FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RGB NETWORKS ANNOUNCES FIRST COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR
DIGITAL SIMULCAST EDGE DECODING AND MODULATION
Simulcast
Edge Processor Debuts at NCTA National Show
SAN MATEO, CA – April 4, 2005 – RGB Networks, the leader
in network video processing, today announced the first product based
on its Video Intelligence Architecture™ (VIA™), the Simulcast
Edge Processor (SEP). Designed for high-density video decoding and
modulation, the SEP simplifies and accelerates cable operators’ transition
to all-digital networks. The SEP will debut at the 2005 National Cable
and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) National Show April 3-5
in San Francisco, California.
The RGB Simulcast Edge Processor is the cable industry’s first
complete solution for digital simulcast edge decoding applications,
providing the capability to simultaneously receive multiple MPEG-2
digital video streams over Internet Protocol (IP), decode the video
streams, modulate and up-convert them, and deliver the streams directly
to subscribers as NTSC analog video at the edge of the network. The
SEP is unique in that it combines all of the necessary processing
required to accept digital video streams and deliver them directly
as modulated analog NTSC video for distribution to customers’ homes
in a single one rack unit platform.
The SEP enables cable operators to convert and carry all signals
in digital format to the edge of the network, eliminating the bandwidth
drain of transporting a dual analog/digital programming line-up and
the cost of maintaining separate transmission and video processing
equipment. With the SEP, cable operators can deliver a full digital
line-up to digital subscribers, simplify operations, save bandwidth
and pave the way to a fully digital network, while still supporting
existing analog customers.
“Our Simulcast Edge Processor is the ideal alternative to cumbersome,
multi-box configurations and will greatly reduce the cost of operators’ all-digital
deployments,” said Adam S. Tom, president and CEO of RGB Networks. “RGB’s
high-density, fully integrated, multi-function platform provides an
intelligent path to all-digital by simplifying network operations
today, while remaining adaptable for future upgrades of advanced video
services.”
The design of the SEP takes advantage of RGB’s high-density,
programmable and scalable network video processing platform, providing
significant savings on rack space and power. The open-protocol product
also offers advanced features such as multiple high-throughput Gigabit
Ethernet input interfaces, an easy-to-use graphical user interface,
full redundancy, and digital Emergency Alert System (EAS) support.
“By freeing up network bandwidth capacity, operators will be
able to offer additional revenue-generating services, or grow existing
services such as video-on-demand (VOD), while accelerating their move
to all-digital,” noted Tom.
The RGB Simulcast Edge Processor will be shown at Motorola’s
booth (#5864) as part of a demonstration of a complete end-to-end
digital simulcast solution, an integral offering from Motorola Connected
Home Business.
RGB Networks delivers powerful, open-protocol video processing and
bandwidth management solutions that enable video service providers
to route, switch, process and distribute video streams at dramatically
higher densities and data rates than today's equipment, and at considerably
lower costs. Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA™),
RGB’s products process multiple advanced video applications
on a single programmable, high-performance platform, enabling video
service providers to build flexible, adaptable, next-generation networks
that leverage existing infrastructure. RGB’s solutions improve
the economics of today’s video offerings while providing a foundation
for delivering advanced, revenue-generating services in the future.
For more information about RGB Networks and the Video Intelligence
Architecture, visit www.rgbnetworks.com.
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