RRSat Selects Scopus Platforms for Video Over IP Projects
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TEL AVIV, Israel, February 27 // -- Scopus Video Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCOP), a provider of digital video
networking products, announced today that RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) has selected Scopus IP-based solutions for new Video-over-IP projects.
RRSat is deploying Scopus' solutions for a number of applications
including: Video over IP Contribution and Distribution (C&D) delivery between their Points of Presence (POPs) and teleports, contribution from studios to their teleport for satellite distribution and satellite turnaround. In 2006, RRSat has deployed close to $900K worth of Scopus gear.
Scopus' IP-based systems used for the IP contribution and distribution applications include Encoders, IRD-2900 Integrated Receiver Decoders and IVG-7100 Intelligent Video Gateways. The systems are managed by Scopus'
Network Management System (NMS).
RRSat CTO Ziv Mor commented, "The fast growth of our Global Network combining Satellites and fiber delivery platforms requires highly reliable and promptly deployed equipment. Scopus' IP-based platforms enhance our ability to quickly address market needs and offer cost-effective and innovative technology solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our working relationship with Scopus is excellent, both in regards to the technology and the service they provide us."
"We are proud to work with RRSat, which is a leading and fast growing end-to-end service provider for TV and Radio channels. 2006 was a banner year for our relationship," said Ms. Elya Presman, Scopus AVP Sales EMEA. "As a sophisticated customer, RRSat wants both performance and technology in one package. Their teaming with Scopus reinforces our position in the market and shows the growth capabilities offered by our technology platforms and comprehensive systems."
About RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd.
RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global, comprehensive, content management and distribution services to the rapidly expanding television and radio broadcasting industries. Through its proprietary "RRSat Global Network," composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber optic transmission capacity and the public Internet, RRSat is able to offer high-quality and flexible global distribution services for content providers. RRSat's comprehensive content management services include producing and playing out TV content as well as providing satellite newsgathering services (SNG). RRSat concurrently provide these services to more than 265 television channels and more than 80 radio channels, covering more than 150 countries. Visit the company's website www.rrsat.com for more information.
About Scopus Video Networks:
Scopus Video Networks (NASDAQ:SCOP) develops, markets, and supports digital video networking products that enable network operators to offer advanced video services to their subscribers. Scopus' products support digital television, HDTV, live event coverage, and content distribution.
Scopus provides a comprehensive digital video networking product offering, including intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders, and network management products. Scopus' products are designed to allow network operators to increase service revenues, improve customer retention, and minimize capital and operating expenses.
Scopus' customers include satellite, cable, and terrestrial operators, broadcasters and telecom service providers. Scopus' products are used by hundreds of network operators worldwide. For more information visit:
www.scopus.net
Source: Scopus Video Networks Ltd
Contacts: Scopus' Corporate Contact - Rinat Yeffet, Tel. +972-3-9007767, rinaty@scopus.net
