[asterisk-biz] G.729 Transcoding on a Cell Processor

[Thomas Kenyon]

Peter Briffett wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> If you require high capacity transcoding we have just brought out a low 
> profile G.729 PCI-E card that is powered by IBM’s cell processor. It is 
> software upgradable and can do up to 425 G.729 channels. Also – our 
> floating license model allows you to pool licenses across servers for 
> load balancing and redundancy.
> 
> Have a look on www.howlertech.com for all details
> 
It may just be me, but I think the bit that turns me off the idea, is 
taht the card is almost £100 more than buying the leadtek card (which is 
presumably the same card), and the 'All channel costs are annually 
recurring.' bit.