ComStream and DiviCom to Collaborate On Multimedia Delivery for Satellite Broadcasters.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 1998--ComStream, an international provider of digital transmission solutions for data, audio, and video applications, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. with DiviCom Inc., a leading provider of digital multimedia networking solutions. Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly market ComStream's MediaCast(TM) PC/server receiver card, and DiviCom's DiviCast headend system. Used together, these products will enable satellite network operators to transmit data, audio and video at speeds of up to 45Mbps. This high-speed pipeline can transmit data files, web pages, new push and streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. broadcasts, and other multimedia applications. Interoperability tests have been conducted to ensure a flexible, reliable end-to-end broadcast solution. "Joining forces with DiviCom enables us to offer the marketplace an end-to-end, DVB-compliant solution for delivering multimedia applications," said Alex Robertson, General Manager for ComStream's Broadband Products division. "More importantly, we've incorporated sophisticated technology advances that maximize bandwidth utilization and help operators minimize transmission costs." Robertson went on to note that both companies embrace open architecturer and industry standards including MPEG-2 and DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. , thereby ensuring a non-proprietary platform that will support future industry developments. "The close technical collaboration between DiviCom and ComStream will ensure a powerful easy-to-use system with seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. ," said Robertson. "ComStream has long been recognized for their expertise in satellite receiver technology," said Tom Lookabaugh, President of DiviCom. "By working together, we can simplify the sales process A sales process is a systematic approach for performing product or service sales. The reasons for having a sales process include seller and buyer risk management, achieving standardized customer interaction in sales and scalable revenue generation. for the customer and facilitate integration of the equipment at their site." How the System Works The combined ComStream/DiviCom system allows satellite service providers and corporate customers to build private datacasting networks that deliver distance learning, streaming video, internet web pages, software and other large data files in either multicast (point to multipoint) or unicast (point to point) mode. The DiviCast system takes IP data from an ethernet network, and encapsulates it into an MPEG-2 transport stream at speeds of up to 15 MBps. The DiviCast software controller then routes the stream to a DiviCom multiplexer (if multiple services are being provided), and on through to the satellite modem and upconverter to the satellite. The DiviCast software also allows the operator to control the flow of information to receiver cards, and interface to subscriber management, billing, and scheduling systems. The satellite signal is then amplified and downconverted from the Ku-band RF frequency to L-band using a standard LNB LNB Low Noise Block LNB Laredo National Bank (Texas) LNB Low Noise Block downconverter (satellite television) LNB Low NOx Burner LNB Lubbock National Bank (Texas) . The MediaCast PC receiver card then demodulates and demultiplexes up to 32 data streams at a time and delivers the appropriate digital bit stream to the PCI bus of the computer. DiviCom develops and integrates products that make digital video networking possible. Products include audio/video encoding and decoding systems, and integration consulting and implementation services. Based on the MPEG-2, DVB and ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) An international digital television (DTV) standard adopted by the U.S., Canada, South Korea, Taiwan and Argentina. international standards, DiviCom's products enable digital video broadcasting over a variety of networks including satellite, wireless, fiber, and cable. DiviCom is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CUBE), and both companies are based in Milpitas, Calif. C-Cube is the leading provider of digital video silicon solutions for the communications, consumer electronics and convergence markets. DiviCom can be reached by phone at 408/490-6700 or by fax at 408/490-6705. Website address: www.divi.com. ComStream is an international provider of digital transmission solutions for voice, data, audio, and video applications for the satellite industry. Products include satellite modems and earth stations, broadcast systems for private business and public networks, VSATs, and the MediaCast satellite PC/server receiver card. With offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Indonesia, China, Russia, and the United Kingdom, ComStream is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spar Aerospace Limited. Website address: www.comstream.com. Spar is a leading Canadian advanced technology company with businesses in the space, communications, aviation services, and software industries. It is listed on the Toronto and Montreal stock exchanges Montreal Stock Exchange See Bourse de Montreal, Inc. (Canadian Derivatives Exchange) . Stock symbol: SPZ SPZ Schützenpanzer (German; armoured personnel carrier) SPZ spätzle (dorsoventral patterning, genetics) SPZ Simplified Planning Zone SPZ Socionet Personal Zone SPZ South Park Zone . Website address: www.spar.ca. CONTACT: ComStream Gwen Carlson, 619/657-5780 Holly Bertz, 619/657-5327 www.comstream.com or DiviCom Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Anne Hohenberger, 408/490-6688 |
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