Videon has launched LiveEdge Max, a next-generation device that comes with four times the processing power and 20 times the machine learning capabilities compared to the flagship EdgeCaster.
The latest addition to Videon’s LiveEdge Ecosystem, it is designed to make 24/7 and event-based workflows smarter, more automated, easily monitored and remotely controllable via LiveEdge Cloud Control.
Already backed by over 30+ OTT, SaaS and system integrators, the LiveEdge Ecosystem has streamed thousands of hours of live video. Its stated benefits include up to 78% reduction in cloud costs, ultra-low latency down to 200ms, and capabilities such as real-time sports data integration for monetisation, multiple camera feed synchronisation and fan multiviewers enabled by WebRTC.
Built on Videon’s hybrid:cloud, container-based architecture, LiveEdge Max offers higher-density computing options. This empowers more advanced applications, such as local AI and ML processing, dynamic HTML5 graphics, and robust security features like DRM and watermarking. It also allows for more LiveEdge Containers to operate on-premises, optimising the balance between cloud expenses and latency needs.
The LiveEdge Ecosystem has grown by over 100% in the past 12 months supporting industry players such as Techex, M2A Media, Bitmovin, Corrivium, Zixi, TorkHub, Dolby.io, Red5, IMG Arena, Universal Tennis and Phenix Real Time Solutions, along with over 30+ proof-of-concept labs worldwide.
Tricia Iboshi, chief executive officer at Videon, commented: “The vast potential of normalisation and edge computing at the source is now coming to the industry’s forefront. Our technology isn’t just replacing encoders; it’s fostering intricate, automated and data-driven monetisation strategies. Beyond that, we’re setting the stage for AI and machine learning-driven live video experiences. Through our innovations, companies are discovering untapped revenue sources and achieving scalability like never before.”
Techex CEO Richard Bailey underscores how Videon’s extensibility is helping to redefine the future of live streaming.
“The existing live video infrastructure falls short, unable to adapt to the continually changing demands of streaming. By embedding Videon into our client workflows and rolling out tx edge in custom docker containers on Videon devices using their LiveEdge developer toolkit, we’re equipping our customers to not just adapt, but to lead in this fast-evolving domain. Such an approach ensures each project is handled with unparalleled precision and adaptability.”
