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//   ITVDesk — Intelligent Streaming & ONVIF Integration Platform
//   Developed continuously since 2014
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Version 8.6 (Build 7.7.11.2) - Released on Oct 16, 2025
New Features:
1. ONVIF V24.12 Support
   Compliance with the latest ONVIF Core Specification (v24.12), ensuring compatibility with the
   newest camera and NVR firmware versions.
2. Enhanced ONVIF Security Services
   Added full support for secure protocols (HTTPS, RTSPS) and ONVIF Security Profiles,
   improving encryption and authentication between devices.
3. RTSPS Streaming Support
   Introduced RTSP over TLS (RTSPS) for secure, encrypted video streaming on port 322.
   Works in parallel with standard RTSP streams for backward compatibility.
4. Integrated HTTPS Web Server
   Web interface and remote control panel now operate over HTTPS with TLS encryption, enhancing data protection and privacy.
5. ONVIF Image Service Optimization
   Improved responsiveness and image control for brightness, contrast, saturation, and exposure adjustments in real time.
6. IPv6 Network Enhancements
   Improved IPv6 compatibility, automatic address detection, and dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6)
   operation for future-ready deployments.
7. OPUS Audio Codec Support
   Added ONVIF Audio with OPUS codec support via RTP-Unicast/RTSP/HTTP/TCP for efficient high-quality audio streaming.
8. Persistent State Management
   When performing Stop / Start operations, the system now automatically saves and restores session data from memory to file,
   ensuring seamless recovery and reduced initialization time.
9. Security and Trust
   Our company now uses an Extended Organization Validation Certificate, issued by DigiCert/Verokey.
10.Watchdog service (high availability): continuously monitors ITVDesk; in case of a crash or hang it safely restarts the app and restores all previously 
   configured streams (desktop, camera, audio), keeping transmissions online with no manual intervention.
FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
   Various bug fixes and internal optimizations for improved stability and performance.
   Reduced CPU and memory footprint during multi-stream operation.
   Improved socket handling and connection recovery in network reconnection scenarios.
   Improved webcam list use Qt and MF windows api.