Digital Terrestrial TV Broadcasts Will Be Distributed Over IP Network Using Path 1 Vx8000e
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PNOT) , the pioneer and industry leader in providing products that enable broadcast quality video to be sent over IP networks announced today that TDF has selected Path 1 IP Video Gateways for its nationwide distribution network for Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT).
Path 1 worked very closely with TDF to develop a highly flexible and reliable broadcast distribution solution based on Path 1 Vx8000e Video Gateways. The Video Gateways provide DVB-ASI MPEG-2 connectivity over IP allowing TDF to leverage the cost effectiveness, ease of use, and flexibility of their IP network. High quality transmission is assured at all times through Forward Error Correction (FEC) and advanced clock recovery features.
TDF provides digital TV distribution across the entire IP network that originates in Paris and includes re-transmission sites and Single Frequency Network (SFN) broadcast towers across France.
Commenting on the project, Dominic Papenheim, Executive VP Sales for Controlware, Path 1 Reseller to TDF stated, "This installation of Path 1 Video over IP Gateways for TDF demonstrates that forward-thinking broadcasters around the world are benefiting from the cost-savings and flexibility that live broadcast video transmission via IP can deliver."
"Path 1 Vx8000 products are already used by broadcasters worldwide for contribution and primary distribution applications. The addition of this important customer extends our footprint to include the complex SFN transmission networks being deployed in Europe," stated Tom Tullie, CEO of Path 1, who added, "We are also very pleased that our relationship with Controlware continues to move forward and assures potential EU customers of local support to meet their needs."
About TDF
TDF is a leading operator and provider of audiovisual, mobile phone and broadband services to Radio and TV operators and local communities. Filming, analogue and digital TV and radio broadcasting, deployment, maintenance and telecoms network management: TDF services rely on proven expertise, 7500 microwave network sites, a network of service teams and an excellent client service.
The TDF Group is a major European player, bringing about the convergence between the audiovisual and telecom services of tomorrow and deploying digital services nationwide.
About Path 1 Network Technologies Inc.
Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. is the pioneer and leading provider of video transport products that enable the conversion and distribution of real-time, broadcast-quality video over Internet Protocol (IP) through public and private networks. From the delivery of live MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and VC-1 standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) broadcasts to video on demand (VOD), Path 1's video infrastructure platforms allow broadcasters, cable, telco, satellite and mobile operators to transmit high-quality point-to-point, multipoint and multiplexed video across town or around the world. To find out more about Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. (PNOT) visit our website at http://www.path1.com/ or call 877/ONE-PATH (663-7284).
About Controlware GmbH
Controlware Communications are leading suppliers of professional networked video solutions and services. Controlware's portfolio includes highly flexible and cost-effective transmission from DVB ASI and SDI signals over IP and ATM networks. Controlware Broadcast Video solutions also include a highly flexible management platform called "BOSS" -- Broadcast OSS Platform. Through BOSS process control and efficiency is improved by supporting access to event management, statistics, archiving, and remote configuration through a single platform.
With more than 25 years experience in communications networking we are ideally placed to provide Local and Wide Area Networking technology, network design and the provision of advanced IP solutions to meet the most demanding broadcasting requirements.
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Investor Contact: Lasse Glassen Financial Relations Board Office: 310-854-8314 lglassen@financialrelationsboard.com
CONTACT: Lasse Glassen of Financial Relations Board, +1-310-854-8314, lglassen@financialrelationsboard.com, for Path 1 Network Technologies Inc.
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