Axis Communications announces the 9th generation of its purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC). ARTPEC-9 builds on and refines capabilities and features that characterize previous generations of the company’s in-house-designed SoC: Exceptionally low bitrate, AI-powered analytics, quality imaging and enhanced cybersecurity. In addition, in a first for network video, ARTPEC-9 supports the proven AV1 video encoding standard from the Alliance for Open Media (AOM). Together with Axis Zipstream, AV1 makes it easy to reduce storage cost without sacrificing forensic detail.
“ARTPEC-9, with its industry-first support for AV1, allow for attractive bitrate and extended client compatibility. It’s really a win for the industry.” says Johan Paulsson, Chief Technology Officer at Axis Communications. “The keywords are ‘easy access,’ and ‘open.’ Which align perfectly with how we work to fulfill our promise of innovating for a smarter, safer world. Plus, like all our SoCs, ARTPEC-9 is made expressly for high-quality network video. And, as always, we retain complete control of the SoC production process.”
Enhanced imaging
The new SoC boosts the signature technologies that have long facilitated Axis image processing – like powerful Axis Lightfinder and Axis Forensic WDR. They are all part of the foundation for Axis Scene Intelligence technology, which improves analytics performance for a tangible difference under any light conditions.
Improved cybersecurity features
ARTPEC-9 also builds on Axis cybersecurity features like Axis signed OS and secure boot. Furthermore, the fact that ARTPEC-9 was designed in-house gives Axis crucial control.
Next generation analytics
ARTPEC-9 opens the door for more advanced AI analytics with increased performance that “see” further away. In other words, analytics that detect smaller objects and triggers earlier to deliver actionable insights for security, safety, and operational purposes. Example of improvements are higher accuracy and analytics that recognize and differentiate between more object classes for more granular, nuanced, object classification.
New benefits for surveillance
Axis introduces AV1, the next generation open video encoding standard for streaming media to the surveillance industry. Support for AV1 and enhanced image processing mean ARTPEC-9 delivers high-quality video with uncompromised detail and clarity and best-in-class bitrate. Together with Axis Zipstream, AV1, ensures hassle-free video both on-prem and in the cloud. AV1 is currently supported by AXIS Camera Station. Providers of major video management solutions (VMS) like Genetec and Milestone will be adding support for AV1, with further developments already underway.
Axis will officially begin including the ARTPEC-9 SoC in select network video products beginning early 2025.