Helix Technology Update Rob Thomas Streaming Ltd
2 Agenda New Products Helix Broadcaster Helix Webcaster Performance and Feature Update Helix Server Helix Producer
New Products
Helix Broadcaster 4RealNetworks Confidential
Helix Broadcaster – What is it? Live Streaming Solution with easy admin interface All in one appliance – encoder, server (200 streams) Any Input Source (IP, HDMI, SDI, DVB-S, DVB-T etc) Any Output Type (all devices supported)
Helix Broadcaster – Applications Broadcasting TV (Terrestrial / Satellite) Broadcasting IP Cameras / Feeds Live Events (Graduations etc)
Helix Broadcaster – What's available? Six different appliances Portable, Rack mountable and Blade Units Variety of different specs (channels, inputs etc) Prices from $5K USD
Helix Webcaster 8RealNetworks Confidential
Helix Webcaster – What is it? Live Streaming Software Solution for presentations Synchronizes all media sources, in any format, and combines them into ONE live stream or on- demand video recording Switch between pre-defined templates to control the flow and content of your events live video streams
10 Multiple Sources in One Stream – Delivered to all Devices!.MP4
11 Helix Webcaster – Design Control Presenter Information
Helix Webcaster - Appearance RealNetworks Confidential12
Helix Webcaster - Examples RealNetworks Confidential13
14 Helix Webcaster - Benefits Single live stream that contains multiple sources Sources could be anything – media player, multiple speakers in different locations etc Single live stream that works on all devices Save Archive No need to synch slides Not dependent on browser compatibility
Helix Webcaster – What's available? Two different versions Pro – include web elements in your presentations and switch between design custom views Interactive – include clickable, interactive web elements in your presentations – polls, messaging, chat and voting Prices from £2,500 – fully supported
Performance and Feature Update
Helix Server 17RealNetworks Confidential
18 64 bit OS Support for Red Hat & Windows 2008 Comparison 64 bit OS – 6,000Mbps – 11,000 Mbps ~ 12,000 users Testing done at HP Test Centre 12 core Intel Processor 16Gb RAM 2 x 10Gbs NIC (bonded) RHEL – 64 bit OS Helix Universal Server Performance
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Helix Producer 20RealNetworks Confidential
21 HML v3 – new encoding profiles & audience files Experimentation – Encoding Complexity – quicker but larger file sizes v14.2 – Intel Quick Sync Support – very positive early signs Encoder Scalability – future plans Helix Producer – Performance
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