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Broadcasting
October
15, 2004
Scopus moves forward with next-gen
technologies
THE NETHERLANDS -- Scopus Network Technologies, a leading
supplier of digital compression technology to the broadcasting
industry, announced today that its offerings at the
recently concluded IBC show were adding new perspectives
and a wider scope to the digital broadcasting industry.
At IBC, Scopus showcased a new DVB-S2 based decoding
platform for satellite broadcasting, conducting the
first live demonstrations of its universal encoding
platform, and highlighting its IP contribution broadcasting
video over IP infrastructure offerings.
Scopus'
fourth-generation system for satellite broadcasting
includes professional IRDs and encoders that feature
DVB-S2 capabilities. Now, professional broadcasters
will be able to exploit the available satellite bandwidth
more efficiently by utilizing emerging DVB-S2 standard.
Targeting head-end broadcasting and cable operators
for contribution and distribution applications, Scopus'
DVB-S2 platforms provide broadcasters with an increased
programming capacity and enhanced geographical coverage.
To the broadcaster, additional benefits from applying
the DVB-S2 standards include bandwidth savings, optimization
of operational expenses, decreased transmission power,
antenna size reduction, backward compatibility and interoperability.
Scopus'
comprehensive UE-9000 features dual encoding to meet
the demands of the high-end market of professional broadcasters.
The UE-9000, with next-generation coding techniques,
improves compression by 50 percent. It is a complete
encoding platform for standard- (SD) and high-definition
(HD) MPEG-2, MPEG-4 part 10 (H.264) and VC9 platforms
for satellite, cable and telco operators, all in a single-rack
enclosure. It offers backward compatibility and redundant
MPEG-2 support as well. The Scopus' UniversalEncoder
resolves the need for a separate encoding platform for
each and every broadcast format. It is teamed with the
IRD-2900 to feature dual-encoding technique.
Scopus also leveraged its digital broadcasting experience
to introduce a new concept in broadcasting video over
IP infrastructure branded as BOB (broadcasting over
broadband). The first application for this digital broadcasting
technique will be the fast emerging News Gathering over
IP (NGoIP). Leveraging Scopus' knowledge, BOB technology
has been optimized with new de-jittering elements and
includes innovative IP packet re-ordering. The BOB technique
is fully supported by Scopus' IVN (intelligent video
network) system topology and was demonstrated with Scopus'
professional IRD-2900, coupled with its E-1000 encoder
that delivers IP input/output.
Scopus'
CEO, David Mahlab, said: "We are providing answers
to the growing market needs for highly advanced transmission
tools for digital broadcasters that are easy to implement
and cost effective. We are excited by our DVB-S2 solutions
for the expanding satellite market and our new broadcasting
video over IP infrastructure technologies to which the
market has given its approval."
Ovadia
Cohen, vice president, marketing, added: "Scopus'
reputation for high quality and cost effective platforms
is an integral facet of our vision for the future. Our
compression platforms are built for emerging standards
and provide superior technologies that save space and
reduce costs for broadcasters around the world."
Contact:
Scopus
www.scopus.net
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