BetaDigital Selects Harmonic Headend Systems for Direct-to-Home Uplink Renovation.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2001 IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention 2001 Stand No. 1.361/Harmonic Inc. (Nasdaq:HLIT) today announced that its encoding and multiplexing multiplexing, in communication, technique whereby two or more independent messages, or information-bearing signals, are carried by a single common medium, or channel. systems are being installed by BetaDigital, a subsidiary of the KirchPayTV. In the upgrade of its largest digital headend broadcast facility, BetaDigital is deploying Harmonic's systems across its site to manage the broadcasting of video channels to consumers in Germany and Austria. BetaDigital has chosen the award-winning DiviCom encoders in support of its open systems business environment. The BetaDigital headend processes satellite signals from PREMIERE WORLD, Kirch's digital Pay-TV service company, which is Germany's largest direct-to-home (DTH (Direct-To-Home) Typically refers to satellite TV broadcasting directly to a dish antenna on the roof of a house. See DBS. ) provider and also from other external providers. The headend, located in Unterfoehring, Germany, delivers a wide variety of programming including over 100 television, music and radio channels. We assessed the expertise of several providers, evaluating video quality and statistical multiplexing See statistical multiplexor. , said Jorg Eich, head of broadcast systems from BetaDigital. We selected Harmonics encoders with noise reduction, because we demand uncompromised video quality over multiple channels. "As one of Europe's largest digital Pay-TV operators, BetaDigital has built a substantial franchise around an open systems model," said Dr. Yaron Simler, president of Harmonic's Convergent Systems Division. "We are pleased to be selected to provide our industry-leading digital video systems and expertise to BetaDigital." DiviCom Encoders Bring Service Improvements to BetaDigital The DiviCom encoders enhance BetaDigital's satellite service by introducing three major improvements: more effective use of existing bandwidth, greater processing power, and superior noise management. The DiviCom encoders incorporate integrated noise filtering and reduction features, which increase the available bandwidth and improve efficiency across the system. The noise reduction features also prevent blurring effects caused by fast movements in video pictures. To date, over 10,000 Harmonic digital encoders are installed for use in DTH, cable, telecommunications and broadcast networks. Harmonic has the largest installed based of digital video encoders worldwide. Delta System, Harmonic's system integration partner in Germany, installed the Harmonic encoders and multiplexers. About Harmonic Inc. Harmonic is a leading provider of innovative broadband solutions that deliver video, voice and data to communications providers around the world. Harmonic's technically advanced fiber optic, digital video and IP data delivery systems enable network operators to provide a range of interactive and advanced digital services that include high-speed Internet See broadband. access, telephony, digital video, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , video & audio streaming See streaming audio. , and video-on-demand. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Harmonic employs approximately 750 people and operates more than dozen R&D and sales & system integration centers globally. Harmonic's customer base includes the world's largest communications providers. Harmonic's stock is traded on the Nasdaq stock market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol "HLIT." For more information, check the company's website at www.harmonicinc.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. , including, but not limited to, the installation of Harmonic's encoding and multiplexing systems and the enhancement of BetaDigital's satellite service, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth in documents that Harmonic files with the SEC, including reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and 10-Q. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Product and company names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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