Virtual Reality

Real Networks - Helix Server

Helix Server is the only multi-format, cross platform streaming server for delivering the highest quality experience to wired and wireless devices.

Key Benefits

Deliver RealAudio, RealVideo, Windows Media, QuickTime , MP3, MPEG-4, 3GPP* (H.263 and H.264) and more from one media server infrastructure.

Reduces cost of reaching the largest possible audience
Provides flexibility to adopt new formats in the future

Deliver media from your platform of choice including Windows 2003, Linux RHEL 4.0 and Solaris 10 (Native).

Provides flexibility to change platforms without changing streaming infrastructure over time
Fits within an existing heterogeneous environment

Deliver the highest quality experience to end users by leveraging highest quality codecs and most reliable infrastructure.

Create a compelling experience for your audience

Deliver content to wireline and standards-based wireless devices.

Create the largest possible audience for your content by reaching your users wherever they are
Reduce costs of reaching multiple devices

Who Uses Helix Servers?

The following organizations are eligible to purchase Helix Server Unlimited, Helix Server 100 and Helix Server 25:

Corporations delivering streaming video and audio to their employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders
Educational institutions delivering streaming audio and video to their students, employees, and the public at large
Government agencies delivering streaming video and audio to their employees, other government organizations and the public at large
Not-for-profit organizations (e.g. churches, political organizations, environment groups, advocacy groups, community radio stations etc.) delivering streaming audio and video to their employees, funders and the public at large
Media companies who earn less than $50 million in annual revenue
Service Providers (ISPs) with less than 200,000 subscribers

Helix Proxy

Helix Proxy is a software solution for reducing bandwidth costs associated with content entering your network by eliminating redundant requests for streaming media. Helix Proxy is intended for deployment on an intranet, acting as a gateway that services internal RealPlayer requests for streaming media that is hosted on Helix Servers inside or outside of the network. Helix Proxy can also be used by service providers looking for a solution to place at a POP such that they can manage requests for content originating outside their network.

Other Benefits

Reduce bandwidth costs — By eliminating redundant data transmission between the server and proxy, you require less bandwidth to receive the same amount of content. Lower bandwidth usage translates into savings to your bottom line.

Manage the network — Cap inbound and outbound bandwidth, ensuring that mission-critical applications are not adversely affected by streaming activities.

Control content — Helix Proxy authenticates every client request at the origin, so control of the content always stays at the origin server.

Security — Helix Proxy masks the IP address of your internal users.

Improve end-user playback — By caching and splitting content closer to the end-user, Helix Proxy reduces transmission problems that degrade the quality of the playback experience.

New! Centralized management — One or more Helix Proxies can now be managed and monitored remotely via a centralized Network Management System via the new SNMP v3 plug-in.

Features

The following features are available in all Helix Servers: