TrueConf, a developer and manufacturer of video conferencing systems, released the new version of its software-based video conferencing server TrueConf Server 4.4.0 . The new version supports scalable video coding (SVC) technology, operating from the VP8 video codec (WebM). TrueConf implemented VP8 in 2010, and was the first company in the world to introduce SVC support for it.
The introduction of SVC technology for TrueConf’s video conferencing solutions has helped to provide stable high-quality streaming during multipoint video conferencing sessions for participants using different video terminals (PCs, hardware-based video conferencing systems, tablets, and smartphones) with different bandwidths, processors and speeds.
In addition, SVC technology opens up new possibilities for developers to use the VP8 video codec to improve the quality of data streaming operations.
SVC is a supplement to the data transfer rate adjustment mechanism, which is already implemented in TrueConf Server. SVC serves to change frame frequency and resolution during streaming without transcoding on the server, unlike the Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) used prior to SVC. This feature of SVC technology makes it possible to conduct many group video conferences on a standard server. The transcoding of video steams inherent in MCU required considerable computing power and expensive specialized servers, a cost which was passed to consumers.
The introduction of SVC fundamentally changes the power requirements of video streaming and allows clients to participate in video conferences from mobile devices. Prior to the use of SVC technology, users were limited by reduced computer processing power, and could only receive videos with lower resolutions on most systems.
TrueConf developers upgraded both the channel tracking module and intellectual module, which regulates data transfer rates between conference devices, and introduced an updated version of the VP8 video codec.
About TrueConf, http://trueconf.com
A video conferencing software developer TrueConf was founded in 2003. The company develops individual and corporate solutions in the field of video and audio transmission.
TrueConf products are designed to transmit high definition digital video data, integrate hardware units into the network, hold video conferences with up to 250 user terminals; can be used both on PC’s and on conference halls equipment.
TrueConf has a long history of implementation of video conferencing solutions which includes about 1,000 successful projects in various fields in CIS countries. TrueConf corporate video communication products are used by government institution, educational, financial establishments, small and bigger businesses involved in all types of activity.
Product line:
- TrueConf Server – dedicated video conferencing server;
- TrueConf Gateway – solution allows the connection of other manufacturers’ client terminals to the TrueConf Server (VideoPort VCS);
- TrueConf Online – cloud-based video conferencing service working through the Internet;
- TrueConf Mobile – video application for Android mobile devices.
Video conferencing software for business, education, telemedicine and government.
