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WINK Streaming Introduces Industry-Leading AV1 Support with 8K Resolution {Doral, Florida}, November 7, 2024 - WINK Streaming announces comprehensive support for AV1 encoding and decoding at resolutions up to 8K, marking a significant advancement in high-quality video delivery technology. This implementation positions WINK Streaming at the forefront of next-generation video compression technology, offering superior quality at lower bitrates compared to traditional codecs. The new AV1 implementation is now available across WINK's entire product line, including WINK Forge, V-Forge Cloud Transcoder, and WINK Media Router. This update enables customers to leverage AV1's advanced compression capabilities for both live and on-demand content, with particular benefits for high-resolution surveillance and monitoring applications. "Our implementation of AV1 at 8K resolution represents a major milestone in video delivery technology," says David Brown, Director of Sales and Marketing at WINK Streaming. "While current protocol support for live AV1 feeds is still evolving, we're committed to supporting all emerging standards as they mature. This positions our customers ahead of the curve in video compression technology." Key Features of WINK's AV1 Implementation: - Full 8K resolution support (7680×4320 pixels) - Hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding - Up to 40% better compression compared to HEVC - Seamless integration with existing WINK products - Support for HDR and wide color gamut While the current implementation primarily benefits VOD workflows, WINK Streaming is actively developing support for emerging live streaming protocols. The company has committed to implementing full live streaming capabilities as industry standards evolve and mature. For existing customers, the AV1 capability is available as a free upgrade through WINK's standard update channels. New customers can access these features immediately across all supported products. About WINK Streaming WINK Streaming, founded in 2006, is a global leader in content delivery and content caching, video delivery, surveillance, encoding, and live transcoding solutions. The company offers flexible and custom tailorable solutions for various deployment sizes from municipal to city and state-wide solutions. WINK Streaming's key focus is on providing the highest-quality, lowest-latency content delivery globally by pairing high-quality encoding and transcoding systems with a custom-tailored network. WINK Streaming's network spans the globe and has operations in over a dozen countries. For more information, visit: https://www.wink.co/. Media Contact: David Brown Company: WINK Streaming Web Site: www.wink.co Email Address: sales@wink.co Phone Number: 312-281-5433 All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners. |