NBC Selects Equipment from RAD Data Communications for its Broadcast of 2002 Olympic Winter Games; RAD's Kilomux-2104 to Play Key Role in Broadcast Communications.Business Editors & High Tech Writers MAHWAH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2001 RAD Data Communications RAD Data Communications (also known as "RAD") is a privately held corporation, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that designs and manufacturers specialized networking equipment. It was founded in 1981 by Zohar Zisapel and his brother, Yehuda. , Inc., a leader in unique access solutions for carriers and enterprise networks, today announced that NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. has chosen the RAD Kilomux-2104 integrated access multiplexer for deployment at the 2002 Winter Olympics to be held in Salt Lake City in February. Pulse, Inc., a RAD partner and nationwide provider of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and wide area networking (WAN) products and solutions, provided the equipment to NBC and assisted in the configuration and implementation planning Operational planning associated with the conduct of a continuing operation, campaign, or war to attain defined objectives. At the national level, it includes the development of strategy and the assignment of strategic tasks to the combatant commanders. . "We were looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. solution that would drastically improve the reliability that we weren't getting from the analog 4-wire modems we used previously," said Andy Morris, NBC project manager. "RAD's Kilomux-2104 was the logical solution because of its bullet-proof reliability and because of the high voice quality of the ADPCM (Adaptive Differential PCM) A widely used variation of PCM that codes the difference between sample points like differential PCM (DPCM), but can also dynamically switch the coding scale to compensate for variations in amplitude and frequency. compressed voice card." NBC will use the Kilomux-2104 units for point-to-point voice and data communications between the International Broadcast Center (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 ) and most competition venues. The units will carry voice and data for an Override IFB IFB Invitation For Bid(s) IFB Internet for Business (UK) IFB Illinois Farm Bureau IFB Insurance Fraud Bureau IFB Institut für Flugzeugbau (University of Stuttgart, Germany) (Interruptible Foldback) system that allows NBC producers in the IBC to communicate directly with NBC announcers at various competition venues. The Kilomux will also transport data that will allow full-featured intelligent intercom panels located at competition sites to work as remote panels directly connected to the NBC intercom in the IBC. "One would be hard-pressed to find a broadcast event as widely viewed as the Olympic Games," noted Marty Lattman, president of RAD Data Communications, Inc. "As such, RAD is extremely honored to have its product selected for inclusion in NBC's broadcast communications system. We take great pride in the fact that NBC has recognized the Kilomux's reliability." According to Morris, "RAD and Pulse have been a pleasure to work with. They have helped us determine exactly what configuration we need to meet NBC's requirements for the 2002 Winter Olympic broadcast as well as for future Olympic broadcasts." NBC has exclusive broadcast rights for the Olympics through 2008. About Pulse, Inc. Pulse is a leading nationwide provider of Local and Wide Area Network connectivity products and services. The company's broad technology mix consists of thousands of products from industry leaders such as RAD, ADTRAN, Fastcomm, Western Multiplex, Breezecom, Telco Systems, and CISCO. A wide range of services ranging from consulting to full network implementation and support are also available nationwide. For more information, visit Pulse online at www.pulsewan.com. About RAD Data Communications, Inc. Established in 1985, RAD Data Communications, Inc. is the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. entity of Israeli-based RAD Data Communications Ltd. Since its inception, RAD has been a premier manufacturer and technology leader in delivering unique access solutions for both carriers and enterprises. The company offers a broad portfolio of flexible, scalable, and high-quality products, with a focus on ATM access, legacy migration to IP, fiber connectivity, multinational conversion, and voice compression. Privately-held RAD is a member of the $600 million RAD Group of companies. Service and sales support is available in 109 countries through a network of expert partners and authorized distributors backed by offices across the United States and Canada, as well as in Israel, Argentina, Brazil, China, Scandinavia, France, Germany, the U.K., and Japan. For more information, visit RAD's Web sites at www.rad.com, www.radusa.com, and www.TDMoIP.com. Note to editors: All trademarks and registered trademarks contained herein remain the property of their respective companies. |
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