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RGB Networks' Video Processing Technology Selected to Grow Multiplex 4's Regional Presence for DVB-T Service
SUNNYVALE, CA, Jan 29, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
RGB Networks, the leading provider of scalable multiscreen IP video
delivery solutions, today announced that Multiplex 4 (MUX4), the
fourth largest nationwide Czech TV transmission network operated by
Digital Broadcasting Ltd., has selected and deployed RGB's
award-winning Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG(TM)) and Broadcast
Network Processor (BNP) to provide a complete video processing
solution for the regionalized delivery of its expanding DVB-T
(terrestrial) services.
MUX4 is the only nationwide TV transmission network in the Czech
Republic utilizing the H.264/MPEG-4 compression format, enabling the
delivery of high definition TV. MUX4 supports the multiplexing
(muxing) of several channels in digital format to 13 independent
regions, with seven channels each, enabling the delivery of separate
broadcast services to particular regions, such as Prague and Central
Bohemia. The network is undergoing a major expansion project, and
currently reaches 86 percent of the country's population.
Selected for the solution's versatility, cost efficiency and
multifunctionality, RGB's VMG and BNP together support MUX4's overall
DVB-T headend with the primary application of regionalizing
programming for various geographic areas -- performing functions
including muxing, program substitution, graphical overlay insertion,
DVB-CA encryption and transcoding -- in order to ensure compliance
with required industry standards and licensing terms.
"RGB's high-capacity, carrier-class architecture perfectly
facilitates the regional delivery of the multiple network frequencies
we need in order to meet both compliance standards and customer
demands," said Radim Parizek, CEO at Digital Broadcasting Ltd. "By
performing a host of versatile tasks simultaneously via an integrated
platform, RGB's technology not only meets our current business needs,
but also adds value to our long-term business strategy. We are hoping
to increase MUX4's coverage to up to 98 percent of the Czech
population during 2013, and with this growth, we will also be looking
to utilize RGB's technology to support targeted ad insertion
requirements to different regions."
The service is now live and was deployed within two weeks after
initial installation. The team at MUX4 worked closely with leading
Czech system integrator CrossPoint Technologies to implement the
solution.
"We received excellent support from both RGB Networks and its partner
CrossPoint Technologies, who provided us with exceptional service
throughout the entire process of deploying our DVB-T service to
ensure that the solution was up and running in record time,"
continued Radim Parizek.
"The ability to deliver localized programming efficiently and cost
effectively across separate regions is essential to the advancement
of any national provider of video services," said Ramin Farassat,
Vice President, Product Marketing and Business Development for RGB
Networks. "We are delighted to help facilitate MUX4's delivery of
programs to a myriad of geographic regions with our VMG and BNP
processing solution, giving the network an avenue for long-term
growth and enhancing their competitiveness in the market."
About Multiplex 4
At the beginning of 2012 Digital Broadcasting
Ltd. (DB) became the owner of the Fourth Digital Multiplex (MUX4),
called "Broadcasting Network no.4" in the Czech Republic. At present,
the network covers 86 percent of Czech households (according to ITU-R
P.1546-2CA), with expansion planned in the near future.
In business since 2005, DB is a highly professional company which has
already proven its ability to deliver multiple broadcasting networks.
Recent successes include reaching the final round during the very
demanding tender to operate the Broadcasting Network no.1 for the
public service -- Czech TV. DB's highly professional staff is trained
for specialized operations in TV and radio broadcasting. This team
has already built more than 50 FM radio transmitters at various
locations. These transmitters are used by Radio Cas, Radio Dyje,
Radio Dalnice (Highway Radio station) etc. with DB providing
management, service and all other supervision and monitoring
operations.
About RGB Networks
RGB Networks enables video service providers to
migrate to a multiscreen environment for the delivery of linear and
on-demand video over managed and unmanaged IP networks. Wide adoption
of the company's IP video solutions is based on core strengths in
transcoding, advertising and overlay insertion, and statistical
multiplexing. RGB's solutions for video delivery to TVs, desktop and
mobile devices are built to deliver the highest video quality at the
best price-performance on the market -- they uniquely offer the
density and scalability required to support the growing demands of
consumers with integrated functionality that simplifies operators'
network architectures and minimizes operational costs. RGB's products
are deployed by over 400 cable, telco, satellite, OTT and mobile
operators in 40+ countries. Venture capital investment firms include
Accel Partners, Comcast Interactive, Focus Ventures, Granite
Ventures, Institutional Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield
and Byers, and Mitsui & Co. Venture Partners. RGB is a private,
profitable company based in Sunnyvale, California with offices around
the world. For more information, please visit our website --
www.rgbnetworks.com -- and IP video blog -- www.rgbnetworks.com/blog
-- and follow us on Twitter @RGB_Networks.
RGB press contacts, EMEA:
Ginnia Cheng / Kasia Murphy
Johnson King
+44 (0)20 7401 7968
Email Contact
RGB press contact, Americas:
John Giddings
Mobility Public Relations
+1 (650) 245-2782
Email Contact
RGB corporate contact:
Catlin Walker
RGB Networks
+1 (408) 701-2734
Email Contact
SOURCE: RGB Networks
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