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Haivision collaborating with Zixi for Internet-based video networking

April 5, 2011

Video networking, digital signage and IP video distribution solutions firm Haivision today announced that it has collaborated with Zixi LLC to incorporate Zixi technology directly within its low-latency Makito encoder and decoder HD H.264 appliances.

Zixi enables broadcast-quality HD video transport over low-cost public Internet connections, according to Haivision. Haivision's Makito is an ultra-compact, low-power, easy-to-set-up-and-deploy appliance that can now be ordered with Zixi-ready capabilities.

"Zixi presents a very compelling solution for our media, house of worship and enterprise clients," Haivision Executive Vice President Peter Maag said in the announcement. "We collaborated with Zixi to support the Zixi technology directly within our Makito encoders after continual market success together. We have over 15 mutual client installations within the broadcast and church segments that benefit from this combined solution daily."

The Makito/Zixi solution is ideal for connecting facilities over low-cost and readily available Internet connections, saving thousands of dollars every month compared with managed-performance network services, the company said.

Zixi overcomes IP transport challenges specific to video through advanced multimedia time synchronization and error recovery technology that accommodates the sometimes severe packet loss and end-to-end latency issues associated with the public Internet. Zixi also provides Internet services to distribute up to full HDTV (1080p/60fps) video to multiple destinations simultaneously, including Zixi-ready Makito decoders and players with the Zixi Client software.

Zixi-ready Makito and Barracuda encoders and Makito decoders are now available from Haivision. To enable video delivery and management with Zixi technology, customers can obtain licenses and services directly from Zixi LLC.