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 <title>ITDev Achieves IPMX Certification for Media-over-IP FPGA Reference Design</title>
 <link>https://www.itdev.co.uk/content/itdev-achieves-ipmx-certification-media-over-ip-fpga-reference-design</link>
 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; rel=&quot;og:image rdfs:seeAlso&quot; resource=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/IPMX-Certification-Badge-2026-4833-static-rgb-on-light.png?itok=vhIcRGV5&quot;&gt;&lt;img typeof=&quot;foaf:Image&quot; src=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/IPMX-Certification-Badge-2026-4833-static-rgb-on-light.png?itok=vhIcRGV5&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; alt=&quot;IPMX Certification Badge 2026 4833&quot; /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ITDev is pleased to announce that its Media-over-IP FPGA RX/TX Reference Design has successfully achieved IPMX certification at the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) second IPMX Product Certification Test Event, held at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from 24 to 28 August.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The certified reference design incorporates ITDev&#039;s IPMX Receive (RX) and Transmit (TX) FPGA IP cores together with supporting software, providing a ready-to-evaluate platform for organisations developing next-generation media-over-IP products and solutions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;IPMX (Internet Protocol Media Experience) is a suite of open standards and specifications that extends SMPTE ST 2110-based media transport and NMOS-based control into a wider range of applications beyond traditional broadcast. The standard has been developed to address the needs of markets including professional AV, live events, higher education, corporate communications and medical systems, enabling interoperable, high-quality media transport over standard IP infrastructure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The certified implementation demonstrates support for key IPMX technologies including:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;4K video transport&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;HDMI including EDID management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;NMOS device discovery and control&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Precision Time Protocol (PTP) timing synchronisation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Certification of the reference design was carried out using AMD&#039;s ZCU106 development platform. While the certified reference design demonstrates these capabilities, ITDev&#039;s underlying FPGA IP cores support a broader feature set and can be integrated into a wide range of customer-specific hardware platforms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Achieving certification validates interoperability with other IPMX-compliant devices and provides customers with confidence that ITDev&#039;s technology aligns with industry-led open standards. As adoption of IP-based media architectures continues to accelerate, interoperability is becoming increasingly important for system integrators, OEMs and end users seeking flexible, multi-vendor solutions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&quot;Achieving IPMX certification is an important milestone for ITDev and demonstrates our commitment to open, interoperable media networking standards. By certifying our FPGA-based reference design, we&#039;ve shown that OEMs can confidently build products using our IPMX technology, knowing it has been independently tested alongside other solutions within the ecosystem. We believe IPMX will play a key role in the future of professional AV and related markets, and we&#039;re excited to help customers accelerate their adoption of these technologies.&quot; from Phil Chilton, Commercial Manager.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The certification reflects ITDev&#039;s continued investment in open standards-based media networking technologies and reinforces its commitment to helping customers accelerate the development of IPMX-enabled products. By providing FPGA IP cores, software, and reference designs that simplify implementation, ITDev enables equipment manufacturers to reduce development effort and bring interoperable media-over-IP solutions to market more quickly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-teams=&quot;true&quot;&gt;With it&#039;s various fields of application, IPMX is helping to drive the next generation of flexible and scalable media systems. ITDev&#039;s certified IPMX technology provides a proven foundation for organisations looking to adopt these emerging standards and deliver high-performance media transport over IP networks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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 <link>https://www.itdev.co.uk/products/ref-design-ipmx-ZCU106</link>
 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Accelerate Evaluation and Integration&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Evaluate ITDev&#039;s IPMX FPGA IP using proven reference designs based on the AMD Zynq&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; UltraScale+&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; ZCU106 platform.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Providing a known-good implementation of both transmitter and receiver functionality, our reference designs help engineering teams reduce development risk, validate interoperability and accelerate time to market.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img align=&quot;center&quot; alt=&quot;Block diagram of data flow with 2 reference designs&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/pictures/ipmx_system_architecture_v3.png&quot; style=&quot;align: center; width: 70%;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/downloads/Reference_Design_2406_v1.0.2.pdf&quot;&gt;Download Reference Design details&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;#contact&quot;&gt;Contact an Engineer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Available Reference Designs&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;padding-right:20px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;HDMI IPMX Transmitter Reference Design&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A complete implementation demonstrating IPMX transmission from HDMI video sources onto standard IP networks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;			&lt;strong&gt;Features&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;HDMI 2.0 video input&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IPMX stream generation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;PTP timing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;NMOS management and control&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Up to 10G network operation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD ZCU106 platform &lt;em&gt;available separately&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more about &lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-tx-ip&quot;&gt;IPMX Transmitter IP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;padding-left:20px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;HDMI IPMX Receiver Reference Design&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A complete implementation demonstrating reception of IPMX streams and output to HDMI display interfaces.