RGB Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RGB Networks Expands Digital Video Processing Platform Line
with European Launch of Broadcast Network Processor 3xr

Enhanced Product Designed to Meet Needs of European Market

Cologne, Germany – May 4, 2010 – ANGA Cable Stand #B50 – RGB Networks, the leader in network video processing, has announced the extension of its widely-deployed Broadcast Network Processor (BNP) product line, with the introduction of the BNP3xr to the European market. Based on the same innovative video processing technology as RGB’s field-proven BNP2xr and the BNPxr, which have been deployed by operators worldwide, the BNP3xr offers customers support for the international standard, Digital Video Broadcast Conditional Access (DVB-CA), and includes new redundancy features, delivering the highest reliability for the deployment of critical applications.

The BNP3xr utilizes a new, two rack-unit high chassis design that enables it to offer several new features, including:

  • Support for DVB-CA SimulCrypt encryption to protect digital cable services
  • Dual hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fan modules to ensure uninterrupted operation in the unlikely event a failure should occur

The BNP3xr is the most comprehensive digital video processing solution in the industry, combining support for the broadest range of applications with unprecedented stream processing density. Supporting grooming, statistical multiplexing, transrating, digital ad and overlay insertion, emergency alert notification, operator messaging and programme substitution, the product can simultaneously process more than 760 MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 video streams.

The BNP3xr’s unmatched combination of density, advanced features and support for an array of video processing functions provides operators with an ideal solution for the delivery of today’s services, as well as the flexibility for pay-as-you-grow scalability through its license-based expansion model. In addition, the compact, multi-function platform significantly reduces the cost and complexity for video service providers to deploy high-definition (HD) video, advanced advertising and other increasingly sophisticated and critical services. 

“RGB Networks is committed to meeting the needs of our customers in all areas of the world,” said Ramin Farassat, Vice President, Product Marketing and Business Development at RGB Networks. “For the European market in particular, the extension of the BNP product line to provide optimum reliability, as well as additional support for the DVB-CA standard, will enable operators to cost effectively add and deploy secure video services to meet growing demand.”

ANGA Cable Demonstration
At ANGA Cable – stand #B50 – in Cologne, Germany May 4-6, RGB will highlight key functionality of the BNP3xr and BNP2xr, including bandwidth-savings with 3:1 HD statistical multiplexing, as well as digital overlays for advertising and messaging applications.  Demonstrations of RGB’s multi-award winning Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG) and its Dynamic Bandwidth Manager (DBM) products will also be available on stand.

About RGB Networks
RGB Networks is revolutionizing video, delivering leading-edge video processing solutions that address the complexities of the changing video delivery model. With advanced solutions for bandwidth optimization, content repurposing and addressable advertising, RGB’s products enable operators to deliver the next generation of highly personalized video services, which are relevant to individual subscribers and delivered anytime to any device.  The company’s products are based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture™ (VIA), enabling them to process an unprecedented number of video streams with the highest video quality.  RGB’s scalable solutions dramatically reduce the cost to deliver both broadcast and unicast services, and help operators maximize their existing network infrastructure.  More than 9,000 RGB products are deployed in the field by over 180 service providers in 25 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.rgbnetworks.com.

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Contact:
Jacqui Depares / Lucy Smart
Johnson King
+44 (0)20 7401 7968
RGBNetworks@johnsonking.co.uk

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What people are saying:

“Video service providers around the world continue to expand their HD and on-demand services to enhance the customer experience and reduce customer churn—the challenge becomes keeping their networks in line with the pace of the changing environment. RGB’s scalable video networking solutions help operators to remain competitive today, while preparing them to address new changes that are on the way as we move towards a ’video everywhere’ world.”

  • Ramin Farassat,
  • Vice President of Product Marketing,
  • RGB Networks