RealNetworks and Intel Collaborate on Next-Generation Streaming Media Programming

Strategic Insights -

RealNetworks, Inc. and Intel Corporation have announced an agreement to accelerate the deployment of next-generation streaming media programming on the Internet and intranets. As part of this strategic partnership, RealNetworks has integrated Intel's Streaming Web Video software technology into its RealSystem G2 platform. This collaboration aims to provide content creators with a more efficient production system and consumers with a better viewing experience.

The combination of Intel's technology and RealNetworks' solutions is expected to lower the barriers to widespread deployment of streaming media programming on the Web. According to RealNetworks, the integration of Intel's software will enable up to four times faster video encoding than previous streaming media delivery systems. For example, a single file can be encoded in real-time on a 400-MHz Pentium II processor-based system, while improving video performance and quality.

Key Takeaways:

  • RealNetworks and Intel have partnered to accelerate the deployment of next-generation streaming media programming on the Web and intranets.
  • RealNetworks has licensed and integrated Intel's Streaming Web Video software technology into its RealSystem G2 platform.
  • The collaboration aims to provide content creators with a more efficient production system and consumers with a better viewing experience.
  • Intel's technology enables up to four times faster video encoding than previous streaming media delivery systems.
  • The integration of Intel's software allows for real-time video encoding on a 400-MHz Pentium II processor-based system, improving video performance and quality.
  • The combination of Intel's technology and RealNetworks' solutions will lower the barriers to widespread deployment of streaming media programming on the Web.
  • RealSystem G2, which incorporates Intel's technology, will be available within 30 days.
  • The partnership will also enable the creation and playback of richer media presentations using SMIL-based programming.

Statistics:

  • Up to four times faster video encoding than previous streaming media delivery systems.
  • Video encoding in real-time on a 400-MHz Pentium II processor-based system.
  • The partnership aims to provide a more efficient production system for content creators and a better viewing experience for consumers.

Sources:

  • "RealNetworks, Inc. and Intel Corporation Announce Agreement to Accelerate Broad-Scale Deployment of Next-Generation Streaming Media Programming," PR Newswire, September 16, 1998.
  • "RealSystem G2 Enables the Highest Quality Audio and Video Available on the Internet and Corporate Intranets Today," RealNetworks, Inc.
  • "About Intel," Intel Corporation.
  • "About RealNetworks," RealNetworks, Inc.
  • *Test unit is a 400 MHz Pentium(R) processor-based II system with 128 MB RAM running RealNetworks RealSystem G2 vs RealNetworks RealSystem 5.0 using sport video content.