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;			&lt;strong&gt;Features&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;HDMI 2.0 video output&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IPMX stream input&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;PTP timing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;NMOS management and control&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Up to 10G network operation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD ZCU106 platform &lt;em&gt;Available separately&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more about &lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-rx-ip&quot;&gt;IPMX Receiver IP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on a time-limited basis to support evaluation, integration and interoperability testing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Block diagram of data flow with 2 reference designs&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/IPMX%20Reference%20Design%20v4.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float: right; width: 55%;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Why use a Reference Design?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Reference designs provide a proven implementation that can be used throughout the development lifecycle.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evaluate&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Quickly assess functionality and suitability for your application.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Develop&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Use a known-good architecture as the starting point for your own hardware platform.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Validate&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Compare your implementation against a proven reference design.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Demonstrate&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Verify interoperability and system performance before deployment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Reference Platform&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;AMD Zynq&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; UltraScale+&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; ZCU106&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The current reference design platform demonstrates the complete IPMX solution using industry-standard hardware.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Platform Features&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;AMD Zynq&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; UltraScale+&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; MPSoC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;HDMI 2.0 interfaces&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Video resolutions up to 4kp30&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;10Gb Ethernet connectivity&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Integrated software environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for both Tx and Rx evaluation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Note: The IPMX IP is physically constrained by the reference board. The IP can support higher levels of bandwidth and pixels.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Picture of ZCU106 board&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/pictures/2362834-zcu-106-product-1375570049.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 60%;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What&#039;s Included&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The reference design package includes:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encrypted FPGA implementation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supporting software&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD IP integration package&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Product documentation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Build and configuration information&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Integration guidance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Reduce Time to Market&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you&#039;re evaluating IPMX technology, developing a new professional AV product, or validating interoperability with existing equipment, ITDev&#039;s reference design provides a proven route to faster development and lower project risk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/downloads/Reference_Design_2406_v1.0.2.pdf&quot;&gt;Download Reference Design details&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;#contact&quot;&gt;Contact an Engineer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
 <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>jo</dc:creator>
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 <title>IPMX Receiver IP</title>
 <link>https://www.itdev.co.uk/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-rx-ip</link>
 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;Receive standards-based IPMX streams for professional AV applications with a production-ready FPGA IP core designed for rapid integration and deployment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/downloads/Product_Brief_2406_v1.0.0.pdf&quot;&gt;Download Product Brief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ITDev&#039;s IPMX Receiver FPGA IP enables video and audio to be received on IP networks using the VSF TR-10 technical recommendations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is intended for professional AV products that need a proven route to market without the complexity of building an IPMX implementation from scratch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also available ITDev&#039;s &lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-tx-ip&quot;&gt;IPMX Transmitter FPGA IP&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simple Licensing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Single FPGA IP solution with no hidden licensing fees. Everything needed to implement IPMX functionality is supplied as part of the core package.