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VideoProc Team Goes Deep into H266 VVC Codec

Digiarty Software, a company that has all along placed importance on video codecs and formats, now takes the lead in giving an insight into the next-generation video encoding and decoding standard, Versatile Video Coding (H.266/VVC).

Since last year or recently, many people have known that H.266/VVC is the successor to the current High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265/HEVC) that can deliver 30-50% higher compression ratio. But what people don’t know is the specific improvements on its compression algorithm, and what makes it better than H.265, H.264, AV1 and VP9.

The detailed tips, comparisons and proofs are in the post: https://www.videoproc.com/resource/h266-vvc.htm

34 members have joined Media Coding Industry Forum (MC-IF) for the development of this new codec since October 2017. A lot of companies, institutes, universities and non-government organizations have gave direct or indirect supports. VideoProc Team from Digiarty also stands by the future popularization of H.266.

Generally, what makes a new codec worth spreading is the improved compression ratio. It will takes less bit rates for data transmission. Huston Xu, Product Manager of VideoProc added, “At the same quality, VVC guarantees a smaller file size; in a similar way, at the same file size, video encoded with VVC will have incomparable image quality.” Besides, it is now the best option for streaming 4K/8K/16K content on TV, supporting HDR and 360° videos.

To prove such points, VideoProc team has carried out various tests, for example, by comparing VVC with HEVC, H.264 and AV1. And the rough conclusion is as follows:

Coding efficiency: H.266/VVC > AV1 > HEVC > AVC. But AV1 exceeds H.266 when dealing with 1080p HD or lower-resolution videos. The superiority of VVC is when it encodes/decodes higher resolution videos, such as 4K and above.
In H.266/VVC, both Intra and Inter video coding algorithms are optimized. It utilizes quad-tree, ternary-tree and binary-tree at the same time, as well as a set of more advanced technologies.
Encoding/decoding difficulty: H.266 > AV1 > HEVC > AVC

It is hard to say whether the compatibility of VVC will be better that HEVC since HEVC had licensing issues. But it is clear that it would be more difficult and CPU-intensive to encode and decode a H.266/VVC video than AV1, HEVC and H.264 videos. To avoid the problem in advance, Digiarty is developing an efficient VVC converter with the assistant of Level 3 Hardware Acceleration. It will be used to transcode H.266 to H.265/H.264, convert incompatible videos to MP4, WMV, MOV, AVI, MPEG, MKV, ProRes and so on, and make any videos supported by Apple iPhone/iPad, Android devices, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PSP, Roku and so on. Now this converter software is on the way and is expected to be built in VideoProc.

As for the future of H.266, this firm is neutral but more optimistic. It believes that VVC will take a great role in video compression and UHD data transmission. But it doubts about the possibility of its monopoly position and replacing other existing and future codecs. Instead, it is more convinced that VVC will coexist with HEVC, H.264, VP9, AV1, as well as the upcoming Essential Video Codec (EVC) and Low Complexity Essential Video Codec (LCEVC).

About Digiarty Software, Inc.

Digiarty Software, Inc., the developer of VideoProc, is a leading company in multimedia software industry. Founded in 2006, it has involved in various areas and extended its business scope to diversified fields. Video editor, video recorder, video converter, video downloader, DVD ripper, DVD copy and iPhone manager are representing functions of its users-favored products. This customer-oriented company has accumulated vast user base all over the world and evolved to be the prosperous company in the industry. To get more info about the company, please visit its official web page: https://www.videoproc.com&index=6&md5=960aa02ca490df35c7a47f88051ef42e">https://www.videoproc.com.

Softline assists GTLK with adding SOC as a service to its cybersecurity event management system

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - August 5, 2020 - In July 2017, Softline launched a MaxPatrol SIEM-based cybersecurity event management system that can respond to detected incidents in real time for GTLK.

The customer needed to strengthen its current security systems. After a review of all potential threats, risks, and costs inherent to a range of Russian as well as imported systems, a modular solution from Positive Technologies (USA) was selected as the most dependable, streamlined and economical. Also, this solution was certified by the Russian Federal Security Service, included into the Russian Software Register, and therefore exempt from the current import restrictions.

In today’s world, however, a single project would hardly ensure information security forever, as intruders are getting smarter, security regulations are tightened and companies keep expanding. The customer soon realized that even an optimal configured SIEM solution was no longer sufficient for early detection of cyberattacks and fast incident analysis in multiple information systems. A major revamping of the system was needed.

Moreover, as Positive Technologies engineers in 2018–2019 improved the automated analysis of data from physical security systems and perimeter security systems, GTLK realized that simple data correlation and processing workflows also needed to be continuously improved.

In this situation the company decided to establish a Security Operation Center. However, neither an on-premise SOC, nor a cloud version were not an option: the client wanted a hybrid SOC that would employ the existing SIEM system from Positive Technologies as a source of events.

