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Cision Canada
10 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
MulticoreWare Announces Key Leadership Additions to Drive Next Phase of Growth
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- MulticoreWare, Inc., announced the appointments of Swathi Gurumani as Vice President & General Manager of the Media & Entertainment Business Unit, Mahmoud J. Al-Daccak as Lead Video Technology Expert, and Sivam MG as Vice President of Engineering. Swathi Gurumani, a seasoned technologist with over 20 years of experience in engineering, research, and product development, will lead strategy for the Media & Entertainment BU. His focus will include AI-driven media workflows, advanced video codecs, and video engineering services. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Swathi has held key technology roles across the US, Singapore, and India, contributing to significant advancements in the field. "I'm thrilled to step into this role at such a dynamic time in the industry," said Swathi. "As AI and next-gen video technologies evolve, we have an opportunity to deliver impactful solutions for our customers. I'm looking forward to collaborating closely with our teams and partners to drive meaningful innovation in the media and entertainment space." Based in San Jose, Mahmoud J. Al-Daccak brings 30 years of experience in video and product development to MulticoreWare. A veteran media technology executive, he has led Emmy ® Award-winning innovations such as SRT and datacenter video acceleration products. "MulticoreWare stands at the intersection of innovation and execution," Mahmoud said. "I'm energized to help turn breakthrough ideas into scalable solutions that empower our customers. My focus will be on bridging IP development with real-world deployment, ensuring our technologies lead the market and solve meaningful challenges across media workflows." Sivam MG, a global Engineering, Research & Development leader with over 25 years of experience, brings deep expertise in platform software, embedded systems, edge AI, and silicon validation. He has a strong track record of driving innovation across semiconductor, automotive, and industrial AI sectors. "MulticoreWare is where cutting-edge technology meets real-world impact," said Sivam. "I'm excited to work with an incredible team to transform bold ideas into solutions that shape the future and drive our customers' success." Welcoming the new leaders, AGK Karunakaran, President & CEO of MulticoreWare, said: "We are excited to welcome Swathi, Mahmoud, and Sivam to our leadership team at a pivotal moment for the company. Their deep domain expertise and global experience will be instrumental in driving our vision to solve complex performance and AI challenges across industries. As we continue to innovate and scale, their leadership will strengthen our capabilities, accelerate product development, and enhance the value we deliver to customers worldwide." About MulticoreWare MulticoreWare provides software IP solutions and engineering services to a diverse customer base, offering technologies such as hardware platform compilers and toolchains, SDK libraries, video codecs, and advanced algorithm and data engineering solutions. These are designed for both vision and non-vision sensor systems, including Radar, LiDAR, IMU, and GPS. MulticoreWare's solutions power applications across a wide range of industries, including Automotive (ADAS/AD), Surveillance, Defense, Medical Imaging, Healthcare, IoT, Retail, Industrial Automation, Robotics, and Smart Cities. The company's industry-leading video codec technologies—x266, x265, and Ultraziq—are widely deployed in live streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) platforms by major broadcast providers around the world.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MulticoreWare and V-Nova Partner to Accelerate MPEG-5 LCEVC Adoption for TV 3.0 Brazil Rollout
Integration of the V-Nova LCEVC SDK accelerates LCEVC adoption. SAN JOSE, Calif., April 1, 2025 /CNW/ -- MulticoreWare, Inc., a global leader in Video Codecs, AI-Enabled Video Solutions and Services, and V-Nova, the primary innovator behind MPEG-5 LCEVC (Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding), announced a strategic partnership to integrate V-Nova LCEVC libraries, with a focus on the Brazil TV 3.0 launch in spring 2025. This collaboration brings together MulticoreWare's deep expertise in high-performance video encoding (x265 and x266) and V-Nova's commitment to delivering world-class LCEVC solutions. It enables both companies to share their expertise to serve a growing and dynamic video delivery ecosystem -from chipset and STB vendors to OTT platforms and social media providers. AGK Karunakaran, President & CEO at MulticoreWare said, "By joining forces with V-Nova, we're leveraging our advanced expertise in video compression alongside V-Nova's cutting-edge LCEVC technology. We provide a comprehensive solution for broadcasters, device manufacturers, and service providers seeking future-ready, standards-compliant technologies powered by open-source excellence and real-world performance." TV 3.0, Brazil's next-generation broadcast specification, mandates HDR10, MPEG-H audio, VVC, and MPEG-5 LCEVC - technologies that will reshape the viewing experience for over 70 million households. V-Nova, a leader in LCEVC technology development, has selected MulticoreWare as a preferred partner for system integration, encoder implementation optimization, and enablement across the ecosystem. "MulticoreWare brings its technical expertise in field-tested encoder solutions to meet demand being generated by TV 3.0 LCEVC adoption," said Guido Meardi, CEO at V-Nova. "As Brazil moves forward with its ambitious TV 3.0 initiative, we are bringing to the ecosystem access to optimized, dependable, and certified solutions for next-gen video experiences." About MulticoreWare MulticoreWare delivers software IP Solutions and Engineering Services serving a wide group of customers with solutions like Hardware Platform Compilers & Toolchains, SDK