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;ITDev IPMX receiver block diagram&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/pictures/ipmx_system_architecture_v3_rx_ip_core.png&quot; style=&quot;float: right; width: 55%;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Features&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Based on the VSF TR-10 suite of technical recommendations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supports uncompressed video transport&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Optional compressed video workflows&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Synchronous &amp;amp; Asynchronous Video&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Precision Time Protocol (PTP) support&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;NMOS discovery, management and control&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;HDCP Protection - &lt;em&gt;Coming Soon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Designed for sub-frame latency operation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supports scalable network operation from 1G to 100G&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD and Altera&lt;sup&gt;*&lt;/sup&gt; support&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-size:0.9em;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;*: Contact Us.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Benefits&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;IP-in to simple streaming or native video output integration&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for third-party compressed video codecs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Simple licensing fees&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for standards-based IPMX interoperability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ongoing standards compliance development&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Faster time to market than developing an in-house implementation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Both &lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-tx-ip&quot;&gt;Tx&lt;/a&gt; and Rx included as part of the standard IP core solution to allow bi-directional traffic&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reference designs available to accelerate evaluation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Deliverables&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encrypted Netlist&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supporting Software&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD IP integration package&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Product guide&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Reference Design&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Evaluate the IPMX Receiver IP using the AMD Zynq&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; UltraScale+&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; ZCU106 MPSoC &lt;a href=&quot;/products/ref-design-ipmx-ZCU106&quot;&gt;reference design&lt;/a&gt;, demonstrating HDMI I/O and network operation up to 10G.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Altera Agilex&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; 5 FPGA and SoC E-Series 065B Modular Development kit &lt;em&gt;coming soon&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Ready to evaluate IPMX Receiver IP?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Speak to ITDev about your application, integration requirements or reference design needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/downloads/Product_Brief_2406_v1.0.0.pdf&quot;&gt;Download Product Brief&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;#contact&quot;&gt;Contact an Engineer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
 <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>jo</dc:creator>
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 <title>IPMX Transmitter IP</title>
 <link>https://www.itdev.co.uk/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-tx-ip</link>
 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;Generate standards-based IPMX streams for professional AV applications with a production-ready FPGA IP core designed for rapid integration and deployment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/downloads/Product_Brief_2406_v1.0.0.pdf&quot;&gt;Download Product Brief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ITDev&#039;s IPMX Transmitter FPGA IP enables video and audio to be transported across IP networks using the VSF TR-10 technical recommendations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is intended for professional AV products that need a proven route to market without the complexity of building an IPMX implementation from scratch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also available ITDev&#039;s &lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-rx-ip&quot;&gt;IPMX Receiver FPGA IP&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simple Licensing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Single FPGA IP solution with no hidden licensing fees. Everything needed to implement IPMX functionality is supplied as part of the core package.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;ITDev IPMX transmitter block diagram&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/pictures/ipmx_system_architecture_v3_tx_ip_core.png&quot; style=&quot;float: right; width: 55%;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Features&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Based on the VSF TR-10 suite of technical recommendations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supports uncompressed video transport&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Optional compressed video workflows&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Synchronous &amp;amp; Asynchronous Video&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Precision Time Protocol (PTP) support&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;NMOS discovery, management and control&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;HDCP Protection - &lt;em&gt;Coming Soon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Designed for sub-frame latency operation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supports scalable network operation from 1G to 100G&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD and Altera&lt;sup&gt;*&lt;/sup&gt; support&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-size:0.9em;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;*: Contact Us.