WILMINGTON, DE — InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) announced the acquisition of Deep Render, a London-based artificial intelligence startup specializing in AI-powered video and image compression, in a move aimed at strengthening its leadership in next-generation video technologies.
The deal brings Deep Render’s advanced AI video coding patents and research capabilities under InterDigital’s umbrella, adding to its extensive portfolio in video compression standards such as HEVC and VVC. A team of Deep Render’s engineers and researchers will join InterDigital’s Video Lab, expanding the company’s in-house expertise in AI-native video development.
“Deep Render’s strong focus on research and engineering, and on solving some of the most complex challenges in video, makes this an excellent fit for InterDigital,” said Liren Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer of InterDigital. “The transaction deepens our talent pool in AI and video and extends InterDigital’s leadership in the efficient delivery of high-quality video.”
Founded in 2018, Deep Render has been at the forefront of integrating AI into video compression, developing algorithms that significantly reduce bandwidth requirements while maintaining visual fidelity. The technology aims to transform how video is processed and distributed across digital platforms and connected devices.
Rajesh Pankaj, InterDigital’s Chief Technology Officer, said the acquisition “positions the company to lead the development of the next generations of video technologies.” He added that InterDigital has long placed AI at the core of its research to improve network efficiency and reshape digital content delivery.
“InterDigital is the perfect home for Deep Render’s end-to-end AI-based video compression technology,” said Sebastjan Cizel, Head of Engineering at Deep Render. “Together we are uniting decades of video research with cutting-edge AI to drive the next generation of compression technologies and shape the future of how video content is delivered.”
The acquisition reflects InterDigital’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence across its wireless and video research divisions, reinforcing its position as a leading innovator in enabling faster, more efficient, and higher-quality video streaming worldwide.
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