Libraries, Video codecs, and Algorithm & Data Engineering solutions using various vision & non-vision sensors (Radar, LiDAR, IMU, GPS). MulticoreWare solutions are used in Automotive (ADAS/AD), Surveillance, Defence, Medical-Imaging, Health, IoT, Retail, Industrial, Robotics, Smart City. MulticoreWare's industry-leading video codec products (x266 /x265 / Ultraziq) have been deployed in live streaming or VOD services across many broadcast customers. About V-Nova V-Nova is committed to unlocking higher quality digital experiences at scale. Its technologies, including MPEG-5 LCEVC and SMPTE VC-6, are based on the innovative use of AI and parallel processing, to improve data, video, imaging, and point-cloud compression. Granted international standard status by MPEG, ISO and SMPTE, V-Nova's relentless investment in R&D has built a portfolio of over 1,200 international patents including a range of software products and solutions for next-gen media processing and distribution Contact: Suchithra ThyagarajanVP - Corporate Marketingmarcom@ Logo: View original content: SOURCE MulticoreWare Inc. View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
06-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
MulticoreWare to Showcase with AMD an AI-Driven Smart Checkout for the Retail Market at Embedded World
SAN JOSE, Calif. , /CNW/ -- MulticoreWare, Inc., a global technology company providing software solutions and engineering services, has collaborated with AMD to develop an AI-powered smart self-checkout system for smarter retail. This innovative solution enhances both retailer security and customer shopping experience through Gen AI and Computer Vision based automation. The solution operates multiple AI models simultaneously, optimally utilizing embedded processor cores such as CPU, GPU and NPU available on AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000 Series processors, the first AMD embedded devices to integrate NPUs alongside traditional CPU and GPU elements. This advanced technology enhances self-checkout systems for smart retail by utilizing AI and computer vision. It enables accurate product identification through object detection, product verification, and barcode scanning. Additionally, the system includes AI-powered shoplifting detection, offering real-time monitoring of suspicious customer behaviour and LLM-driven instant alerts to notify store staff of potential theft. Through its collaboration with AMD, MulticoreWare harnesses the power of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 processor (Mini PC 4X4) – a high-performance, compact computing platform – to optimize checkout operations, detect customer behaviour anomalies, and create a secure, AI-driven shopping ecosystem. Raj Gupta, VP & GM, Smart Health, Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 BU at MulticoreWare, said,"We are excited to be working closely with AMD in driving the future of AI-powered smart retail. Together, we are demonstrating how edge processing enables real-time AI-inferencing for smarter, faster, and low-latency retail automation. This relationship paves the way for cutting-edge innovations that will transform smart retail experiences globally." Yingyu Xia , Vision Lead, Industrial, Vision, Healthcare & Sciences Market, AMD, said, "The retail industry is evolving with AI to solve unmet challenges such as increasing store revenue, reducing worker fatigue, and enhancing customer experience. MulitcoreWare was able to leverage the multiple compute engines from AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 processors to assign multi-AI models efficiently, processing multi-sensor data in real-time, all in one chip, to deliver a streamlined and cost-effective solution for the retail market." MulticoreWare excels in smart retail solutions by leveraging AR, data analytics, and real-time tracking to create personalized shopping experiences, reduce theft and optimize inventory management. Their solutions enable dynamic pricing, automated checkouts to reduce wait times, and enhanced in-store security through RFID and camera systems. About MulticoreWare MulticoreWare delivers software IP Solutions and Engineering Services serving a wide group of customers with solutions like Hardware Platform Compilers & Toolchains, SDK Libraries, Video codecs, and Algorithm & Data Engineering using vision & non-vision sensors (Radar, LiDAR, IMU, GPS). MulticoreWare's solutions are used in Automotive (ADAS/AD), Surveillance, Defence, Smart Health, IoT, Industrial, Robotics, Smart Cities. Their industry-leading video codec products (x266/x265/Ultraziq) are used in live streaming or VOD services across many broadcast customers. AMD, Ryzen, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MulticoreWare to Showcase with AMD an AI-Driven Smart Checkout for the Retail Market at Embedded World
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 6, 2025 /CNW/ -- MulticoreWare, Inc., a global technology company providing software solutions and engineering services, has collaborated with AMD to develop an AI-powered smart self-checkout system for smarter retail. This innovative solution enhances both retailer security and customer shopping experience through Gen AI and Computer Vision based automation. The solution operates multiple AI models simultaneously, optimally utilizing embedded processor cores such as CPU, GPU and NPU available on AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000 Series processors, the first AMD embedded devices to integrate NPUs alongside traditional CPU and GPU elements. This advanced technology enhances self-checkout systems for smart retail by utilizing AI and computer vision. It enables accurate product identification through object detection, product verification, and barcode scanning. Additionally, the system includes AI-powered shoplifting detection, offering real-time monitoring of suspicious customer behaviour and LLM-driven instant alerts to notify store staff of potential theft. Through its collaboration with AMD, MulticoreWare harnesses the power of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 