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Benefits&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple streaming or native video input to IP-out integration&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for third-party compressed video codecs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Simple licensing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for standards-based IPMX interoperability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ongoing standards compliance development&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Faster time to market than developing an in-house implementation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Both Tx and &lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-rx-ip&quot;&gt;Rx&lt;/a&gt; included as part of the standard IP core solution to allow bi-directional traffic&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reference designs available to accelerate evaluation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Deliverables&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encrypted Netlist&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supporting Software&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;AMD IP integration package&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Product guide&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Reference Design&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Evaluate the IPMX Transmitter IP using the AMD Zynq&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; UltraScale+&lt;sup&gt;TM&lt;/sup&gt; ZCU106 MPSoC &lt;a href=&quot;/products/ref-design-ipmx-ZCU106&quot;&gt;reference design&lt;/a&gt;, demonstrating HDMI I/O and network operation up to 10G.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Altera Agilex&lt;sup&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10.8333px;&quot;&gt;TM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 5 FPGA and SoC E-Series 065B Modular Development kit &lt;em&gt;coming soon&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Ready to evaluate IPMX Transmitter IP?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Speak to ITDev about your application, integration requirements or reference design needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/downloads/Product_Brief_2406_v1.0.0.pdf&quot;&gt;Download Product Brief&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;#contact&quot;&gt;Contact an Engineer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
 <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>jo</dc:creator>
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 <title>IPMX IP Overview</title>
 <link>https://www.itdev.co.uk/product/fpga-ip-ipmx-overview</link>
 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IPMX FPGA IP&lt;img alt=&quot;IPMX logo&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/IPMX_Logo_cymk.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float: right; width: 500px; margin: 10px; height: 334px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;Develop IPMX-compatible products faster with ITDev&#039;s proven FPGA IP&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Designed for professional AV manufacturers, ITDev&#039;s IPMX solution provides a complete implementation for transporting video and audio data over IP networks, based on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://vsf.tv/technical-recommendations/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;VSF TR-10&lt;/a&gt; open technical recommendations from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://vsf.tv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Video Services Forum (VSF)&lt;/a&gt;. With a simple licensing model, available reference designs and expert engineering support, you can focus on product innovation rather than protocol development.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;Why Choose ITDev IPMX IP?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Production-ready FPGA IP&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Simple video-in to IP-out integration&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Single IP solution with no hidden licensing fees&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cost-effective development with faster time to market&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for 4K video and beyond&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Available Tx and Rx implementations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reference designs available&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Design Services support when required&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;Available Solutions&lt;img alt=&quot;IPMX logo&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/IPMX-Certification-Badge-2026-4833-dynamic-bw-on-light.png&quot; style=&quot;float: right; width: 440px; margin: 10px; height: 207px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-tx-ip&quot;&gt;IPMX Transmitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/products/fpga-ip-ipmx-rx-ip&quot;&gt;IPMX Receiver&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/products/ref-design-ipmx-ZCU106&quot;&gt;IPMX Reference Designs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;Need Support?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our FPGA design services team can help you evaluate, integrate and customise IPMX solutions for your application.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;#contact&quot;&gt;Talk to an Engineer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;More Information&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you would like to know more about the standards that underpin IPMX you can find out more from the following sources:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://aimsalliance.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;IPMX and AIMS Alliance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://vsf.tv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Video Services Forum and the TR-10 standards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.smpte.org/standards/st2110&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;SMPTE ST 2110 standards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.smpte.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;SMPTE ST 2059 and ST 2022-7 standards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amwa.tv/nmos-overview&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Advanced Media Workflow Association and NMOS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; rel=&quot;og:image rdfs:seeAlso&quot; resource=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Covnetics_ITDev_Collaboration_logo.png?itok=jnkmgT2e&quot;&gt;&lt;img typeof=&quot;foaf:Image&quot; src=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Covnetics_ITDev_Collaboration_logo.png?itok=jnkmgT2e&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; height=&quot;289&quot; alt=&quot;Covnetics and ITDev logos showing stacked one upon the other&quot; /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Covnetics Limited and I.T. Dev Limited Announce FPGA Engineering Collaboration to Strengthen UK Capability and Support Critical Technology Programmes&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://covnetics.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Covnetics Limited&lt;/a&gt; (Covnetics) and I.T. Dev Limited (ITDev) have established an engineering collaboration that will enhance their ability to support customers developing advanced FPGA-based systems across the UK&#039;s most demanding and strategically important industries.