This ‘end-of-life’ (EOL) announcement is the official written notification that AI-Media Technologies has now commenced the EOL process for the Encoder Core openGear® (HD1430). The following EOL schedule is confirmed:
- Final Date for Manufacture & Sale of new Hardware Encoder (HENC): February 2, 2026
- Final Date HENC able to be returned for Repair: January 31, 2028
- Final Release Date for new firmware upgrades & software releases: August 1, 2028
- Final Release Date for new security patches: January 31, 2029
- End-of-Life Date: February 1, 2029
Note: The above dates are United States Eastern time zone.
Customers interested in discussing how this impacts their existing Encoder Core openGear® (HD1430) or the replacement product: Encoder Pro Card openGear® (HD1492) are encouraged to contact their region-specific Customer Success team:
APAC: success.apac@ai-media.tv
EMEA: emea-customer.success@ai-media.tv
Americas: customer.success@ai-media.tv