Four Key Challenges With Video Compression – And How Specta Integra Simplifies Them

Advancements in tech have transformed how we capture, compress, transmit, and display video. Network Innovations’ Specta Integra is an integrated solution for high-definition video compression over unreliable networks.

Securely delivering live video from anywhere has become essential for organizations, law enforcement, and public security to maintain situational awareness and enhance surveillance capabilities. Industries demand higher resolution monitoring and faster frame rates, all without compromising quality.

Utilizing the Latest in Compression Technology

Today, there’s a wide variety of compression technologies available on the market, and behind the scenes, they play a pivotal role in balancing video quality, bandwidth requirements, and storage needs. To achieve real-time video streaming from remote and challenging locations, customers are forced to sacrifice framerate, bit rate, scaling, or latency. Sending camera streams over unstable networks leads to pixelation, dropped frames, and delays viewing the feeds. This makes adding video compression to these environments ineffective.

The assumption is that the more rural and challenging your location, the more difficult it is to achieve high-quality and real-time camera feeds from anywhere.

Specta Integra combines new and highly efficient compression software to lightweight, low-power hardware to tackle the complexities of remote video management and deployment, delivering a streamlined, reliable solution. Whether upgrading your surveillance system or needing enhanced visibility into your operations, there are effective ways to build a robust, self-sustaining video infrastructure. In this blog, we'll explore how to achieve that.

1. It’s expensive and inefficient to transmit, store, and view HD video over unreliable networks.

Engineered to perform in low-bandwidth and unpredictable networks, Specta Integra footage maintains the same reduction in file size when stored, viewed, and shared, all while using industry-standard formats to offer 90% additional compression above other software.

Smaller file sizes make it significantly easier to upload, download, and stream video content, streamlining every stage of the video lifecycle:

• Transmission: Smaller file sizes result in faster uploads and downloads, smoother streaming experiences, and fewer interruptions during playback.
• Storage: Less storage space is required, freeing up resources and lowering costs for on-premises or cloud-based video storage solutions.
• Distribution: Sharing large video files becomes more practical, whether through email, file-sharing platforms, or direct downloads, making collaboration more efficient.
• Management: Smaller files simplify handling, organization, and retrieval, making it easier for teams to work with and manage their video libraries.

2. Quality loss, delays, and choppiness can result in ineffective footage that does not support new features like automatic detection and recognition. 

With modern compression techniques, reduced bandwidth requirements allow up to ten additional camera feeds to be transmitted over the same satellite bandwidth, expanding your monitoring capabilities. These clear, real-time camera streams empower teams to identify areas of concern using automated features.

Note: Specta Integra allows over-the-air adjustments to control and capture settings. This lets you fine-tune the output in real-time without sacrificing video quality. With secure, encrypted viewing, the footage you see is as sharp and reliable as the original capture, ensuring effectiveness in decision-making and site monitoring.

3. Using traditional compression methods to achieve standardization and ensure interoperability across systems is a complex process.

By adhering to ONVIF standards, Specta Integra is forward-compliant. Our video compressor is agnostic and flexible to interoperate between most cameras (USB and IP), drones, and Video Management Systems (VMS) in today’s market, using industry-standard protocols and formats. The device adapts to any network environment and is capable of sending video over satellite or cellular connections.

At Network Innovations, we believe in giving you the power to choose the solution that fits your needs best. Our solution is designed with flexibility in mind. It’s a comprehensive offering that can be tailored to your preferences – whether you opt for a software-only approach or a combination of hardware and software. From selecting the perfect cameras to customizing your Video Management System (VMS), the choice is yours.

4. Real-time, quality video requires high power draw and bulky equipment.

Reduce hardware and power requirements from the edge and back to the server room. Specta Integra aims to be as low power as possible, uses minimal computer resources, and enables compressed recordings to be stored at a lower capability.

The hardware's small form factor enables a discreet installation, making it an excellent choice for settings where minimizing visibility is important. Its compact size enables easy concealment and integration into various environments, such as mounting underneath seats, in operator’s cabs, or with brackets in discreet locations, without attracting attention.

Our Commitment 

Hardware and network agnostic, we support customers facing real-time video challenges in remote, network-limited environments. Our solutions are purpose-built to deliver compression without compromise – supporting vital operational initiatives such as tactical operations, site surveillance, infrastructure monitoring, and more.

If you have questions, our team is ready to help. Reach out today to get the guidance you need.