As AV-over-IP adoption accelerates across healthcare, live events, esports, control rooms and education, the SDVoE Alliance is advocating for 10G network infrastructures to deliver higher-quality video distribution.

Unlike 1G compression methods, which permanently remove data to reduce file sizes and can degrade image quality, SDVoE’s 10G ecosystem enables the transmission of nearly uncompressed video for 4K and 8K resolutions. In HD applications, the video remains completely uncompressed, maintaining every frame’s original detail without introducing compression artifacts.

Compressed 1G video systems, while cost-effective for certain installations, can introduce off-color gradients, image noise and lower resolutions, which disrupt immersive experiences and impair critical decision-making, SDVoE said. In environments such as control rooms, simulation centers and medical imaging facilities, even minor color deviations or visual distortions can affect performance and outcomes.

By utilizing standard 10 Gbps Ethernet infrastructure, SDVoE enables expansive, panoramic views with full-resolution, true-to-life image quality. The technology is designed to support ultra-wide and large-scale resolutions without adding latency, ensuring real-time interaction with content. This is particularly valuable for applications requiring seamless video walls, command centers or entertainment venues.

SDVoE also emphasizes that using a 10G network eliminates the limitations associated with compressed systems built for 1G networks, offering a unified, scalable platform for professional AV environments. According to the alliance, this approach ensures consistent, reliable output across a broad range of applications, from critical operations to immersive audience experiences.

As demand grows for higher-quality, low-latency video in professional AV, SDVoE argues that leveraging uncompressed video transmission over 10G Ethernet is essential for meeting the performance expectations of modern environments.