Elemental and Citrix have previously worked together on virtualized applications, such as computer-aided design software, and plan further developments in video applications in a virtual environment, including programme guides after the strategic investment.

Elemental Technologies, a US-based provider of video processing services, has raised an undisclosed amount from Citrix Systems, a US-listed virtual computing company.

Elemental and Citrix have previously worked together on virtualized applications, such as computer-aided design software, and plan further developments in video applications in a virtual environment, including programme guides.

Elemental uses parallel processing technology to convert video from one format to another for viewing on portable devices.

Andy Cohen, senior director of strategic development at Citrix,…