On2 Extends Its Relationship with Skype in New Strategic Agreement
November 17 2008 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On2
Technologies (AMEX:ONT), a leader in video compression solutions,
today announced that it has signed a new agreement with Skype(TM),
the world's leading online communications company, to extend
Skype's relationship licensing On2's video codec technology.
Millions of people every day use Skype software to communicate with
others through free voice and video calls. On2's technology
provides encoding, scaling, pre-processing and post-processing of
video on Skype. On2 supported the launch of video on Skype in 2005
with the integration of the On2(R) VP7(TM) codec with Skype 2.0 for
Windows. Since that time, Skype launched High Quality Video in
October 2007, calling on the On2 codec, allowing users with as
little as 0.5mbps available bandwidth to enjoy full screen video
calls at VGA resolution. The On2 codec is also used in the recently
announced Asus(TM) AiGuru SV1 Skype Certified Videophone. The new
agreement is intended to pave the way for the On2 codec to migrate
along with the Skype service to a diverse array of new devices such
as the AiGuru SV1 Videophone. "On2 and Skype hold the same vision
for video communications and through our close cooperation we have
overcome the barriers keeping video calling out of reach for many,"
said Matt Frost, Interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer of On2
Technologies. "In the future, you can expect to see even better
video quality requiring even less bandwidth, and this will help to
make video calling even more commonplace." The superior compression
performance of the On2 codec makes High Quality Skype video calls
possible even over data rate connections as low as 300kbps. Among
the numerous quality-enhancing innovations in On2 video codecs is
Golden Frames, which enables a sharp background image to be
maintained with minimal data when the subject in the foreground is
continually moving. This feature is also extremely beneficial for
packet-loss recovery. On2 video codecs also require far less CPU
power for full duplex live video than other compression formats,
enabling Skype users with older and less powerful PC systems to
enjoy high quality video calls, and allowing stand-alone devices
like the AiGuru SV1 videophone to be produced cost effectively,
using less expensive processor technology. "Bringing a great video
calling experience to the average consumer is one of Skype's key
priorities, and we see On2 as a key partner in helping us deliver
this," said Manrique Brenes, Skype's Director of Business
Development and Product Management for Consumer Electronics. "Using
On2's codecs along with extensive software development and
optimization work by engineering teams at Skype, we are able to
help consumers overcome bandwidth constraints and deliver
best-in-class free video calling for consumers." For more
information about On2 video visit http://www.on2.com/ About On2
Technologies On2 (AMEX:ONT) creates advanced video compression
technologies for desktop and wireless. Powering the video in many
of today's leading web and mobile applications and devices, On2's
customers include: Nokia, Infineon, Sun Microsystems, Mediatek,
Sony, Facebook, Brightcove, Move Networks, Adobe and Skype. On2
Technologies is headquartered in Tarrytown, NY USA. For more
information please visit http://www.on2.com/ Trademarks mentioned
in this release are the property of their respective owners.
DATASOURCE: On2 Technologies CONTACT: Tony Hope of On2
Technologies, Inc., +358-440235-107, Web Site: http://www.on2.com/
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