Codec solution enables 'heavy-lifting' in videoconferencing

The company’s advanced technology combines high-end FPGA hardware and IP (software) to deliver a high performance H.265 codec that enables the ‘heavy-lifting’ required in videoconferencing, encoding the live streams to enable superior picture quality with ultra-low video latency.

Altera offers a highly bit-efficient H.265 algorithm deployed in silicon that delivers an combination of device utilisation, efficiency and video quality for the Avaya Scopia XT7100. This highly optimised implementation has led to a greatly differentiated, advanced solution for Avaya’s newest room-based video system.

“The business benefits of video are undeniable for driving deeper engagement and greater productivity, especially as members of any given team are increasingly widespread. With Altera’s programmable logic devices, we can provide high quality video performance in our flagship Scopia room system along with the efficiencies required to keep product costs down,” said Roberto Giamagli, Senior Director, Product Management, Avaya Video. “Our Scopia line delivers great value and outstanding video quality that enables more effective, face-to-face collaboration over distances.”

“Altera is committed to providing proven solutions for demanding applications to customers such as Avaya, who need to be ahead of the standards to future-proof their high-density HD products, and Altera’s H.265 algorithmic maturity proves a clear lead in this space,” Dan McNamara, Vice President, Industrial, Automotive and Broadcast Divisions, Altera. “Additionally, this solution sets up a migration path to the Stratix 10 FPGA, which uses Intel’s 14nm Tri-Gate process and will provide increased compute capability per watt.”