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RGB Networks Chosen for Digital Simulcast Upgrade by Grupo HEVI

RGB’s BNP and SEP Deployed by Leading Mexican Cable Operator

SUNNYVALE, CA – December 13, 2007 – RGB Networks, the leader in network video processing, today announced that Grupo HEVI, a leading Mexican cable operator which serves more than 300,000 subscribers, is using RGB products to upgrade three of their largest cable systems to a digital simulcast architecture, which will dramatically reduce their network operating costs by eliminating the need for analog equipment.

Grupo HEVI is deploying RGB’s Broadcast Network Processor (BNP) and Simulcast Edge Processor (SEP) in its systems serving the cities of Nuevo Laredo and Tampico in the state of Tamaulipas, and Zapopan, a major city in the state of Jalisco.  In their simulcast architecture, Grupo HEVI is using BNPs to optimize the bandwidth of their digital programming, which is then delivered to the edge of the networks where SEPs decode it to analog to support their analog subscribers.  Grupo HEVI is also using RGB’s Modular Media Converter (MCC) to support their transition from ASI to Gigabit Ethernet.

“Moving to a digital simulcast architecture is a strategic initiative for Grupo HEVI, but we are not willing to compromise the quality of our services in doing so, which is one of the key reasons we selected RGB products, which deliver high quality video with strong redundancy features,” said Hector Vielma, President and CEO of Grupo HEVI.

Luis Vielma, Chief Operating Officer for Grupo HEVI added, “Before digital simulcasting, we had to maintain separate digital and analog transmission systems to support our digital and analog subscribers.  However, with RGB’s simulcasting solution, we can seamlessly support all our subscribers without analog equipment, which simplifies our network architecture and reduces our ongoing capital and operational expenses.”

“Grupo HEVI’s simulcast upgrade is an ambitious effort that highlights their commitment to ensuring the best video service for their customers while improving the efficiency of their networks,” said Jef Graham, CEO of RGB Networks.  “This win with Grupo HEVI complements the success we’re having with cable and telco operators in other regions and demonstrates the applicability of our solutions worldwide.”

About RGB's Products
RGB Networks offers a comprehensive suite of digital video networking products built on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture™ (VIA) which enable an unprecedented number of digital video streams to be processed in a small form factor of 1 rack unit (1RU).  This exceptional stream processing density – combined with transrating, statistical remultiplexing, digital overlay, digital program insertion (DPI), modulation and digital-to-analog decoding capabilities – enables RGB’s products to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of delivering increasingly targeted, personalized and on-demand video services.

RGB’s product line includes the Broadcast Network Processor (BNP), for targeted digital ad insertion, transrating and grooming; the new Dynamic Bandwidth Manager (DBM), which enables up to 50 percent more VOD content to be delivered without increasing bandwidth; the Universal Scalable Modulator (USM), the industry’s highest-density edge QAM; the Modular Media Converter (MMC), for high density ASI-to-GigE conversion; and the Simulcast Edge Processor (SEP) for edge decoding and analog modulation to implement digital simulcast architectures. RGB has shipped over 2,000 video processors to more than 70 operators throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

About Grupo HEVI
Grupo HEVI is a leading Mexican MSO, with operations in more than 25 cities in Mexico in the regions of Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Colima, Nayarit, Zacatecas and Tamaulipas.  The company offers its more than 300,000 subscribers a complete triple play of advanced, video, voice and high-speed Internet services. 

For more information about Grupo HEVI please visit: www.grupohevi.com.mx

About RGB Networks
RGB Networks delivers extremely high-density, flexible video processing solutions that enable video service providers to deliver highly targeted and personalized video content at considerably lower costs than conventional solutions.  Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture™ (VIA), RGB’s VIA product family simplifies management and delivers scalable, multi-function capability in a single, programmable platform, allowing video service providers to leverage existing infrastructure, while building an advanced foundation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for personalized video services. 

For more information about RGB Networks and its unique video processing solutions, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com.

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