Craig,
Here is the information I do Know about Concurrent Computer and IVOD.
The Maxion/IMS Interactive Multimedia Server is a packaged system designed
to bring the capabilities of the Maxion Multiprocessor system to todays demanding
interactive multimedia applications. The Maxion/IMS package is an ideal
server for use in applications such as interactive video-on-demand, telemedicine,
distance learning,interactive gaming, video conferencing, and other applications
requiring high performance multimedia capabilities and extensive real-time interaction.
The Maxion/IMS is capable of storing, routing, and transporting full motion
video, cd-quality audio, and high resolution image data. Video data is
isochronous in nature, and the Maxion/IMS real-time capabilities make it
uniquely suited for supporting isochronous communication. Additionally
Maxion/IMS offers a high performance ATM interface. Also, because of its
real-time capabilities, Maxion/IMS can simultaneously respond, in real-time
to back channel inputs to provide instantaneous response in support of the
most intensively interactive multimedia applications.
Well thats it in a nutshell and believe me their is competition in Interactive
video-on-demand.
Concurrent is a world leader with a proven product. They are presently
aggressively marketing it along with many other systems the company has.
Concurrent is a new company upon the completed merger and is well focused and
has knowledgeable leadership. IVDO does have competion! |
