RGB Networks and CASTIS Collaborate to Deliver Integrated VOD Solution.Partner Companies to Increase Bandwidth Efficiency The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. by 50 Percent Allowing for More HD Content or Other Services BEIJING -- RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). Networks (www.rgbnetworks.com) and CASTIS (www.castis.com) are teaming to deliver integrated video-on-demand (VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand ) solutions that allow cable operators to deliver up to 50 percent more on demand content. Through the integration of RGB's Dynamic Bandwidth Manager Software that can prioritize communications by allowing high-priority traffic to use more available bandwidth in the network than lower-priority data. For example, real time video can be given more bandwidth than file transfers. (DBM (DeciBels below 1 Milliwatt) A measurement of power loss in decibels using 1 milliwatt as the reference point. A signal received at 1 milliwatt yields 0 dBm. A signal at .1 milliwatt is a loss of 10 dBm. See deciBel and dBA. ) and CASTIS' Castanets castanets (kăs'tənĕts`), percussion instruments known to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, possibly of Middle Eastern origin, now used primarily in Spanish dance music or imitations of it. [R] cable VOD system, operators will be able to deliver dramatically more video-on-demand (VOD) programming without requiring more bandwidth or impacting picture quality. "We are very pleased to be working with CASTIS, one of the leading VOD server vendors in the Asia Pacific region, to deliver an interoperable VOD solution to our customers," said Nick Hutton, Vice President, Asia Pacific for RGB Networks. "The combination of RGB's Dynamic Bandwidth Manager and CASTIS' VOD platform is an ideal solution for cable operators throughout the region, enabling them to deliver more VOD programming without the expense of upgrading their network infrastructure or adding new QAM (1) (Quality Assessment Measurement) A system used to measure and analyze voice transmission. (2) (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) A modulation technique that employs both phase modulation (PM) and amplitude modulation (AM). modulators, and without affecting the user experience." "As the popularity of VOD increases and the demand for HD VOD continues to grow rapidly, operators require a cost-effective way to deliver more on demand content within their existing network infrastructure," said Seung-Hak Kim, 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. of CASTIS. "Our joint solution with RGB will allow operators to easily deliver more high-bandwidth services to their customers while avoiding costly upgrades and preserving the 'trick-play' feature that VOD users have come to expect." The DBM is based on RGB's unique Video Intelligence Architecture[TM] (VIA), giving it an unprecedented ability to lower VOD bandwidth usage by up to 50 percent through the simultaneous processing of up to 1,200 programs. This dramatically lowers the cost-per-stream for operators to transrate individual VOD programs, making wide scale use of the DBM exceptionally cost-effective. Complementing its bandwidth optimizing capabilities, RGB's DBM is exceptionally easy to deploy as it processes VOD programs in real-time, eliminating the need for complicated pre-processing of the programs and any complex integration with VOD servers. Operators simply 'plug' the DBM into existing VOD deployments as it is compatible with all the major components of an end-to-end VOD system, including VOD servers, resource managers, quadrature amplitude modulation See QAM. Quadrature Amplitude Modulation - (QAM) A method for encoding digital data in an analog signal in which each combination of phase and amplitude represents one of sixteen four bit patterns. This is required for fax transmission at 9600 bits per second. (QAM) modulators, and existing set-top boxes. The DBM preserves optimal picture quality and ensures that subscribers experience no noticeable differences when using VOD's fast-forward, rewind and pause 'trick-play' features. About CASTIS CASTIS specializes in providing video-on-demand (VOD) solutions for cable and IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. environments. For additional information regarding CASTIS, visit www.castis.com. About RGB Networks RGB Networks delivers extremely high-density, flexible video processing solutions that enable video service providers to deliver highly targeted and personalized video content at considerably lower costs than conventional solutions. Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture[TM] (VIA), RGB's VIA product family simplifies management and delivers scalable, multi-function capability in a single, programmable platform, allowing video service providers to leverage existing infrastructure, while building an advanced foundation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for personalized video services. For more information about RGB Networks and its unique video processing solutions, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com. |
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