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What Is Video Encoding and Decoding? — Understanding How ITVDesk Streams Work

Introduction

If you’ve ever watched a video stream from your computer or camera inside a Video Management System (VMS), you’ve already relied on encoding and decoding — two essential processes that make modern video transmission possible.

Secure RTSP Streaming with SRTP and RTSPS – How ITVDesk Keeps Your Video Encrypted

🔒 Secure RTSP Streaming – SRTP / RTSPS

Encrypted video streaming from the camera through the server to the viewers is now essential in modern video surveillance systems. While the connection between the server and the viewer is typically protected using the HTTPS protocol, the link between the IP camera and the server has often remained unencrypted. This article explains how SRTP and RTSPS protocols solve that issue and how they can be configured in ITVDesk.

Milestone Discontinues Support for XProtect Screen Recorder — ITVDesk Offers a Superior Replacement

With the release of Milestone XProtect 2024 R1, Milestone has officially discontinued XProtect Screen Recorder.

The extension is no longer supported and will not function with current or future versions of XProtect.

If your video management setup relied on XProtect Screen Recorder to stream PC screens into your VMS, now is the time to switch to a modern, secure, and fully supported solution — ITVDesk.