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Rikei Corporation (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Satoru Isaka) is pleased to announce that it has concluded a new distributor agreement with Artiza Networks, Inc. (Head Office: Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takashi Tokonami) and started to sell new network switch “Video Stream Combiner.”

Market situation

With the expansion of IP networks in recent years, besides the traditional DVB-ASI ^(*1) transmission system, digital video distribution has expanded into IP protocol transmission.

Artiza Networks, Inc., with whom Rikei has concluded a distributor agreement, develops and sells transmission measurement devices used for building communication infrastructure as well as network management systems for performing maintenance and operations management of communication infrastructure.

“Video Stream Combiner,” which Rikei has begun selling, detects packet loss and major delays when distributing content on IP networks and then switches to another path to ensure stable content distribution.

*1 DVB-ASI: The transmission standard defined by DVB (Digital Video Broadcast). DVB-ASI is used when connecting video distribution devices in cable, satellite, or terrestrial broadcast facilities.

Product overview

“Video Stream Combiner” monitors IP packets distributed over different transmission paths and switches paths without interruption when packet loss or a major delay occurs in one such path. In the unlikely event that a device failure occurs, network communication is ensured by means of the bypass feature.

Features

• Monitors the RTP ^(*2) sequence number and maintains continuity.
• Two-second maximum seamless buffer; corrects differences due to transmission delays.
• Supports VLAN (optional).

*2 RTP: Real-time Transport Protocol. RTP is a data communication protocol for delivering voice and video data streams in real time.

Specifications

• Model No.: VSC-1G
• Receiving ports: 10/100/1000BASE-T ×2 (4)
• Transmitting ports: 10/100/1000BASE-T ×2 (4)
• Administration port: 10/100/1000BASE-T ×1
• Maximum No. of streams: 30 (60) streams
• Retention time: 1–2000 ms
• Management features: SSH, SYSLOG, WebUI, SNMP agent
• OS: Linux

* Specifications in parentheses are available as an additional option.

* Of the two transmitting ports, one is for exclusive use as a mirror port.

Future plans

Making use of our long years of delivery record in the broadcasting/video distribution industry, Rikei plans to expand sales mainly in the broadcasting/telecommunications industry, where companies seek to ensure stable digital video distribution via IP networks.

Sales price

List price: 1.3 million yen (tax excluded)

* Base price only. Options and maintenance are charged separately.

About Artiza Networks

About Rikei Corporation

Established in 1957, Rikei Corporation is a solution provider for the IT and electronics industries.

Rikei offers a wide variety of solutions centered on the world’s cutting edge technologies and advanced products in the fields of system solutions, such as entrance exam and educational affairs systems and IT infrastructure, business strategy, and information security solutions. It also provides network solutions, such as satellite communication data transfer systems, digital video transfer systems, network systems for telecommunication operators and other private companies, wireless access systems, and disaster management information systems. In addition to solutions, Rikei provides electronic components and devices, such as high frequency components, high performance adhesives for industrial use, testers for automotive audio and navigation equipment, power grid analysis systems, defense-related machinery and security systems.

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