When every second counts, there’s no room for lag.
From city streets to national borders, video has become a lifeline for safety, operations and security. Yet, traditional cellular plans were never designed for continuous, high-definition surveillance. Data caps trigger throttling. Congestion causes latency. Video stalls, precisely when visibility matters most.
As speaker from Digital Barriers put it: “Throttling kills video.” This was the basis of the discussion on how to make high-quality, real-time video possible anywhere – the focus of the webinar “The End of Video Throttling for Mission-Critical Surveillance”, hosted by Semtech and Digital Barriers.
Why Throttling Hurts Mission-Critical Operations
The stakes are high:
- Public safety teams can’t risk missed footage during a perimeter breach.
- Industrial operators depend on AI to sport hazards or defects before they escalate.
- Utilities require uninterrupted monitoring in remote, high-risk areas.
Dropped frames go beyond inconvenience—they’re a liability.
Hybrid deployments, constrained uplinks and data-heavy analytics demand architecture that treats video differently: smart compression, flexible routing and connectivity without limits.
A New Architecture Designed for High-Density Video
To eliminate these long-standing constraints, Semtech and Digital Barriers have co-engineered the Semtech Video Compression solution—a fully integrated, edge-to-cloud video platform that brings together three proven technologies:
1. Digital Barriers EdgeVis AI-powered compression codec
- Provides up to 90% bandwidth reduction with controlled quality.
- Supports continuous streaming and analytics at the edge.
2. Semtech AirLink® XR60 router
- Rugged LTE 4G and 5G performance.
- Application-aware routing + satellite failover for always-on resilience.
- Edge compute keeps intelligence close to the camera.
3. Semtech Smart Connectivity and the AirVantage® management platform
- No throttling, no video-codec license fee—the dedicated data plan is tailored for video—users simply pay for consumption.
- Multi-IMSI SIM for reliable access to major LTE 4G and 5G networks worldwide.
- Manage the lifecycle of the SIMs and devices through the AirVantage platform.
Rugged, Reliable 5G Devices—Built for the Real World
The webinar panel emphasized that Semtech’s AirLink XR60 router forms the backbone of this new video ecosystem. Designed for the harshest environments—from mobile command units to remote industrial sites—the XR60 delivers always-on connectivity through 5G, LTE and satellite failover.
Security was another focal point. With end-to-end encryption, secure VPNs and automated over-the-air (OTA) updates, the XR platform protects every data stream, no matter how many cameras or locations are in play.
Smarter Video, Smaller Footprint
Kunal Shukla walked attendees through the company’s AI-powered video codec, explaining how it preserves image quality while drastically reducing data load.
“We can stream 1080p at 20 fps or 720p at 25 fps with 70–80% savings—and the image still looks pristine.”
This technology, paired with Semtech’s intelligent routing, gives organizations a scalable way to deploy more cameras over the same network—without upgrading their infrastructure.
Q&A Highlights: What the Audience Wanted to Know
As expected, the Q&A session brought out the questions many enterprises are asking right now:
Q: How can I calculate ROI for AI-driven video compression?
A: The ROI depends on camera count, data consumption and architecture—but most customers see payback in under 12–18 months.
Q: Will it work on private or hybrid networks?
A: Yes. The solution is fully compatible with private LTE and hybrid architectures, allowing agencies to extend secure, throttling-free video across diverse deployments.
Q: What about compliance and future standards?
A: The speakers assured viewers that both technologies are field-proven, compliant with major international standards and continuously updated to align with emerging 5G and AI regulations.
Q: Where is the industry heading next?
A: Matt Hatton from Transforma Insights predicted massive growth: “Video as a sensor will explode. We’re going to see more edge-to-cloud AI, generative analytics and multi-modal intelligence built right into the network.”
See What’s Next
From eliminating throttling to enabling smarter, more secure video networks, this collaboration between Semtech and Digital Barriers is reshaping what’s possible for surveillance, safety and mission-critical operations.
Watch the full on-demand webinar now!
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