Scopus Supplies Sri Lanka's First Direct-to-Home Broadcasting Platform
CBNSat Adds New Capabilities for Direct-To-Home Services
Tel Aviv , Israel, June 7, 2005 Scopus Network Technologies (www.scopus.net), a leading supplier of digital TV video networking to the broadcast and cable industries, announced today that it has equipped Sri Lanka’s CBNSat with digital broadcast capabilities for its Direct-to-Home services. The broadcaster, based in Colombo, is utilizing Scopus’ digital Headend broadcast platform to deliver quality content distribution to its subscribers throughout Sri Lanka and the Indian Sub-Continent.
CBNSat’s new Headend platform is distributing up to 18 digital video channels with two embedded audio channels per video channel thereby increasing the network’s capabilities for transmitting quality programming like CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon, MTV and Star Sports, for example, to its subscribers.
The CBNSat’s Headend platform features Scopus’ CODICO E-1200 Encoder with TriplePass™ encoding mechanisms and CODICO IVG-7304 Intelligent Video Gateways in a statistical multiplexing architecture. The system is fully redundant, combines all incoming feeds to generate new Transport Stream for up to 18 channels per transponder, includes a powerful Conditional Access platform, and is monitored, configured and controlled by Scopus’ NMS Network Management System. The platform is fully capable of transrating and grooming for digital turn around applications.
Mr. Muhunthan Canagey, CBNSat’s Managing Director, remarked, “Selecting Scopus’ digital technologies represents our commitment to investing in the best equipment to meet the current and emerging needs of our subscribers. CBNSat’s new infrastructure enables us to provide flexible services – which reflects how our industry is moving.”
According to Kishore Shirekar, Scopus’ Sales Director for India and South Asia, “CBNSat’s decision to utilize Scopus’ technologically superior yet cost effective Headend solution ensures that it will be a key regional broadcaster in the region. Our IVG platforms add flexibility to multiplexing power and provide CBNSat with an integrated answer for future broadcasting needs.”
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CBNSat
Communiq Broadband Network (Pvt.) Ltd, approved by the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, was founded by a group of information communication technology professionals and partnered with Asia Broadband Network Limited of Hong Kong. We are committed to leading the field in delivering media content Direct-to-Home under the CBNSat brand name.
The company aims to be the Media Port for South Asia, where most international broadband operators including broadcasters will utilize CBNSat infrastructure and resources to broadcast media content across the globe.
CBNSat will undertake satellite TV operations; presenting some of the most widely viewed, internationally acclaimed, best loved entertainment and educational channels using state-of-the-art technology to provide crystal clear pictures and high fidelity audio. With unparalleled service of the highest standards, CBNSat will bring the world to Sri Lanka.
Scopus Network Technologies:
Scopus Network Technologies (www.scopus.net) provides MPEG-2 DVB and ATSC video distribution architectures that enable broadcasters, cable & satellite TV providers, and telco operators to transmit their content digitally. Built on more than 20 years in digital compression system development, Scopus solutions provide superior flexibility with exceptional performance at cost-effective prices. Scopus product line of encoders, multiplexers, video gateways and professional receivers supports comprehensive, end-to-end digital compression for video and data distribution networks.
Scopus clients worldwide include satellite broadcasters, and cable TV and telco operators such as NBC Olympics, CBS Newspath (USA), CCTV (China), Deutsche Telecom (Europe), Doordarshan (India), EBU (Europe), FOX News (USA), GlobeCast (Europe), Korea Telecom (Korea), MTV Asia, MultiChoice (South Africa), RTRS (Russia), SKY, Telstra (Australia), ZeeTV (India) and others.
contact:
Scopus’ Corporate Contact
Rinat Yeffet
Tel. +972-3-9007767
rinaty@scopus.net
PR Agency: Ruder-Finn
Josh Shuman Tel. +972-2-5612005
josh@ruderfinn.co.il
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