In the world of contribution dominated by SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), proprietary protocol Zixi and Vizrt-owned NDI 6 are shaking things up, with RIST (Reliable Internet Stream Transport) plugging aways in the background. Having achieved the basics, Zixi is cleaning house, making enhancements and improvements. Zixi announced efficiencies to its transport protocol as part of the 17th iteration of its software-defined video platform, using less bandwidth by compressing null packets in video streams. With architecture updates, throughput has risen by up to 200% to 1Gbps per core. Zixi also emphasizes Total Cost of Ownership, offering 14 times less compute compared to open source offerings. These efficiencies offer Zixi a sustainability argument, a byproduct being marketed at the 2024 NAB…