Bitstreams
Workflow automation and control software for Quadra VPUs.
Bitstreams is the web-based control for Quadra VPU deployments. It automates FFmpeg workflows, simplifies repetitive tasks, and provides clear operational visibility so non-engineering teams can run video pipelines without writing or maintaining scripts.
FFmpeg power. Prepared code.
FFmpeg is powerful, but difficult to operate at scale for teams without dedicated video engineers.
Bitstreams removes that friction by turning complex workflows into guided, repeatable operations that anyone on the team can run confidently.
Sample Code
Example FFmpeg command that uses an UDP multicast input, adds an image overlay and creates 5x H.265/HEVC resolutions (1080p, 720p, 540p, 360p and 270p) and the output is both DASH and HLS.
Intelligent Automation
- Each resolution is configured with encoding parameters to ensure highest quality with minimal sacrifice to capacity.
- Bitstreams also monitors FFmpeg logs and reports any errors or warnings. These error/warnings are stored for future reference.
- Without Bitstreams, you’re stuck performing manual commands, copy/paste scripts and error prone repetition.
INTERFACE TOUR
Dashboard
A centralized view of system health, active jobs, and resource utilization across Quadra VPU deployments.
Operators can understand system state at a glance, without logging into servers or parsing logs.
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Dashboard
A centralized view of system health, active jobs, and resource utilization across Quadra VPU deployments.
Operators can understand system state at a glance, without logging into servers or parsing logs.
INTERFACE TOUR
Template View
Reusable workflow templates that automate repetitive encoding tasks and enforce consistency.
Templates eliminate repeated setup, reduce errors, and make best practices repeatable across teams.
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Settings View
Configuration controls for environments, permissions, and system behavior.
Teams can adapt Bitstreams to their environment without modifying scripts or infrastructure.
Key Capabilities
- Compact server chassis with one Quadra T1M VPU
- Low power operation suitable for mobile onsite locations
- Identical software behavior to full-scale servers
- Fast path from test to production
Where it Fits
- Engineering labs, mobile broadcast studios and test environments
- Proof-of-concept and pilot deployments
- Edge, distributed or regional processing nodes
How it Deploys
- Desktop or compact rack-friendly
- Pre-installed Quadra T1M hardware
- FFmpeg / GStreamer / Bitstreams
- Simple installation with minimal infrastructure requirements
Common Use Cases
- Evaluating VPUs before scaled rollout
- Validating encoding workflows
- Edge/ localized processing requirements
- Partner demonstrations and internal enablement
Power Users:
Operators — reliable workflows, standardized executions
Platform teams — on-prem, in cloud or hybrid deployments
Engineering — reduce support burden
Organizations — scale without adding complexity
Used internally and by customers operating Quadra VPUs
Designed alongside real deployment feedback
Enables faster onboarding and fewer operational errors
Rapid testing of Bitstreams, on VPUs, in the cloud.
Rapid test delopyment for Bitstreams is available now on NETINT VPUs inside Akamai Cloud by activating a 30-day accelerated subscription plan today.
Here’s how to get started:
- Sign up for a new plan
- select a sample video file
- Test using Bitstreams in parallel with your current workflow
- Compare the ease of use and the savings from using VPUs.