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are a cornerstone technology underpinning many of today&#039;s most sophisticated electronic systems. Their unique combination of performance, flexibility, deterministic behaviour and long-term maintainability makes them essential for applications across defence, aerospace, satellite communications, cyber security, telecommunications, artificial intelligence and other high-assurance sectors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As organisations continue to invest in increasingly advanced digital systems, access to specialist FPGA expertise has become an important factor in delivering programmes successfully. At the same time, FPGA-based systems are becoming more sophisticated and are increasingly being deployed within safety-critical and security-sensitive environments where reliability, quality and assurance are paramount. To help customers address these evolving challenges, Covnetics and ITDev have established an engineering collaboration that brings together specialist FPGA expertise and additional technical capability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Covnetics and ITDev are both established UK engineering consultancies with extensive experience delivering FPGA solutions for customers operating in these demanding sectors. Through this collaboration, the two companies will bring together complementary expertise, proven engineering processes and deep technical knowledge to provide customers with greater flexibility, increased capability and enhanced support throughout the FPGA development lifecycle.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting the growth of the UK&#039;s advanced engineering and semiconductor ecosystem. By investing in UK-based engineering talent, developing specialist skills and strengthening industry collaboration, Covnetics and ITDev aim to help organisations access the expertise required to deliver complex FPGA programmes while contributing to the long-term development of UK capability in this strategically important technology area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Customers will benefit from access to a broader pool of specialist FPGA expertise, enabling the two organisations to provide additional technical depth, increased programme resilience and scalable support for projects ranging from feasibility and architecture studies through to verification, certification and deployment. Any collaborative support will only be provided with customer approval and will be delivered in accordance with applicable contractual, confidentiality and security requirements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Both organisations will continue to operate independently while working together where customer needs and project requirements would benefit from additional FPGA expertise and capability.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ram Dey, CEO at Covnetics, said:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&quot;FPGA technology continues to play a critical role across a growing number of sectors, from aerospace and defence through to satellite communications, cyber security and artificial intelligence. As these systems become increasingly sophisticated, organisations need access to trusted engineering partners who can provide the specialist expertise required to deliver successful outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This collaboration brings together two highly capable FPGA engineering organisations with a shared commitment to technical excellence, quality and customer success. By combining our complementary strengths, we can provide greater flexibility and capability for customers while continuing to support the development of UK FPGA expertise for the future.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jon Older, Business Development Director at ITDev, said:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&quot;Our customers are developing increasingly complex FPGA-based systems and are looking for partners who can provide both deep technical expertise and the ability to respond flexibly as programme requirements evolve.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This collaboration strengthens our capability to support those customers by bringing together two experienced FPGA engineering teams with proven track records in the delivery of safety-critical and security-sensitive systems. It enables us to offer greater technical depth, enhanced programme resilience and access to a broader range of specialist expertise, helping customers reduce delivery risk and achieve their objectives with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&#039;re also pleased that this collaboration contributes to the wider development of FPGA expertise in the UK, which is increasingly important across defence, aerospace and other technology-intensive sectors.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If your organisation would benefit from additional FPGA expertise, specialist consultancy support or independent technical advice, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ram Dey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
CEO, Covnetics Limited&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:ram.dey@coventics.com&quot;&gt;ram.dey@covnetics.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jon Older&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Business Development Director, I.T. Dev Limited&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jon.older@itdev.co.uk&quot;&gt;jon.older@itdev.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;img typeof=&quot;foaf:Image&quot; src=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/wellness-3961684_1280.jpg?itok=zUTiqJuc&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; height=&quot;343&quot; alt=&quot;Wooden scrabble tiles spelling out the word wellness&quot; /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since early 2022, ITDev has taken proactive steps to enhance employee wellbeing by establishing a dedicated HR function. This initiative has paved the way for a range of supportive resources aimed at fostering a healthier, more balanced workplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Mental Health First Aid &amp;amp; Employee Assistance Programme&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They say that people are your greatest asset. Well here at ITDev we believe that is true and have developed a culture that not only celebrates staff successes but are also committed to staff welfare too.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We take pride in our commitment to our staff’s welfare, providing a supportive and thriving workplace culture and we recognise the significance of providing comprehensive support for all of our staff.