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RealNetworks launches first digital media server
By siliconindia
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Wednesday, 11 September 2002, 19:30 IST
BANGALORE: RealNetworks on Wednesday said that it has unveiled Helix Universal Server that lowers the cost of digital media delivery by supporting every major digital media format while also breaking new ground in delivery performance.
The server streams all major media types, including RealAudio, RealVideo, Apple's QuickTime, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and Windows Media. The server hopes to provide multi-format solutions to broadcasters, enterprises, content providers, telecommunication carriers, Internet service providers and hosting companies. Helix Universal Server enables organizations to consolidate their streaming infrastructure and lower complexity. As a result, the cost of digital media delivery is significantly reduced.
"This latest Helix Universal Server is a breakthrough for Internet media delivery. For several years customers have been asking us for a universal solution. Today, we are delivering on that longstanding dream with the Helix Universal Server," said Martin Plaehn, senior vice president of Media Systems, RealNetworks.
"By enabling network operators, enterprises and content owners to consolidate their infrastructure onto a single platform, Helix Universal Server provides the foundation for the future of the entire industry," he said.
Helix Universal Server delivers 400% more Windows Media streams than Windows Media Server on the same hardware. When comparing Helix Universal Server on Windows 2000 with Windows Media Server on Windows 2000, Helix serves 200% more Windows Media streams.
The Helix Universal Server is built on RealNetworks revolutionary new Helix Platform, which includes core media delivery technology and application interfaces for building media-enabled products and applications.
Organizations worldwide that have announced support for Helix Universal Server include Boeing Corporation, Deutsche Telekom, Exodus, HP, IBM, J-Stream, NASA, Network Appliance, Northwestern University, Speedera Networks, Sun Microsystems, and Volera.