Mobile Video Transcoder Version 2.0 Released by Flash Networks

Flash Networks is one of the leading global providers of intelligent mobile Internet solutions. The company recently announced a new version of its Harmony Transcoder, which comes with the ability to optimize new video formats such as HTML5, Ultra HD, as well as 3D videos. The transcoder also has the ability to measure in real time the quality of service to ensure a positive user experience.

Based on data collected from mobile operators across the world, video bitrates and along with it video volumes have more than doubled during the last 18 months. There is also expected to be more congestion that is bound to arise from new formats such as 3D video, which is currently a small yet increasing segment of video traffic, that comes with twice the bitrate of a normal 2D video on average.

In a release, Merav Bahat, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Flash Networks (News - Alert) said that "With new standards such as 3D video and ultra high definition gradually penetrating the market, optimization solutions are becoming an increasingly important focus for mobile operators. As pioneers in the mobile video optimization market, we were the first to introduce advanced video optimization capabilities to mobile operators worldwide, and we continue to evolve our solution in response to market changes and maintain our competitive edge."

Flash Networks Harmony Transcoder offers one of the smoothest possible viewing based on real time network conditions and also measures the end to end user experience during transcoding to ensure that all quality standards are maintained. The new version comes with significantly higher capacity that supports the widest variety of formats such as HD, Ultra HD and 3D. It will also support dynamic adaptive streaming schemes that include the leading delivery methods from Apple, Adobe and Microsoft (News - Alert).

Flash Networks will be presenting the challenges and solutions for video optimization at the Mobile Video Summit, October 18th in London.

Flash Networks is a global provider of intelligent mobile Internet solutions that enable operators to improve quality of experience, reduce network operational expenses, and manage and monetize the mobile Internet. If you would like to find out more information, please visit www.flashnetworks.com.