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We have invested in dedicated Mental Health First Aiders who are a point of contact for any colleague who may be experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. They can recognise the signs if a colleague may be experiencing mental ill health and will be there to offer them support and/or signpost them to relevant assistance. They promote good mental health within ITDev and have taken steps to reduce the stigma that is associated with mental health issues, with colleagues reaching out for professional or personal support.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We have also introduced an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is available to all staff from day one of employment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It’s a vital resource designed to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing among our team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The nature of our work is that it often involves deadlines, complex problem-solving and ever-evolving technologies. Our staff can choose to work from home if they prefer and we are very much aware of the importance of a healthy work-life balance for their well-being. The EAP can offer resources and strategies to help our staff manage their time effectively, set boundaries, and prioritise self-care.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It offers confidential support designed to help employees navigate personal challenges that may impact their well-being and performance at work. It provides a range of resources to support mental health, work-life balance, and overall employee wellness.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It provides access to a range of services including counselling, mental health support, legal assistance, financial guidance and more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At ITDev, we agree that our employees are our greatest asset. By having dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and implementing an Employee Assistance Programme, we create a supportive and nurturing work environment that prioritises the well-being of our staff and where every individual can thrive, bringing a positive work environment and laying the foundation for long-term success.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-label&quot;&gt;Tags:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/tags/mentalhealth-wellness&quot; typeof=&quot;skos:Concept&quot; property=&quot;rdfs:label skos:prefLabel&quot; datatype=&quot;&quot;&gt;mentalhealth wellness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-label&quot;&gt;Author:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/company/about/team/paula-f&quot; typeof=&quot;skos:Concept&quot; property=&quot;rdfs:label skos:prefLabel&quot; datatype=&quot;&quot;&gt;Paula F&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
 <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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 <link>https://www.itdev.co.uk/product/fpga-ip-overview</link>
 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Why use FPGA IP Solutions?&lt;img alt=&quot;Generic picture of an FPGA connected on a PCB&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/pictures/iStock-2150042228small.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float: right; width: 500px; margin: 10px; height: 334px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;You can accelerate your product development with proven, production-ready IP cores from ITDev.&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our FPGA IP portfolio provides advanced video processing and networking capabilities that can be rapidly integrated into your design, reducing development effort and helping you bring products to market faster. Each solution is developed by our experienced FPGA engineers and is backed by the expertise of our design services team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you&#039;re enhancing an existing platform or developing a completely new product, ITDev FPGA IP provides a cost-effective route to implementing complex functionality without starting from scratch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Benefits:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reduce development time and project risk&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Accelerate time to market&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Access proven, production-ready IP&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Simple, transparent licensing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Optional reference designs for rapid evaluation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Supported by specialist FPGA design engineers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-size:1.4em;&quot;&gt;Our FPGA IP portfolio&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/product/fpga-ip-ipmx-overview&quot;&gt;IP Core for IPMX Products&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	 &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/product/fpga-ip-3d-lut-colour-correction-processing&quot;&gt;3D LUT Colour Correction &amp;amp; Processing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	 &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/product/fpga-ip-sdrhdr-colour-space-converter&quot;&gt;SDR/HDR Colour Space Convertor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	 &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FPGA Design Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Need more than off-the-shelf IP?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our FPGA design services team can help customise existing IP, develop additional functionality, or deliver a complete FPGA solution tailored to your requirements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With extensive experience in video processing, networking, embedded systems and FPGA development, we can support projects from initial concept through to production deployment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/services/overview&quot;&gt;Learn about FPGA Design Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speak to Our Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you&#039;re evaluating FPGA IP, investigating AV-over-IP technologies, or looking for support with a wider FPGA development project, our engineers can help you identify the right solution.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;#contact&quot;&gt;Contact Us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&#039;re unsure what an FPGA is, or why it might be suitable for your video product &lt;a href=&quot;/product/why-use-an-fpga&quot;&gt;we explain more&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;img typeof=&quot;foaf:Image&quot; src=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Luke_and_JonO_interview.jpg?itok=9sMmSQSb&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; alt=&quot;Luke discussing with JonO in meeting room&quot; /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;At ITDev, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of engineers. By fostering a team rich in experience and fresh ideas, we enhance every project we undertake. In this blog post, Luke, a University of York graduate, shares his journey and insights from his first 3 years with us:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Luke&#039;s experience&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As I prepared to move to Southampton, I began my search for embedded software positions and discovered ITDev on Indeed and LinkedIn. ITDev stood out as a perfect fit for my career aspirations in embedded software. Their website showcased numerous awards and a vibrant company culture, complete with exciting social events, giving me a glimpse of the dynamic work environment I could be part of.