Date: 20/01/2010

New MPEG-4 encoder from Fujitsu with low latency, high picture quality

Fujitsu has released the IP-9400, a new MPEG-4 encoder that reduces operational cost for broadcasters convert from MPEG-2 to AVC encoding in their high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) microwave, satellite and IP digital news gathering systems.

The new solution utilizes advanced Fujitsu technology innovation to support customers by increasing workflow efficiency and improving the fidelity of content contribution and distribution with low latency and remote live feeds.

The IP-9400 is an economically priced 4:2:0 AVC encoder with optional built in DVB-S/S2 modulator.

"In today's economic climate, broadcasters are looking at ways to cut costs whenever possible and at the same time improving performance and operational capability. Fujitsu is offering broadcasters all of these benefits in the IP-9400 as they upgrade their HD microwave, satellite and IP digital news gathering systems," said Kunio Konishi, director of product management, media solutions, Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. "The new IP-9400 along with all of our other MPEG-4 encoders provides customers with the best overall value to meet demanding budget constraints while offering high performance capabilities at any given price point. We listened carefully to industry needs, and Fujitsu is doing more than just listening we have delivered."

"The Fujitsu MPEG-4 AVC encoders are among the most advanced and highest-performing in the industry, and the IP-9400 will deliver the same video and audio performance, low latency and other advantages that customers have come to expect from Fujitsu," said Michelle Abraham, Principal Analyst at In-Stat. "The Fujitsu technology also helps to reduce overall operational costs, which addresses a real problem for broadcasters across the globe how to reduce cost without adversely affecting performance. We anticipate wide-spread adoption of the IP-9400 as broadcasters upgrade their HD and SD microwave, satellite and IP digital news gathering systems."

For more details visit www.fujitsu.com