DG FastChannel(R) Showcases HD Xtreme(TM) at 2008 NAB Show.- DG FastChannel Displays Vision and Capabilities for End-to-End Ad Solutions - - Investments in HD Xtreme Benefit Advertisers and Broadcasters - DALLAS & LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- DG FastChannel, 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 : DGIT), a leading provider of digital media services to the advertising, entertainment and broadcast industries, is unveiling a series of technical and software advancements that expand digital spot delivery capacity through its HD Xtreme initiative. HD Xtreme equips advertisers and broadcasters with complete and robust solutions for the distribution and management of high-definition (HD) advertisements. Elements of the HD Xtreme initiative are being showcased at the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention (Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. : Booth #SU10213) in Las Vegas, April 14-17. "The runway runway: see airport. on standard definition (SD) broadcasting ends next February with the launch of the HD digital era," stated Scott K. Ginsburg, DG FastChannel Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "DG FastChannel is committed to addressing the needs of the HD advertising community, and has put substantial resources behind efforts to make this a seamless transition. Our investments in HD Xtreme will create the most advanced HD distribution platform in the industry offering broadcasters, advertising agencies and brands unparalleled capacity, options and flexibility." Mr. Ginsburg added, "The features and functionality of HD Xtreme significantly increase digital spot delivery capacity and allow seamless delivery of spots in multiple HD standards. Our Spot Box - HD Xtreme deployment will ensure that every station that wants to air HD spots will be ready to receive them electronically by February 2009. Broadcasters will benefit from the industry's most comprehensive network and by receiving all new hardware and software from DG FastChannel. "DG FastChannel's proprietary hardware and software provide an electronic solution from point of ingest in·gest tr.v. in·gest·ed, in·gest·ing, in·gests 1. To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption. See Synonyms at eat. 2. to the Spot Box - HD Xtreme edge-servers located at TV, cable and network broadcasters. Advertising content flows electronically via the Internet, fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber and satellite through the DG FastChannel network and is ready to play directly into HD video file servers for broadcast. Collectively, the HD Xtreme initiative is bringing new solutions to our clients allowing them to work faster, more effectively and economically in this evolving industry." Universal Deployment of DG FastChannel's new Spot Box - HD Xtreme is the cornerstone of the HD Xtreme initiative. * Next generation hardware platform for both SD and HD commercials. The server will have the ability to receive both SD and HD commercials with built-in SD and optional HD playout capability. * Increased satellite throughput via migration from Sat I to Sat II satellite technology. * The significantly expanded capacity of Spot Box - HD Xtreme accommodates increased usage of the HD format by advertisers. * Offers increased capabilities to manage distribution on multiple satellite transponders. * Provides increased media receipt capabilities. * Universal deployment of the Spot Box - HD Xtreme to be completed in late 2008 with installations commencing during the second quarter. Each broadcast location in the DG FastChannel footprint will be provided a new HD Xtreme server. * Spot Box - HD Xtreme seamlessly integrates with DG FastChannel's proprietary order entry and management system, SpotCentral([R]) which accommodates each customer's work style. Within this user-friendly system, SpotCentral has the unmatched power to distribute and track media assets. DG FastChannel's Drop Box Xtreme[TM] allows advertisers, agencies and post-production facilities to electronically transfer HD spots via the Internet to the Company's data centers. HD spots can also be physically delivered to DG FastChannel's New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Detroit, or Chicago facilities. Mr. Ginsburg commented, "DG FastChannel is upgrading its Dallas facility and building out an Atlanta data center to complete the HD Xtreme initiative. Our new data centers will accommodate significant increases in transaction capacity and file sizes while offering critical redundancy to ensure DG FastChannel's ongoing industry leadership in on-time deliveries." "DG FastChannel has spent five years and millions of dollars in research and development for order entry, digital asset management and distribution of HD material, and is bringing to market an entire solution set to accommodate the new frontier New Frontier President John F. Kennedy’s legislative program, encompassing such areas as civil rights, the economy, and foreign relations. [Am. Hist.: WB, K:212] See : Aid, Governmental of HD digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting is the practice of using digital data rather than analogue waveforms to carry broadcasts over television channels or assigned radio frequency bands. It is becoming increasingly popular for television usage (especially satellite television) but is having a . The percentage of spots being produced, distributed and aired in HD is growing exponentially ex·po·nen·tial adj. 1. Of or relating to an exponent. 2. Mathematics a. Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent. b. , and DG FastChannel has been working with broadcasters, brands and advertising agencies for workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. toolsets to accommodate the various needs. Advertisers and advertising agencies are expanding their HD advertising plans, and HD volume is up considerably compared with one year ago. With the ramp up Ramp Up To increase a company's operations in anticipation of increased demand. Notes: A company might 'ramp up' operations if they just signed a contract creating substantially more demand for their product. See also: Demand, Economies of Scale of HD advertising, DG FastChannel's HD Xtreme initiative and our commitment to next generation innovation are unrivaled. We believe our mission is to fully support the television and cable broadcasters as the advertising industry ramps up the adoption of HD commercials," concluded Mr. Ginsburg. About DG FastChannel, Inc. DG FastChannel provides innovative, technology-based solutions to help advertisers and agencies work faster, smarter and more competitively. DG FastChannel delivers the standard in digital media services to the advertising, broadcast and publishing industries. The Company utilizes satellite and Internet transmission technologies and has deployed a suite of digital media intelligence and asset management tools designed specifically for the advertising industry, including creative and production resources, broadcast verification, and digital asset management. The Company has an online media distribution network used by more than 5,000 advertisers and agencies, and over 21,000 online radio, television, cable, network and print publishing destinations. For more information visit www.dgfastchannel.com. 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. This release contains forward-looking statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the Company, including the expansion of its digital distribution network, and the demand among certain clients for digital audio and video delivery services. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to DG FastChannel's business are set forth in the Company's Registration Statement 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. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2008. DG FastChannel assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. |
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