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Streambox provides a single software-based platform for live and file-based video transport and acquisition over IP. The platform comprises clients - from small form factor mobile devices and laptops - to rule-based video management and play-out systems. The scalable end-to-end Streambox solutions can be integrated into all IP centric broadcast and broadband operations.

Streambox solutions are based on the industry-leading ACT-L3™ codec which provides unrivaled performance, reliability, and quality over low data rate IP networks for fast transmission and play-out of video streams in HD and SD. Our platform solutions enable broadcasters, government agencies, enterprises and other users to enhance their content ownership, simplify operations, and increase operational efficiencies.

Reduce Cost
Media groups serving local television markets are turning to Streambox in increasing numbers because our technology helps them enhance their mobile newsgathering capabilities while streamlining overall news operations and reducing cost. In fact, for less than half the cost of a microwave truck, a local broadcaster would be able to deploy a basic Streambox package comprising several software encoders, scalable video management systems, and play-out capabilities.

Increase Competitiveness
Our newsgathering platform helps broadcasters stay competitive, simplify operations, and potentially increase their market share by enabling them to report breaking news as events unfold and simultaneously feeding the video to their websites, affiliate stations and networks, as well as other news properties, such as newspaper websites.

Newsgathering Clients	Centralized Video Management	File-based Video and Play-out
Streambox SBT3-7500 Encoder The super-compact SBT3-7500 encoder features DV, SDI, and analog video capture options and runs on 12v as well as AC power. Streambox Rackmount Encoders The full-featured 1RU and 2RU rackmount SD and HD encoders transmit high-quality broadcast video for low latency newsgathering and video transport applications. Streambox Encoding Software & Hardware Typically used for mobile newsgathering, Streambox’s encoding software and hardware are ideal for use by field reporters covering breaking news for either live or file-based video play-out. Streambox ACT-L3 Software Encoder for Apple QuickTime The Streambox Software Encoder for Apple QuickTime enables remote reporters to enhance the speed of transmission of field-edited QuickTime wrapped ACT-L3 files. The files are played out on the Streambox Media Station. Streambox VideoPhone Software Ported to a variety of mobile devices, The Streambox VideoPhone software provides immediate transmission of video from mobile devices.	Streambox Distribution Server The Streambox Distribution Server provides centralized rule-based video stream routing and management from Streambox Encoders to Streambox Decoders, Media Players, and Media Stations. Streambox IFB Server The Streambox IFB Server plays an integral role in the newsgathering work flow between the studio and the field reporters over the IP back-channel connection. It is used for real-time talk-back.	Streambox Store and Forward Client Software The Streambox Store and Forward Client Software enables users such as field reporters and video editors to manage and transmit video files to the Streambox Store and Forward Server. Streambox Store and Forward Server The Streambox Store and Forward Server is capable of receiving multiple simultaneous video streams from multiple users. It integrates with the Store and Forward Client and the Media Station via a web-based interface which enables the operator to view meta-data information and thumbnail views of incoming video files. Streambox Media Station The Streambox Media Station is a video play-out device for live and file-based QuickTime wrapped ACT-L3 files, raw ACT-L3 files, or other video file formats. Video play-out is scheduled through a web-based interface. It produces an SDI or analog video signal. Streambox Rackmount Decoders Streambox rackmount decoders receive and play-out high quality SD and HD broadcast video and audio. The decoders produce an SDI or analog video signal.