. The CodecSys AVC is a multichannel, real-time encoder which allows for a smaller form factor and better scalability than the typical multiple, single-channel encoders.
The CodecSys AVC is unique in that it is a software based encoder that utilizes the advanced, Cell Broadband Engine™ (Cell/B.E.) processor available on the IBM BladeCenter QS21 and QS22 blade servers. The solution can produce high quality video at 20% to 30% lower bit rates when compared to other encoders.
Broadcast International can deliver HD quality video at rates as low 3 Mbps which translate to lower bandwidth requirements leading to more revenue opportunities and decreased network costs.
Sample Configuration
| Services |
|---|
| Control |
| Transport |
| Access |
| Chassis | BladeCenter H |
|---|---|
| Server | QS 21 – Cell BE |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Other |
Broadcast International and IBM: a powerful combination
The combination of Broadcast International, the Cell/B.E. processor and the IBM BladeCenter family delivers the performance, reliability and affordability demanded by mission critical telecommunications applications. The IBM BladeCenter is the ideal platform for the deployment of these services providing a single platform to help reduce operating costs and complexity.
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