Axis Communications has announced the ninth generation of its purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC).

According to the company, the ARTPEC-9 builds on and refines the capabilities and features that characterize previous generations of its in-house-designed system-on-chip: exceptionally low bitrate, AI-powered analytics, quality imaging and enhanced cybersecurity.

In addition, ARTPEC-9 supports the proven AV1 video encoding standard from the Alliance for Open Media (AOM).

Together with Axis Zipstream, the company says that 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,” said 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 and cybersecurity

Axis says that the new system-on-chip 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. 

ARTPEC-9 also builds on Axis cybersecurity features like Axis signed OS and secure boot.

Next-generation analytics

ARTPEC-9 opens the door for more advanced AI analytics with increased performance that “see” further away, Axis says.

In other words, analytics that detect smaller objects and triggers earlier to deliver actionable insights for security, safety and operational purposes.