Blue Stream Fiber Deploys Vecima and KeyFrame™ to Improve Video Streaming Quality
The KeyFrame Media Optimization Solution enables Broadband Service Providers (BSPs) to elevate video quality using real-time generative AI while simultaneously reducing bitrates.
With KeyFrame, network operators can dramatically improve video quality while simultaneously reducing required bitrates. This patented technology not only continues to ensure true 1080p and 4K resolution but also features advanced capabilities such as denoising and artifact removal, spatial and temporal anti-aliasing, and artifact-free upscaling. In addition, it can significantly reduce bitrates, resulting in efficiencies in both storage and transmission.
'We were impressed by the immediate improvement in video quality for our viewers while also achieving significant bitrate efficiencies using KeyFrame,' said Craig Walker, Senior Director of Advanced Technology at Blue Stream Fiber. 'At Blue Stream Fiber, we are committed to providing the highest quality streaming experience, especially for live sports, and KeyFrame helps us achieve this more efficiently and cost-effectively.'
Operating upstream of encode and distribution pipelines, KeyFrame optimizes overall system efficiency, ensuring exceptional video quality while dramatically reducing bitrates and maintaining low door-to-door latency throughout the delivery process.
'A superior video experience helps operators increase customer satisfaction and drive multi-product retention,' said Paul Strickland, Vice President and General Manager, Vecima Content Delivery & Storage. 'With the addition of KeyFrame to our MediaScale™ end-to-end content delivery and monetization platform, Blue Stream Fiber will deliver a higher quality video experience while reducing bitrates – simultaneously delighting viewers and reducing costs.'
Learn more at vecima.com/content-distribution/keyframe.
About Blue Stream Fiber
Blue Stream Fiber provides all customers, including residents, HOAs, COAs, developers, and businesses with the most advanced broadband, television, and voice products all over 100% gigabit-capable networks. With a 45+ year history of providing customers with local and high-touch customer service and world-class future-proof technology, Blue Stream Fiber has become a trusted telecommunications partner throughout Florida and Houston.
About Vecima Networks
Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) is leading the global evolution to the multi-gigabit, content-rich networks of the future. Our talented people deliver future-ready software, services, and integrated platforms that power broadband and video streaming networks, monitor and manage transportation, and transform experiences in homes, businesses, and everywhere people connect. We help our customers evolve their networks with cloud-based solutions that deliver ground-breaking speed, superior video quality, and exciting new services to their subscribers. There is power in connectivity – it enables people, businesses, and communities to grow and thrive. Learn more at vecima.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Vecima's business strategies and objectives, and the anticipated benefits, performance, capabilities, availability or adoption of its products and services. Such statements reflect current expectations and assumptions about future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Vecima undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law.
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