A key enabling technique for multimedia systems and devices are sophisticated data compression schemes, facilitating the handling of large volumes of multimedia data in a practical way. A great variety of multimedia compression schemes has already been standardized by international consortia, and the research and standardization of even more efficient compression algorithms continues with an increasing pace.

Multimedia system integrators are increasingly faced with tightening constraints on performance, power consumption, and on the multitude of schemes and standards that a system has to handle. While in the past dedicated solutions for a single scheme had often been sufficient, the ability to support a wide range of existing and emerging compression standards has become a major criteria for the successful market introduction of new devices.

For the mobile multimedia market, videantis provides the highest performing complete video solution enabling a compelling user experience at significantly reduced power consumption and lowered BOM for manufacturers. The scalability of the videantis platform enables one-stop scalability to high definition video resolutions for the home multimedia markets.