STARBAK Introduces ICDN - an Integrated Content Delivery Network for Video Based Applications over IP Networks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NAB2003 WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2003 Simplifies Video Content Creation, Delivery and Management to Improve ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). of Existing Video Conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. an IP Infrastructure STARBAK Communications, the award-winning leader in streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. solutions, today announced new products and features for the Torrent(TM) product line for building integrated end-to-end video solutions over IP networks. The new products are derived from the highly acclaimed SDA SDA abbr. specific dynamic action Serotonin dopamine antagonist (SDA) The newer second-generation antipsychotic drugs, also called atypical antipsychotics. streaming cache and VSM VSM Value Stream Mapping (manufacturing process evaluation technique) VSM Vibrating Sample Magnetometer VSM Vascular Smooth Muscle VSM Visual Studio Magazine VSM Vietnam Service Medal VSM Virtual Shared Memory VSM Viable Systems Model management platform acquired from Vividon earlier this year and enhanced to work seamlessly with other Torrent video and streaming products. The result is a solution that simplifies content creation and extends the reach of the existing content to all IP-enabled clients, for round-the-clock, on demand playback 24/7. The solution is currently deployed by end users in corporate, education, government, and healthcare organizations. The complete solution will be showcased at NAB 2003 in 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. , NV, at STARBAK's booth #SL2632 from April 7th to 10th, 2003. "The release of these products revolutionizes video communications by offering a second chance at ROI to heavily invested video communications and IP infrastructures," said Dan Acquafredda, STARBAK's Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales. "We are the first to market with this integrated solution, and this time-to-market advantage is extended to our technology partners, like Cisco and Microsoft, who can then pass on the benefits of this solution to their customers." STARBAK's new end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. is based on products designed to support the three elements required for an integrated content delivery network: content creation, content delivery and content management. STARBAK's Torrent VCG VCG vectorcardiogram. VCG vectorcardiogram. videoconferencing to streaming gateway acts as a content capturer and creator of H.323 conferencing sessions off a videoconferencing endpoint. STARBAK's Torrent SDA streaming delivery accelerator and Torrent OSA 1. OSA - Open Scripting Architecture. 2. OSA - Open System Architecture. origin server appliance work together to stream out existing source files and deliver them to the edge. Finally, STARBAK's Torrent VSM provides a web interface to perform device management, content management and content distribution as well as an automatically updated client portal to easily access content from the ICDN ICDN ITS Cooperative Deployment Network . The Torrent VCG: STARBAK's Torrent VCG is the world's first and only videoconferencing to streaming media gateway. It streams, records, and archives any H.323 videoconference over IP networks, for real-time viewing and on-demand playback. Designed to capture and create content, the Torrent VCG simultaneously records and stores live H.323 conferencing sessions. It supports up to 600 hours of conferences, and includes interactive chat, slideshow presentation, and on-demand playback using Windows Media Player Digital jukebox software for Windows from Microsoft that plays a variety of audio, video and streaming formats including MP3, WMA, CD audio and MIDI. Starting with Version 6.2 in 1999, the Windows Media Rights Manager was added for securing copyrighted content. , Apple QuickTime Player, and RealNetworks Player. The enhanced Torrent VCG also includes Cisco IP/TV support. The Torrent SDA: STARBAK's Torrent SDA provides complete on-demand and broadcast support for unicast stream splitting, unicast to multicast, and scheduled rebroadcast, using a single inbound stream. It is currently being redesigned on the Microsoft .NET platform for use in Integrated Content Delivery Networks (ICDNs). The SDA extends the functionality of STARBAK's Torrent VCG videoconferencing gateway and the Torrent OSA streaming appliance to remote locations, while preserving valuable WAN bandwidth. The SDA includes an HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. cache engine that will transparently deliver VCG and OSA content to remote users for live events and on-demand replay. The Torrent SDA is ideal for applications including e-Learning and enterprise content delivery networks (ECDNs), because it eliminates WAN bandwidth bottlenecks, lowers operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. , and improves streaming QoS while assuring full interoperability with Microsoft Windows Media, HTTP cache servers, and Torrent VCG and Torrent OSA servers. The Torrent OSA: STARBAK's Torrent OSA is an origin server appliance capable of delivering reliable live and on demand video via unicast and multicast streams over IP networks. Its origin-streaming server passed strict certification tests from Microsoft for Windows Media Services A set of development tools and server programs from Microsoft for creating and delivering streaming media over the Web and private intranets. It includes utilities to create, convert to and stream the formats from a Windows server. 4.1 compatibility. The OSA is optimized for efficient streaming and simple administration. The Torrent VSM: STARBAK's Torrent VSM device is an appliance that provides visibility and management of all Torrent devices and related content on the network. It is currently being redesigned on the Microsoft .NET strategy platform for use in Integrated Content Delivery Networks (ICDNs). The VSM allows groups of Torrent devices including OSA, SDA, and VCG appliances to be managed and controlled from a central location or over the network. The VSM allows for pre-staging of hot streaming content for efficient utilization of WAN bandwidth. It is ideal for enterprise-wide video applications including e-Learning and ICDNs. In addition, the VSM management system includes a web "client portal" that provides a real-time snapshot of all the content available for viewing over the network. This VSM "content catalog" is automatically updated as content is created or injected into the ICDN. About STARBAK STARBAK Communications is the only company solely focused on the development of products and technology required for the seamless delivery of rich media content over Internet Protocol (IP) based networks. The company is recognized as the first to implement high-performance Windows Media and RTSP (RealTime Streaming Protocol) An application layer protocol used to transmit streaming audio, video and 3D animation over the Internet. It enables the user's client software to provide remote control of the server with functions such as pause, rewind and fast streaming and cache proxy engines running under various UNIX operating systems including Linux. STARBAK's Torrent family of products includes gateways, streaming servers, cache proxy engines, management systems and enabling technology. Founded in January 2000, the company is headquartered in Massachusetts. STARBAK is a privately funded company, whose private investors include Venrock Associates, Atlas Venture, and Carlyle Venture Partners. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at: www.starbak.com. All trade names, trademarks, and/or service marks appearing herein are owned by their respective holders. |
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