Philippe Wetzel

VITEC, a provider of advanced video solutions, will demonstrate the zero-latency MGW Ace Encoder and MGW Ace Decoder solution, achieving video contribution with no visible delay. Powered by the VITEC HEVC GEN2+ codec, the multiple award-winning solution delivers 16-millisecond glass-to-glass latency. This innovative codec provides best-in-class HEVC video quality up to 4:2:2 10-bit and sets a new industry standard that is unmatched in video quality, bit rate, and latency. Flexible Connectivity Options “We are excited to showcase the VITEC zero-latency HEVC solution at NAB this year,” said Philippe Wetzel, Founder and CEO, VITEC. “I take pride in the engineering capability of VITEC's R&D teams to deliver an HEVC codec that achieves latency that is even faster than a blink of an eye. There is no visible delay.” The MGW Ace Encoder and MGW Ace Decoder pair provide flexible connectivity options, including HD-SDI and HDMI, and are backward-compatible with H.264. For contribution workflows that require the highest video quality and zero latency, the MGW Ace solution delivers bandwidth-efficient HEVC in a compact, low-power-consumption form factor.

VITEC, a provider of advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, announced a new promotion within its senior leadership as part of the company's commitment to ensuring excellence in customer service. Mark D'Addio, formerly VITEC's vice president of business development and emerging markets, will now serve as senior vice president of sales and marketing. Understanding Customer Priorities "More and more applications can benefit from advanced streaming capabilities and IPTV infrastructure, but providing the right video solution demands a complete understanding of each customer's priorities and how to achieve the best workflow," said Philippe Wetzel, president and CEO at VITEC. "Mark is a seasoned expert who is well-known and respected in the streaming industry for pinpointing the solutions that meet unique market needs. This promotion strengthens our commitment to the growing market and providing high-quality, reliable, and affordable broadcast-grade video solutions." Media Workflow Challenge Solving Mark D'Addio brings more than 25 years of video expertise and executive leadership to his new role. He has been with VITEC for more than seven years, building relationships with customers worldwide and helping solve media workflow challenges across many different vertical markets and applications.