Press Release
PR2018102

Socionext to Demonstrate Advanced Encoding and Decoding ofMultiple Live Video Streams at Annual NAB Show
Featuring Single-Chip 4K HEVC Codec and Low Power, High-Efficiency 1U Systems
Capable of Delivering 32 4K60P Live Streamed Content Simultaneously
SUNNYVALE, Calif. March 19, 2018 --- Socionext Inc., a leading expert in video codecs,
systems and broadcasting technologies, will showcase a complete set of advanced video andbroadcast solutions for content and service providers at the annual NAB Show at the Las Vegas
Convention Center April 9-12.
NAB Show http://www.nabshow.com
At booth SU13614 in the South Hall’s upper level, Socionext has teamed up with various leading
server partners and solutions providers to create powerful and cost-effective high-density video
transcoding server platforms based on the company’s Media Cloud solution.
Socionext will be demonstrating the MB86M30, also known as the “M30”, multi-format Codec ICs
in a single 1RU form factor Media Cloud server. The Socionext Media Cloud-based solutions canperform real-time transcoding of up to 32 4Kp60 HEVC streams and up to 128 1080p60
AVC/HEVC streams with Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) in a single 1U rack system. The solutions are
low power, inexpensive and easy to deploy.
A single M30 codec can output 8 transcoded channels of AVC/HEVC in equal capacity andsupports most popular video codecs including HEVC, AVC and MPEG-2. The M30 poweredsystem is the only one available in the market today capable of transcoding up the 256 streams
in the 1U form factor.
The Socionext Media Cloud is a robust, low-cost, and easily deployable hardware transcoder
solution for HEVC video streaming. The solution delivers unprecedented levels of performancewith a tenfold increase in transcoding speed and efficiency, ensuring optimal streaming
experiences for viewers.
The Media Cloud is ideal for a wide range of streaming video applications. The device delivers alow-cost, compact, power-efficient, and easily deployable solution that addresses both theCAPEX (capital expense) and OPEX (operating expense) constraints of service providers.
As more and more consumers are switching from traditional cable subscriptions to web
streaming, broadcasters need to also update new content delivery method. The Socionext media

cloud is an ideal solution for content creators and service providers that need to cost-effectively
and efficiently deliver large volumes of diverse media formats, ranging from 4K to 420, to theirintended audience.
Socionext Media Cloud
http://socionextus.com/products/data-center-solutions/media-cloud-solution/
Socionext “Video in the Cloud” blog series
http://socionextus.com/blogs/4k-hdr-video-cloud-data-center/

About Socionext Inc.
Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products tocustomers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking, computing and other dynamictechnologies that drive today’s leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience,and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience forcustomers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia,
United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities.
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