The company considered and tested several SOC solutions and providers. Infosecurity ISOC was chosen due to its obvious advantages:

Best price/quality ratio (brand-name development + automation);
Personalized approach;
Hybrid implementation based on PT SIEM (a key point for considerable savings);
High-level SLA (24x7x365 response time);
Official corporate center status with regulators;
International certification by Carnegie Mellon University.

"GTLK is a high-tech company with a sound approach to cybersecurity strategy and high expectations about our contractors as well as their systems. Benchmark tests have demonstrated that ISOC has several advantages over competitors. It is a truly comprehensive automatic monitoring system for prompt detection and efficient investigation of cybersecurity incidents of any complexity. It means we will be able not only to keep up with the times but also remain one step ahead,"—said Sergey Bessarabov, Deputy CEO for Government Relations at GTLK.

"We are pleased that a high-tech and innovation-oriented company such as GTLK chose us as the main partner for cybersecurity incident and response services. Our skilled experts successfully completed the project as scheduled," commented Kirill Solodovnikov, CEO at Infosecurity, Softline Group.

"As a result, we have received an efficient cybersecurity monitoring and response center that can be easily adapted to any of our requests. In addition, SOC as a service can be modified fast, which is just as important to us as the reliable protection of the corporate infrastructure. Now the service has been commissioned and shows superb results,"—said Sergey Rysin, Head of the Information Security Directorate at GTLK.

About us:

Softline is a leading global Information Technology solutions and services provider focused on emerging markets of Eastern Europe, Americas, and Asia. We help our customer achieve digital transformation and protect their business with cybersecurity technologies. Our services include end-to-end technology solutions, public and private clouds, software and hardware provisioning and broad array of associated services.

Softline’s 2019 turnover exceeded $1.54 Billion US dollars with sales growth 13.2% in the Group of Companies. Softline has offices in 50 countries and 95 cities worldwide. With more than 25 years of distinguished history we have managed to grow rapidly while consolidating technology expertise and a business model encompassing all emerging markets.

We serve over 60 000 Enterprise and SMB clients, both from private and public sectors. Over 1500 account managers, 1000 solution sales and technical presale professionals and 1000 engineers and technical specialists help our customers navigate through the ever-changing complex IT environment. We build long-term relationships with our clients, partners and employees.

Softline has partnerships with more than 3000 software and hardware manufacturers and has highest partner status with all our key partners. We provide a unique marketing and sales channel for our partners in all the markets where we operate. Softline is always customer centric and provides brand independent solutions which best serve customer’s needs.

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ALSEGO launches a new financial middleware solution

Banks exchange a significant number of financial messages every day, sharing files in various formats. Each file contains several messages, each of which corresponds to an interbank financial transaction. For example, a customer of one bank may transfer funds to an account belonging to a customer of another financial institution.

Analyze messages regardless of their format

Banks regularly receive files containing several messages (containing transaction data) and must be able to read and process each of them. “The processing of these files can be a tedious operation for banking institutions, which must in particular manage a wide variety of formats," explains Marc Van Oost, CEO of AlSego, a software editor for the banking sector. “In order to support them in this process, we have developed a specific middleware, called Symphony, which allows them to read and analyze files in various formats, to take messages and then share them in other formats, such as SWIFT, VIR 2000, or ISO 20022.”

Facilitate transaction processing

Symphony takes the consolidated file, unbundles the transactions atomically and analyzes each transaction and then reconsolidates or groups them in the desired format. “In addition, the operation performed by the solution facilitates the fulfilment of regulatory obligations such as anti-money laundering checks," explains Laurent Busser, CTO of AlSego. “To this end, our solution can be coupled with various software applications dedicated to these specific processes, such as Accuity's Fircosoft solution, which enables transaction screening. Once these operations have been carried out, Symphony makes it possible to import all the data directly into the bank's CORE BANKING in the appropriate format.”

Orchestrate all messages

By managing a wide variety of formats, grouping and ungrouping messages, and facilitating the specific processing of each transaction, Symphony provides a means of efficiently orchestrating all messages transmitted between financial institutions. “Ensuring the validity of a transaction and compliance with applicable rules becomes easier," continued Marc Van Oost. “The solution makes it possible to do away with tools that are often developed in-house and which are now difficult to maintain and expensive. Once the bank's own business rules have been defined, Symphony ensures that the information is distributed between the various internal and external applications to guarantee analysis and processing.”
For the bank, the benefits lie in time savings and economies of scale. The editor adapts the tool to any changes in current formats. With this solution, the bank can ensure that operations are maintained while reducing compliance risks.

Accelerate transaction processing

The solution is also designed to be fault tolerant. In the event of an incident at a node that supports it, the solution can resume operations precisely where it left off from another node and assure the banking institution that all operations will be carried out correctly. "The Symphony platform, thanks to its real-time architecture, is an asset for banks wishing to engage in instant processing, in compliance with Instant SEPA requirements, to take just one example," said Laurent Busser. “It is possible for the bank to receive or push transactions individually and to apply operations, such as filtering, to them and thus accelerate them.”

betterworks Ranks in Worlds Fastest Growing SaaS Companies

Betterworks Honored in SaaS Mag’s Prestigious Annual “SaaS 1000”

Redwood City, Calif., and New York City – August 3, 2020 -- betterworks, the leading enterprise software for OKRs/CFRs, Engagement, and Calibration, has been ranked No. 200 on SaaS Mag’s list of the top 1000 global SaaS companies in 2020.

SaaS Mag’s annual “SaaS 1000” features the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world based on a proprietary algorithm that identifies SaaS organizations leading their markets, from large enterprises to smaller startups.

“Work is not a place you go, it’s what you do,” said Doug Dennerline, CEO of betterworks. “With new ways of working being invented daily, more and more enterprises are realizing the necessity of a transparent organizing system to keep their workforces aligned to company objectives and engaged with the challenges and rewards of a job well done. We are gratified SaaS Mag recognizes betterworks as a leader in our segment of the SaaS marketplace.”

About betterworks
With its unique combined OKR, Conversations, Feedback & Recognition (CFRs), Engagement, and Calibration solution, Betterworks empowers companies to execute on their business objectives with agility and resilience through alignment, commitment, and transparency. Betterworks’ formula for Better™ empowers leaders and employees to perform at the highest level and sustain competitive advantage from anywhere.

The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, is backed by Kleiner Perkins, and is the only OKR/CFR platform endorsed by OKR pioneer John Doerr. Betterworks is used daily by employees and managers in 119 countries in 20 languages. The company’s Solution and Professional Services Team has helped multiple global organizations, including Intuit, Kroger, Lending Tree, and Vertiv, achieve agile execution. For more information about the latest business and people management strategies and best practices, please visit www.betterworks.com.

About SaaS Mag

SaaS Mag is the world's largest quarterly SaaS publication informing leaders in the industry on business, technical, and market trends. SaaS Mag was started by M&A advisors who encountered SaaS company founders, funders, and executives, and realized the growing industry needed its own source of insider news and analysis. The publication is distributed to tens of thousands of SaaS professionals and features advice, profiles of innovative people and companies, and industry commentary.

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Toradex announces availability of Dahlia Carrier Board for Verdin SoMs

28 July 2020, Horw, Switzerland: Toradex, a leader in embedded computing, announces the release and availability of Dahlia, the latest addition to its carrier board offerings for the Verdin family of System on Modules (SoMs).

Dahlia provides a simple and convenient development platform for the Verdin SoMs. The board provides easy access to the most common interfaces in a compact 120mm x 120mm form factor. As with all Toradex carrier boards, the design is fully open and is an ideal starting point for your own customized Verdin carrier board.

Highlights:

Simple power via USB-C (PD and BC)
UART and JTAG interfaces conveniently accessible via a single USB-C connector
Gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI-2, CAN, etc.
Free and open design – allowing you to access the complete Altium design and manufacturing data

Verdin modules provide a modern, future-proof set of interfaces focusing on ease-of-use and robustness. The Verdin line expands on the already successful Colibri and Apalis SoM families and comes with the same extensive software, documentation, ecosystem and support. This includes Torizon - the easy-to-use industrial Linux platform - and Toradex BSP Layers and Reference Images for Yocto Project.

The currently available Verdin SoMs feature the new powerful and efficient NXP^® i.MX 8M Mini/Nano applications processors. Currently in development, is a Verdin SoM with NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor with Neural Network Accelerator and Image Signal Processing units. Additional Verdin boards are planned. Dahlia works with all current and upcoming Verdin SoMs providing highly scalable and future-proof solutions.

The Dahlia is available on the Toradex webshop, for more information visit the Dahlia Carrier Board page.

About Toradex:
Toradex is a global company headquartered in Switzerland. It is focused on offerings to make high-reliable embedded computing easy. Toradex offers Arm®-based System on Modules (SoMs) and customized SBCs. Powered by NXP® i.MX 6, i.MX 7, i.MX 8 and Vybrid; and NVIDIA® Tegra 2, 3 and TK1 SoCs, these pin-compatible SoMs offer scalability and come with free premium support, long-term product availability, and industrial-grade software such as Torizon. Toradex relies on exceptional engineering, modern infrastructure, and advanced automation to consistently and rapidly deliver the latest and greatest hardware and software to its customers.

For more information, please visit https://www.toradex.com/.

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