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since I have been at ITDev I’ve utilised a far broader range of skills than I initially anticipated. Beyond writing C/C++ for microcontrollers, I’ve also worked with Python, C#, and PHP/JS, targeting GUI applications and even applying my electronics and PCB design knowledge. Although these skills weren’t highlighted in the job description, I found opportunities to use them once I joined. Additionally, I’ve already spent considerable time in client meetings and directly communicating with clients via email. This experience reflects the trust ITDev places in its graduate employees. Over time, I’ve contributed to a diverse array of projects, both internal and client-focused as follows:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Marine Client&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Collaborating as part of a team of software developers over an extended period, I saw this project evolve from (near) inception through to production prototypes. This journey involved me making design decisions and adhering to existing client code and protocols. I also had the opportunity to deep dive (no pun intended!) into Bluetooth Low Energy, gaining significant embedded and electronic engineering &lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(243, 243, 252);&quot;&gt;crossover experience&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Working closely with a colleague, I’ve gained experience in hardware design guided by software requirements and similarly software design influenced by hardware requirements, such as the need for low power consumption. My work has also involved debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analysers. I find projects that straddle the line between software and electronics engineering particularly enjoyable, and the insights gained from team discussions are invaluable. Additionally, I’ve become well-versed in Agile/Scrum methodologies and adapting to changing customer requirements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Internal - Client Portal Project&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As well as the client engagements, ITDev gave me the opportunity to be involved in an internal Research &amp;amp; Development (R&amp;amp;D) project. Here I was the sole developer, tasked with advancing the software development which had been previously worked on a by a colleague. This provided opportunities to develop different skills from the previous project: adopting someone else&#039;s code, understanding their approach, communicating efficiently with them to maximise the value gained from time limited discussions and being the only software resource on the project.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Visual / Microscopy Client&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Joining this project midway through, I dove into reviewing and fixing legacy code alongside a seasoned engineer. This experience required me to adapt to a new workflow, quite different from my previous roles. It was a fantastic opportunity to put my C++ skills to the test and deepen my understanding of FPGAs through collaborative teamwork. Additionally, I leveraged my university knowledge on High Dynamic Range, HDR, whilst my passion for photography also proved surprisingly useful in this context.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The experience gained has not just been on existing code and products, its included new “greenfield” software and has given me the freedom to make technical decisions and be aware of the project commercials, estimating and quoting aspects too.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Company Support&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As well as the project work, there is a good support structure in the company as well.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ITDev have been good at promoting and organising training opportunities – I took a course to get up to speed with C++. One of the main takeaways from my internship (at a different company) was how much there was to learn by working with experienced engineers. I’ve certainly benefitted from that at ITDev too, whether it’s code review, asking for help with a problem, or anecdotes in casual conversation. It’s been interesting to learn more about electronics and FPGAs from working on projects with a mix of software and hardware.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to the technical roles, I took a first aid training course earlier this year and am now one of the designated first-aiders in the office.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;We appreciate Luke&#039;s time to share his experiences. It&#039;s great to see and hear how he has settled in to become a valued member of the ITDev team. With his aptitude for learning new skills, and willingness to take on new projects we&#039;re looking forward to see how his career develops further.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Alongside the technical management we also provide mentoring, with each employee assigned a mentor to help support their career development. We&#039;re keen to give employees the right opportunities to develop, for example Luke&#039;s direct interfacing with clients, which is supported by colleagues as needed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;A note from ITDev&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Notelet image&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/Note_1.png&quot; style=&quot;width: 30px; height: 33px;&quot; /&gt; If you are interested in joining as a graduate, keep an eye on our &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/company/careers&quot;&gt;Careers page&lt;/a&gt; as well as our &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/itdevltd&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; page. Updates on our forthcoming graduate positions will be given here. Furthermore, if you need help putting your CV together; applying for an internship; or how to present yourself at a Careers Fair, read our &#039;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/blog/how-to-win-your-dream-job-after-graduating&quot; title=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/blog/how-to-win-your-dream-job-after-graduating&quot;&gt;How to win your dream job&lt;/a&gt;&#039; blog.&lt;/p&gt;
