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Envivio and iDirect Technologies Power the First Live Broadcast Television Services to Cruise Ships for Maritime Telecommunications Network South San Francisco, CA – Oct 17, 2006 – Envivio Inc. and iDirect Technologies were selected by Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a SeaMobile Company, for its Maritime Satellite Television Network® (MSTV) service. With the successful launch of the service, MTN became the first company to bring live television programming to cruise ships on a global scale. Using Envivio® encoding systems and iDirect Technologies remote VSAT solution combined with MTN’s global satellite network and existing onboard communications antennas, cruise ships and other vessels can now provide reliable and crystal clear television programming. MTN’s live TV service to cruise ships is an example of IP video convergence in action. Combining systems and access technologies from Envivio and iDirect Technologies enabled the next generation service provider to offer IP video solutions to seafaring vessels similar to stationary TV services traditionally offered by cable or DTH providers. Based in Miramar, Florida, MTN was founded in 1981 and provides broadband connectivity and related services to the mobile maritime industry using state-of-the-art VSAT technology. MTN was acquired by SeaMobile, a leading provider of wireless services for the maritime industry, earlier this year. Services include voice, data, corporate Internet and Internet cafes, compressed video, digital newspapers, an on-board television network and automated teller machines (ATMs). With installations on over 200 vessels today, the company has achieved impressive growth in the cruise line, oil and gas, and government/military sectors. “With MSTV, passengers can access live news and sporting events from the middle of the ocean, no matter how far away they are from home,” said Kevin McCarthy, Vice President of Network Engineering at MTN. “Critical to the success of MSTV is our ability to deliver high quality video with low latency over a VSAT network. Demanding cruise ship passengers expect the best services and Envivio/iDirect Technologies help us to exceed their expectations. Passengers are delighted with the picture quality made possible with the Envivio and iDirect Technologies systems.” MTN is committed to providing global “always on” satellite communications. The company offers a comprehensive range of communication solutions designed to meet the most complex requirements. MTN delivers single source, end-to-end solutions, integrated technologies, and adaptable service alternatives. With MSTV ships are able to receive signals no matter where the ship is in the world. MTN's customers can offer fully licensed television programming such as Fox News, which is available today. Envivio encoders package television signals into high quality, low bandwidth MPEG-4 video streams for delivery over the iDirect Technologies platform. Optimized for low latency applications, the Envivio systems offer significant reductions in bit rate to deliver industry leading broadcast quality video at full resolution and frame rate. iDirect Technologies provides the industry’s leading satellite-based broadband access solutions. By delivering high performance, worldwide availability, high reliability, low cost and ease of installation, the iDirect solution delivers all the benefits of broadband IP networks anywhere in the world via satellite. About Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc, a SeaMobile Company SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services. Our global VSAT satellite communications network is delivered by the industry leader, Maritime Telecommunications Network, a SeaMobile company. Combined with our superior technology and customer support, we provide always-on connectivity to deliver a vast array of services for businesses, government entities and consumers. Services include mobile phone service, wireless service for PDAs and laptops, access to printed versions of more than 350 daily newspapers, live television, access to bank accounts through ATMs, Internet cafes and much more. SeaMobile Enterprises offers solutions for cruise lines, ferries, yachts, container ships, offshore platforms, and the government and military. The company has offices in Seattle, WA, Miramar, FL, London, England, and Paris, France. For more information, visit www.seamobile.com and www.mtnsat.com. About iDirect Technologies iDirect Technologies, a subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems Inc., designs, develops, and markets satellite-based broadband access solutions targeted at the enterprise, government, carrier and educational sectors that have the need for fast, flexible, and geographically dispersed two-way internet/intranet access. The company has developed technology solutions that combine high performance, worldwide availability, and ease of installation, high reliability, and low cost to end customers. In addition, iDirect solutions offer unprecedented efficiencies, increased revenue opportunities and higher per customer gross margins to satellite network operators. iDirect was awarded the 2005 World Teleport Association Teleport Technology of the year, the Innovation & Technology of the Year by The ISCe Advisory Board, and named number one in the Deloitte & Touche Virginia Technology Fast 50 list of the fastest-growing U.S. technology companies. iDirect operates its corporate headquarters in Herndon, Virginia and has regional offices in Europe, Asia, and covering Latin America. Additional information is available on the company website at www.idirect.net. About Envivio Inc. Envivio Inc. is the leading technology provider of MPEG-4-based IP video convergence solutions for telcos, enterprises, and broadcasters. Supporting a wide range of network protocols, resolutions, bit rates and devices, Envivio is the only company to offer IP video convergence solutions from mobile to HD. Envivio solutions deliver industry leading AVC/H.264 compressed video quality at the lowest bit rate for mobile TV, Internet TV, broadcast contribution and interactive IPTV. Service providers worldwide use Envivio solutions to reduce their operational costs while offering subscribers compelling video services anytime and anywhere. Visit www.envivio.com for more information. Envivio is a registered trademark of Envivio Inc. All trademarks used herein, whether recognized or not, are the properties of their respective companies. CONTACT: Dawn Danaher Media Relations for Envivio Inc. Aries MarketMasters +1 (714) 378-5841 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |