UNLOCK THE FULL POTENTIAL OF REAL-TIME VIDEO STREAMING IN BANDWIDTH CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENTS.

Digital Barriers is an innovative video technology provider that delivers reliable live video over cellular and satellite at reduced cost without sacrificing quality. Through its patented AI-based video codec and secure, tightly integrated edge analytics, the company helps organizations to capture valuable metadata, driving workflows and crucial decision-making.

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Partner Story

Digital Barriers specializes in real-time video streaming solutions designed for low-bandwidth environments. By using its patented AI-based video codec and secure, tightly integrated edge analytics, the company provides reliable, high-quality video transmission over satellite and cellular networks at significantly reduced and more predictable costs. With over a decade of experience, Digital Barriers has worked with governments, military organizations, and specialist law enforcement agencies in the defense sector, as well as numerous public and private-sector clients.

Its technology has been proven at scale — helping keep troops safe in Afghanistan and Iraq, deploying across NATO, and adding additional security at presidential inaugurations, Olympic Games and royal events.

The company partners with major global network operations (e.g. AT&T, BT, Vodafone) to deliver real-time video to almost any video platform, reportedly decreasing bandwidth consumption by up to 90% in low-latency environments without compromising quality. It offers comprehensive, 360-degree visibility of operations across various industries, enabling effective monitoring in mobile and remote environments, even under challenging connectivity conditions.

Benefits

  • Intelligent bandwidth allocation​ ensures video quality adjusts to the available bandwidth, avoiding latency build-up​
  • Quality-of-service reliability and quick recovery after network interruption thanks to dynamic load adjustment.
  • Real-time streaming at only 9 Kb/s enables connectivity even with poor network coverage
  • Simple integration with legacy systems for cost-effective ROI
  • Embedded, military-grade security with deployments used by federal agencies globally
  • Up to 90% bandwidth cost reduction without visible loss in low latency environments​

Features

  • Mobile or fixed connectivity for flexible streaming across satellite, cellular, wireline and Wi-Fi
  • Multi-device management with secure remote controls
  • Alerting capability for fast detection and response
  • AI-based compression technology for optimized data transmission
  • Environmental and low-light performance for multiple applications
  • People and vehicle detection for real-time situational awareness

User Scenarios

  • Transport: monitor transit systems in real-time to enhance passenger safety and emergency response efforts.  
  • Defence: deliver situational awareness for field operations, border control, remote site protection, and surveillance activities.
  • Urban infrastructure: improve public safety, incident investigation, and asset protection.
  • Law enforcement: connect police personnel and response vehicles for increased situational awareness and operational oversight.
  • Live events: gain real-time visibility of large-scale gatherings, such as festivals and sporting events.
“Digital Barriers is delighted to join Viasat's ELEVATE program, working in partnership to unlock the full potential of real-time video for the global satellite market.
Together, we can increase situational awareness, improve worker safety, and enable new business outcomes by converting insights into actions.”

Zak Doffman, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Barriers