UTStarcom, Tzero to Demonstrate Next-Generation IPTV Set-Top Boxes with Integrated Ultra Wideband Technology at ITU Telecom World 2006
HONG KONG, Dec 04, 2006 -- At the ITU Telecom World 2006 show in Hong Kong this week, UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq:UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, teamed up with Tzero Technologies to demonstrate a new generation of IPTV set-top boxes with integrated ultra wideband (UWB) technology. New offerings like the UTStarcom product will enable service providers to distribute high-definition video streams wirelessly within a home and dramatically reduce their installation and equipment costs.
"UTStarcom prides itself on empowering customers to quickly deploy revenue-generating access services with one ultimate objective: cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks," said Brian Caskey, vice president of worldwide marketing at UTStarcom. "Connecting consumer electronics throughout a home via ultra wideband, and specifically Tzero, will allow service providers to deliver a range of advanced services, including IPTV, wirelessly, while slicing costs in the process."
Tzero is the leading supplier of UWB solutions including those for high-definition video applications. The company's advanced technology can connect a range of A/V components - displays, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, media center PCs, residential gateways and more. Unlike proprietary offerings, Tzero's platform is based on standards from the WiMedia Alliance and is guaranteed to coexist with other WiMedia-compliant devices.
"The combination of UTStarcom and Tzero technology can provide an exceptional value in the marketplace," said Mike Gulett, president and CEO of Tzero. "UTStarcom can easily bring video into the home, and Tzero can handle the distribution of that video throughout the home without the need for any new wires. Service providers that adopt this solution will be able to quickly differentiate themselves, gain consumer mindshare and market share."
For more information about other Tzero offerings, visit www.tzerotech.com or call (408) 328-5000.
About UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company.
For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at www.utstar.com.
About Tzero Technologies, Inc.
Tzero Technologies is the leader in wireless video. The company's advanced ultra wideband technology can connect a range of A/V components -- displays, set-top boxes, digital video recorders and more -- without cabling throughout the home. Founded in 2003, Tzero is backed by tier-one venture partners, including August Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Miven Venture Partners, OVP, USVP and VentureTech Alliance. Tzero is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit Tzero online at www.tzerotech.com.
SOURCE: Tzero Technologies, Inc.
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