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 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;img typeof=&quot;foaf:Image&quot; src=&quot;https://www.itdev.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Consultants-vs-contractors-1920_0.jpg?itok=sIFNymLL&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; alt=&quot;Balancing the benefits of contractors vs consultants&quot; /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recently I was in discussion with a potential client about the challenges he was having with resourcing one of his projects. His automatic assumption was to approach a contract agency to get one or two contractors to backfill his shortage. Naturally, I asked whether he&#039;d previously considered the alternative of using a design services consultancy. His reply … “No, is there a difference?” … provided the impetus for this blog.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There ARE differences, and you should carefully consider what your requirements are before selecting one or the other as they each have their own benefits and there is no one right answer as to which approach you should use.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I&#039;ve captured some considerations below to help when making the choice. In a follow up article, I will explore some of the questions you should ask potential design consultancies before engaging them.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;A question of either/or?&lt;br /&gt;
	Firstly, we’ll start by highlighting that this is not a black or white decision. There are multiple factors to consider and depending on your position the outcome will be different. It is likely that the answers you give now will be different for the next project, which may affect your choice, so remember to re-evaluate each time.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Are you looking for a transactional engagement or longer term relationship?&lt;br /&gt;
	As a design consultancy we are interested in building longer term engagements. Yes, we do short transactional contracts when needed, but our preference is to engage for the longer term. A consultancy can invest in the relationship, through training staff on the clients&#039; products, knowledge sharing, having multiple resources assigned to a project and most importantly understanding the business&#039;s situation and motivations. Consultancies can support the client by providing a pool of resources with product knowledge, who can cover each other during periods of unavailability (sickness, holiday …).&lt;br /&gt;
	When choosing a contractor, unless you are prepared to pay a retainer during periods of no contract, you cannot guarantee access to the same individual. This may not be an issue for resolving a specific challenge today, but will you need support in the future when a field return needs debugging or the IP needs feature enhancing?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Broad and deep knowledge?&lt;br /&gt;
	Contractors often come with very strong skill sets, ideal for working on a specific product in a specific market. This can be a cost-effective way to bring an industry expert into your team to achieve a specific aim in an efficient manner. Sometimes you&#039;re not fully aware of the skill set you need, or you need multiple skills which you can&#039;t find from a single contractor, so need to employ 2 or 3.&lt;br /&gt;
	One of our clients appreciated our Agile approach to projects. They engaged us for a series of Scrum sprints. At one of the retrospectives they highlighted the benefit of engaging us as an organisation vs an individual contractor. Although primarily a software development project, having access to a multi-disciplinary team of resources with depth of skills in different areas was a key benefit. We were able to provide strong IT skills, in depth Linux kernel knowledge as well as experience in timing based protocols, whilst still only committing one “full time engineer” to the project.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Management overhead&lt;br /&gt;
	Do you wish to be managing the resource?&lt;br /&gt;
	As another member to your team, a contractor will be another head to manage, along with the invoicing and payment, which naturally increases with multiple contractors. They are accountable to the project manager and require tasks to be specified and allocated like any resource.&lt;br /&gt;
	If you wish to be more hands-off or offload the responsibility to someone else, a consultancy can manage that for you, with a single report and invoice to generate even when you engage multiple resources. Depending on the size of consultancy, they could manage the project for you, ensure delivery against requirements and provide visibility of progress – often through on-line tooling.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Risk management&lt;br /&gt;
	Typically, consultancies will offer Time &amp;amp; Materials and Fixed Price contracts. Fixed Price options take the risk away - you know the full cost of a project up-front with warranties and support. Time &amp;amp; Materials means you shoulder and manage the risk, equivalent to having a contractor working with your team. If you’re risk adverse, or the CFO is running the business, fixed price is likely to be your preference, a known up-front cost with guaranteed deliverables. With a lesser defined package of work, time &amp;amp; materials gives you greater flexibility to be agile with your requirements.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hopefully this has given you some questions to consider before automatically picking up the phone to your contractor agency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of the long-term engagement benefit seen by one of our clients:&lt;br /&gt;
Background: we’d had 10 years of rolling contracts with a client which had had to stop due to changes with their business situation. 12 months later they had an urgent project they needed to address internally. To backfill the move of their resources on to the new project they approached us, knowing we had the intimate knowledge of their products to be able to carry on their developments with minimal ramp up time and knowledge transfer required.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&#039;re interested in finding out more about consultancies and whether they might be the right fit for your next project or an alternative solution to a contractor, get in contact for a chat either on &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:sales@itdev.co.uk?subject=Follow%20up%20to%20blog%20on%20consultancies%20vs%20contractors&quot;&gt;sales@itdev.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; or calling 023 80 98 8890.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And a final thought from one client we&#039;ve engaged:&lt;br /&gt;
&quot;You&#039;re not a supplier, you&#039;re part of our team&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;
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