What are the system requirements for JOBS, FLICS & SHIFT?

The individual system requirements differ depending on the scale and the complexity of your system. To get our latest system recommendations, please send us an email.

Does FLICS support GPU acceleration?

Yes, it is possible to accelerate your transcoding utilizing supported GPU hardware. For time-critical tasks, this is the ideal option. It requires additional hardware and licensing options and is highly efficent especially for H.264 and H.265 codecs. Of course, you can also utilize the GPU options provided by your preferred cloud provider. You should bear in mind that not all features available in FLICS are supported using the GPU acceleration option. e.g. The FrameFormer motion compensated standards-conversion filter is optimized solely for CPU operations. To learn more, please contact us, and we will be happy to discuss the details.

If I need to transcode a specific codec, how can I verify if it is available in FLICS?

The first place to start is to check the available options on the FLICS product page. If you cannot find what you are looking for, don't give up. We are updating our engine constantly and adding more and more codecs frequently. Please get in touch with your specific requirements, and one of our experts will get back to you.

Is there an API documentation available?

If you have a FLICS, SHIFT, or JOBS system running already, you can find the interactive REST API documentation by logging into your system and clicking the API menu entry. To learn more about the available API routes and examples of how they are used, you can find the "API Guide" under the "Docs" menu. Documentation is also available in an offline version upon request.

Where do I get more information on your products?

If you would like to learn more about our exceptional products, we are more than happy to send you detailed information, give you a live demo and talk about your requirements.

Who are the typical customers of Hiscale?

Our customer base ranges from traditional broadcasters, media companies, tier 1 operators, content-owners to web-platforms.

Which cloud platforms are supported?

All of our products can run on static cloud instances of the provider of your choice. Besides, FLICS can dynamically create instances in one of the following cloud platforms:

• Amazon AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud
• Alibaba Cloud
• Open Telekom Cloud
• Vodafone Cloud

Is there an OEM option available for your products?

Yes, you can OEM our products or technology pieces. Please get in touch with one of our experts to discuss the details and available options.

How do I contact the Hiscale support?

If you have any issues with our products and have a valid support agreement, you will be able to access our online support portal. To learn more about the available maintenance and support options, please get in touch.

Are there any trial versions available to test the Hiscale products?

We want to make sure that you purchase the right products to support your workflow. If you are interested in our transcoding, orchestration, or live distribution solutions, please get in touch! We are happy to provide our software and time-limited demo licenses for you.