Scopus Upgrades Broadband Digital Platform; 1 Rack Unit Size Makes IVG-6100 Most Compact Broadcast Over Broadband Platform.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NAB 2002

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2002

Scopus Network Technologies, the supplier of digital platforms for the worldwide broadcast of the 2002 World Cup Games from Korea, today announced that its broadcast quality Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) MPEG-2 platform, the IVG-6100 (Integrated Video Gateway), is now contained in a 1RU package. The IVG-6100 enables content to be delivered cost-effectively over broadband IP networks into the home or corporate office space by telecom and other service providers. The IVG-6100 is being demonstrated at Scopus' NAB Booth #S-3927, at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.

Within the IVG-6100's 1RU case, Scopus has packed a comprehensive answer to the industry's growing requirements for access to broadcast and new multimedia services over broadband networks. It converts content transmissions to Internet Protocol permitting content to be delivered direct-to-home (DTH) over broadband network infrastructure -- such as xDSL networks, WLL, LAN, and broadband networks (SDH, ATM). Due to its size and capabilities, the IVG-6100 is a cost-effective, high-quality platform that will assist telecom service providers and broadcasters transition more easily and efficiently to a broadband network.

Scopus' IVG-6100 is the first platform in Scopus' broadband initiative. As a fully integrated system, it provides a seamless, thorough solution for bringing professional broadcast quality for broadband applications. Utilizing the IVG-6100, broadband providers can effectively deploy superior high quality broadcast services, video on demand, interactive TV and other combined broadcast/Internet applications.

"Scopus is first on the market with a solution for a growing need -- a platform that enables content and service providers to cost-effectively move to professional broadcast-quality broadband services to the home or office via standard telecom infrastructure," said Scopus' Moses Zelniker, Director of Business Development. "Scopus, known for its professional, end-to-end broadcast platforms, views the broadband market as a natural evolution for its business."

About Scopus:

Scopus Network Technologies' intelligent MPEG-2 and DVB video distribution architecture enables professional broadcasters to make a quick and smooth transition to the digital age. Based on over 20 years of extensive research and expertise in digital compression algorithm development, Scopus' solutions provide superior flexibility at the highest quality and cost-performance. Its CODICO(R) product line supports a comprehensive end-to-end digital compression system for video and data distribution networks.

Scopus clients worldwide include satellite broadcasters, cable and telco operators and private networks such as CBS Newspath (USA), Cablecom (Switzerland), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Korea Telecom, Korean Broadcast System (KBS), Pramer/Liberty-Media (Argentina), PCTV (Mexico), BBC (UK), Multichoice (South Africa), France Telecom and others.

Scopus has offices in San Diego; Miami; Mexico City; Ahmedabad, India; Beijing, China; and Tel Aviv, Israel. For more information visit our website: www.scopus.net.