VP9 SVC in Vonage Video API Released for General Availability

Vonage has announced the general availability of VP9 with Scalable Video Coding (SVC) for Routed Sessions in its Video API, offering enhanced video quality and efficiency for developers. VP9, an open-source codec developed by Google, improves compression and video quality at lower bandwidths compared to its predecessor, VP8. The introduction of SVC in VP9 provides additional versatility by allowing a single video stream to adapt to varying network conditions and device capabilities, thereby improving scalability and performance in large video calls. This update is particularly beneficial for users on constrained networks, ensuring smooth video experiences even in low-bandwidth situations, and is supported by major browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Edge. Developers can enable VP9 SVC through the Vonage Dashboard, seamlessly integrating it into existing systems without needing significant infrastructure changes, and are encouraged to explore further details through Vonage's documentation and community support channels.