SkyStream Corporation Acquires Data Broadcast Software Developer Varuna Software.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 1999-- Broadcast Networking Leader Strengthens Strategy to Build Broadcast Internet With Varuna's Jetstream Data Broadcasting System(TM) SkyStream Corporation, a leader in broadcast networking solutions, today announced the acquisition of privately held Varuna Software, Inc. of Ontario, Canada. Varuna builds the Jetstream Data Broadcasting System, a server-client software solution that enables digital broadcasters cable, satellite and broadcast television stations -- to broadcast Web content and IP-based data over their existing broadcast spectrum. This acquisition strengthens SkyStream's vision to augment the existing Internet infrastructure with the Broadcast Internet, a digital network that incorporates content-aware broadcast spectrum with existing infrastructure for the delivery of Internet and other IP-based content efficiently to consumers and enterprise. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. "SkyStream is at the convergence point of 3 major markets: the Internet, networking and broadcasting. We see that our customers have a huge need for tools to build and manage broadcast networks to efficiently deliver Internet and IP-based data," said Jim Olson Jim Olson (b. 1940) is the founding principal of the Seattle-based firm Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects. He is best known for residential design, often for art collectors, though his designs have also included museums, commercial spaces and places of worship. , president 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. of SkyStream Corporation. "Our acquisition of Varuna Software underscores our commitment to build an interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. networking architecture for broadcasters to add new data and Internet-based services to their network, which translates to increased revenue opportunities and expanded programming for their viewers." "The powerful combination of Varuna's Jetstream Data Broadcast System software and SkyStream's media router broadcast networking platform helps build the necessary architecture for broadcasters who want to add Internet and IP data services to their business," said Scott Dougall, president of Varuna Software. "As Internet content continues to become richer with the addition of, among other things, audio and video files, traditional broadcasters have an enormous opportunity to add these capabilities to their programming lineup. These broadcasters need an integrated and intuitive solution for scheduling the aggregation and subsequent broadcast of Internet content. We're pleased to join forces with SkyStream to build the underlying platform to enable these new data-enhanced broadcast networks." Varuna develops the Jetstream Data Broadcasting System, an elegant software tool suite of server-client applications that is designed to effectively manage the collection, preparation, scheduling and multi-point broadcast delivery of Web content and large IP-based data, audio and video files to Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and consumers. The software suite will enable service providers to create broadcast programs, where popular Web sites, streaming movie trailers or sports highlights, and compressed music files can be automatically scheduled for seamless delivery to users in a point-to-multipoint fashion. Users can view and manage their Internet content from their existing Internet browser See Web browser. as it is delivered over any broadcast network. Varuna's founder and president Scott Dougall will continue to lead his team as Director of Software Products on the development of the Jetstream family of products for SkyStream. SkyStream's family of media router products include the DBN-24 DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. data encapsulator, the DBN-25 DVB data injector, and the DBN-26 DVB Intelligent Conditional Access Conditional Access (acronymized CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. The term is commonly used in relation to digital television systems, most notably satellite television. Injector. These products allow satellite, cable and digital TV service providers to create completely secure data and video broadcasting systems using an open network architecture. The DBN-25 and DBN-26 utilize SkyStream's patent-pending Null A character that is all 0 bits. Also written as "NUL," it is the first character in the ASCII and EBCDIC data codes. In hex, it displays and prints as 00; in decimal, it may appear as a single zero in a chart of codes, but displays and prints as a blank space. Packet Optimizer(TM) (NPO NPO [L.] nil per os (nothing by mouth). NPO abbr. Latin nil per os (nothing by mouth) NPO Nothing by mouth ) software, which allows broadcasters to inject in·ject v. 1. To introduce a substance, such as a drug or vaccine, into a body part. 2. To treat by means of injection. Internet and IP data into the empty space of an incoming MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). video bitstream. About Varuna Software Backed by 70 years in the broadcast industry, Varuna Software was founded in 1996 to research and explore future opportunities in digital and data broadcast management. Having anticipated the need for an advanced scheduling and management system for multi-media broadcasts, Varuna Software has dedicated itself to developing traffic management systems to maximize digital technology opportunities in the data broadcast industry. Varuna Software is committed to the future of digital and data broadcast and is in business to partner with broadcasters in all spectrums (cable, television, radio and satellite) to create new or enhance existing data broadcast operations. For further information about Varuna Software Inc., please contact 807/343-9550 or visit the company web site at http://www.varunasoft.com. About SkyStream Based in Mountain View, SkyStream provides the industry's first interoperable broadcast networking platform for satellite, cable companies and digital television stations. SkyStream's products are deployed at some of the leading satellite and cable companies in the U.S. and around the world. SkyStream partners include EchoStar, BroadLogic, Harris Corporation Harris Corporation NYSE: HRS is an international communications equipment company that produces wireless equipment, electronic systems, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. , International Datacasting, Nagra, Philips, Scientific-Atlanta and Tiernan Communications. Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking has also invested in the company. SkyStream's NPO (Null Packet Optmization) software was awarded "Best Data Product of the Year" for 1998 by Satellite Communications magazine. SkyStream has regional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and London, England. For more information, please go to http://www.skystream.com. Note to Editors: SkyStream is a trademark of SkyStream Corp. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully re·spect·ful adj. Showing or marked by proper respect. re·spect  ful·ly adv. acknowledged.
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