Video Technology Company Opens R&D Facility in Rochester
Reticulate Micro, Inc., a St. Louis, Missouri-based software company specializing in advanced video compression technology, has launched its VAST Research & Testing Facility (VRTF) just outside Rochester, NY. The facility spans dozens of acres and is designed to simulate real-world scenarios involving various tactical radio communication networks that incorporate both manned and unmanned vehicles, according to a company press release.
“I chose Rochester for VRTF’s location since it is a significant hub of radio technology and innovation,” stated Andy Sheppard, Reticulate’s CEO. He further noted that the location offered access to key technical resources and talent, and the facility itself provided the company with the ideal environment to host a broad spectrum of deployment scenarios.
VAST (Video Ad Serving Template) is a software-based video encoder platform capable of streaming video over HF radio.
Reticulate Micro anticipates that the new facility will help accelerate the adoption of VAST’s video compression technology by government programs and facilitate its use among tactical communications network vendors.
John Dames, the company’s chief technology officer, said, “Over the past year, we’ve dedicated significant time and resources to demonstrating VAST across various transport and deployment scenarios – both domestically and internationally. The launch of VRTF will greatly enhance our integration and testing capabilities, accelerating our time to market for government programs and partners while driving the continued evolution of VAST.”