processor (Mini PC 4X4) – a high-performance, compact computing platform – to optimize checkout operations, detect customer behaviour anomalies, and create a secure, AI-driven shopping ecosystem. Raj Gupta, VP & GM, Smart Health, Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 BU at MulticoreWare, said, "We are excited to be working closely with AMD in driving the future of AI-powered smart retail. Together, we are demonstrating how edge processing enables real-time AI-inferencing for smarter, faster, and low-latency retail automation. This relationship paves the way for cutting-edge innovations that will transform smart retail experiences globally." Yingyu Xia, Vision Lead, Industrial, Vision, Healthcare & Sciences Market, AMD, said, "The retail industry is evolving with AI to solve unmet challenges such as increasing store revenue, reducing worker fatigue, and enhancing customer experience. MulitcoreWare was able to leverage the multiple compute engines from AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 processors to assign multi-AI models efficiently, processing multi-sensor data in real-time, all in one chip, to deliver a streamlined and cost-effective solution for the retail market." MulticoreWare excels in smart retail solutions by leveraging AR, data analytics, and real-time tracking to create personalized shopping experiences, reduce theft and optimize inventory management. Their solutions enable dynamic pricing, automated checkouts to reduce wait times, and enhanced in-store security through RFID and camera systems. About MulticoreWare MulticoreWare delivers software IP Solutions and Engineering Services serving a wide group of customers with solutions like Hardware Platform Compilers & Toolchains, SDK Libraries, Video codecs, and Algorithm & Data Engineering using vision & non-vision sensors (Radar, LiDAR, IMU, GPS). MulticoreWare's solutions are used in Automotive (ADAS/AD), Surveillance, Defence, Smart Health, IoT, Industrial, Robotics, Smart Cities. Their industry-leading video codec products (x266/x265/Ultraziq) are used in live streaming or VOD services across many broadcast customers. AMD, Ryzen, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Media Contact:Suchithra Thyagarajan,marcom@ Logo: View original content: SOURCE MulticoreWare Inc. View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MulticoreWare India Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification® for Third Consecutive Year
CHENNAI, India, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MulticoreWare Inc., a global technology company offering software solutions and engineering services, is proud to announce its third consecutive certification from Great Place to Work® in India. The Great Place to Work® Institute, a global leader in workplace culture, has been surveying over 100 million employees across 150 countries since 1992. Their comprehensive insights have shaped their definition of a great workplace, with trust at its core. AGK Karunakaran, President & CEO of MulticoreWare, said, "Being recognized by Great Place to Work® for the third time is a distinguished honour, underscoring our ethos of creating a workplace where every individual is empowered to flourish and thrive. This recognition serves as a powerful motivation to continue our remarkable journey. We are inspired to raise the bar even higher, steadfast in our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and unwavering excellence." MulticoreWare is head quartered in San Jose, California and has a global sales presence and maintains delivery centres in both India and China. The company began its operations in India in 2012 with a base in Chennai and has since expanded by opening a delivery centre in Coimbatore. Additionally, MulticoreWare has extended its global footprint into new regions, including Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, further broadening its reach while continuing to expand its operations across Asia. MulticoreWare runs the MAGIC (MulticoreWare Academia Global Innovation Centre) R&D program, aimed at fostering research and development in partnership with engineering colleges. This initiative focuses on upskilling engineering graduates from the Tamil Nadu region while ensuring a high level of applied research expertise, particularly in compiler technologies, embedded software, and sensor and fusion engineering. About MulticoreWare MulticoreWare delivers software IP Solutions and Engineering Services in Compilers & Platforms, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Audio & Video Technology (Codecs), Sensor Fusion & Image / Data Processing. Their solutions are used in Media & Broadcasting, Automotive (ADAS/AD), Security & Monitoring, Medical Imaging, Healthcare, IoT, Retail, Logistics, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Smart City and many other verticals. MulticoreWare's industry-leading video codec products (x266 /x265 / Ultraziq) have been deployed in live streaming or VOD services across many broadcast customers. Their customers span North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, covering a broad spectrum of vertical markets such as Compute, Mobility & Transportation, Smart Health, Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 and Media & Entertainment. More information at About Great Place to Work Certification™ The Great Place to Work® Certification represents the gold standard in 'employer-of-choice' recognition for businesses. It is the only award that is entirely determined by the feedback that workers give about their experiences at work, specifically how frequently they report having a high-trust environment. The Great Place to Work Certification is the industry standard for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience and is widely recognized by both employees and employers. More than 10,000 businesses from 60 different nations submit applications each year to become Great Place to Work-Certified. Media Contact: Suchithra ThyagarajanVice President - Corporate Marketingmarcom@ Logo: View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
