NDI, the software company providing a global standard for plug-and-play IP video connectivity, announced that Yealink, provider of unified communication and collaboration solutions, has joined the NDI ecosystem. Per the company, Yealink’s SmartVision 80 Premium Intelligent PTZ Camera is the first product to receive NDI certification, with additional NDI-enabled solutions expected to follow.
As a Microsoft and Zoom certified partner with products and solutions for Microsoft Teams and Zoom rooms, Yealink states it has gained a reputation delivering best-in-class enterprise collaboration solutions. With the integration of NDI into its product line, Yealink announced it will now take a firm step into the world of video-over-IP, providing new levels of interoperability and flexibility.
Yealink Integrates NDI Into Product Line
“Our mission is to make video connectivity effortless, supported by a growing ecosystem of trusted partners,” said Miguel Coutinho, head of NDI. “The addition of Yealink not only expands the reach of NDI-enabled products into enterprise collaboration, but also brings intelligent, NDI-enabled video to pro AV production workflows worldwide.”
According to the statement, SmartVision 80 combines AI-driven video features with premium PTZ performance to deliver seamless, intelligent meeting experiences. With NDI certification, the camera integrates effortlessly into broadcast, streaming and production workflows, making it a powerful tool for both pro AV professionals and enterprise users.
While NDI does not build AI functionality directly, it says it provides the metadata and connectivity that enable AI-driven workflows to operate seamlessly within production and collaboration environments.
“Joining NDI’s ecosystem allows us to provide our customers with even greater flexibility,” says Dawson Cai, VP of product at Yealink. “Integrating NDI now makes it possible for the SmartVision 80, and future Yealink products, to connect and collaborate seamlessly across industries and environments, bridging the gap between enterprise collaboration and professional production.”
With Yealink on board, NDI states it will continue to strengthen its role for setting the global standard for IP video, as well as connecting people, devices and ideas across live production, conferencing and collaboration.
