Fujitsu and Cisco together developed BW-efficient video distribution system

Fujitsu and Cisco have worked together to create bandwidth efficient video contribution system for use over Internet Protocol (IP) based systems and satellite based video transmission/broadcasting systems. Both the companies claim, this system delivers breakthrough low-latency performance for IP video transmission. Contribution networks provide flexible and efficient mechanisms of transporting video programming from the source (such as a sports stadium) to a broadcasting studio or head-end. By applying IP efficiencies to processes that traditionally have relied on legacy technologies. Fujitsu and Cisco are demonstrating this cost saving and performance enhancing solution at Fujitsu's booth SU10921 at NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, April 20-23.

The notable features and facts of this system includes,

The new IP encoding platform includes the Cisco D9094 MPEG-4 advanced video coding (AVC) encoder, which was developed by Fujitsu to support high-quality high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD).

The Cisco D9094 encoder, and its standard-definition counterpart, the Cisco D9093 encoder, both include an option for a built-in satellite modulator, ideally suited for DSNG (Digital Satellite News Gathering) applications.

The IP system includes digital content processing technology of the Cisco Digital Content Manager (DCM) for IP forward error-correction and to simultaneously process huge number of (in hundreds) of HD video streams.

The end-to-end IP solution includes both Cisco ROSA technology and Dimetis Link Connector and Link Manager options for network and service management.

The system supports the use of satellite delivery using DVB-S or DVB-S2 modulation for newsgathering and outside broadcast applications.

Cisco comments:
"Cisco is partnering with leading broadcast technology providers to offer our customers the industry's most innovative products and services," said Brian Morris, vice president of Cisco. "Our MPEG-4 AVC encoding technology development with Fujitsu helps us to deliver superior video contribution services to broadcasters looking to provide the highest HD picture quality possible."

Fujitsu comments:
"In this highly competitive market, service providers need to exceed consumer's expectations for HD video quality in order to retain market share and grow their subscriber base," said Victor Herring, vice president of advanced technology group, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "Our partnership with Cisco provides customers with a network solution that offers the highest-quality MPEG-4 AVC picture and reduces the overall costs of broadcasting in HD by enabling video feeds to be transmitted over lower-cost terrestrial networks."

For further details visit www.fujitsu.com and www.cisco.com