Why the Future of Video Is Not Another Codec
Modern video infrastructure is built on IP cameras and network-based video systems.
Across enterprises, transportation, smart infrastructure, defense, and industrial environments, IP cameras generate massive volumes of video that must be transmitted, stored, and processed over networks, often in real time.
These cameras rely on embedded codecs such as H.264 and H.265, performing the first level of compression at the device level before the data ever reaches the network.
While these codecs are essential, they have reached a practical ceiling.
The Real Bottleneck: Networked Video at Scale
In IP-based environments, organizations face persistent challenges:
• High bandwidth consumption across LAN, WAN, and edge-to-cloud links
• Escalating storage costs for recorded video
• Latency constraints in real-time monitoring and analytics
• Limited tolerance for quality degradation in operational or forensic video
Once an IP camera stream is encoded, traditional systems have little ability to reduce size further without sacrificing visual integrity.
This is where most video pipelines break down.
Where Traditional Encoding Stops, BECT Begins
BECT is designed specifically for IP camera workflows.
Rather than replacing codecs or requiring new camera hardware, BECT introduces a second, intelligent compression layer that operates after standard H.264/H.265 encoding—directly within the video pipeline.
What This Enables:
• Up to 80% additional reduction in video size
• Lossless preservation of visual quality and analytical value
• Seamless integration with existing IP camera deployments
• Optimized performance for real-time streaming (WATCH) and stored video (VOD)
This approach transforms how IP video scales across networks, without disruption.
Why This Matters for IP-Based Systems Now
IP cameras are no longer edge devices; they are network-intensive data sources.
As organizations expand coverage, resolution, and retention periods, the cost of moving and storing video grows exponentially.
BECT exists to break that curve—allowing IP video systems to scale efficiently, securely, and sustainably, even in bandwidth-constrained environments.
What’s Coming Next
In future issues, we will cover:
• IP camera deployment scenarios and network impact analysis
• Real-time vs. VOD optimization strategies
• Edge, on-prem, and cloud integration models
• Partner and platform integrations
If IP video is part of your infrastructure, this is the conversation to follow.
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