Envivio Demonstrates Encoders with Minerva Networks Middleware and ADB Set-Top Boxes for Complete SD/HD MPEG-4 IPTV Solution

AVC/H.264 IPTV Solution with Leading Picture Quality SD and HD Encoders, Feature Rich Middleware and Advanced Set-top Boxes to be Showcased at TelcoTV 2006

Due to low bandwidth consumption and its IP-friendly features, MPEG-4 has become the technology of choice for high definition and fixed-to-mobile converged services.  Field tested products from Envivio, Minerva Networks and ADB have been seamlessly integrated into a ready-to-use MPEG-4 IP video convergence solution that telcos can install with confidence.  Integrating the industry leading picture quality of Envivio 4Caster HD3 and B3 encoders with Minerva’s feature rich iTVManager software and the high definition MPEG-4 capabilities of ADB’s IPTV series of products allow operators to quickly deploy highly personalized TV, entertainment and advertising solutions.  This MPEG-4 IPTV solution is particularly beneficial for operators who want to deliver HD content at very low bandwidths with the highest video quality.

“Integrating the Envivio IP video encoders with our open, standards based platform was extremely easy and our customers will appreciate the quality of Envivio’s MPEG-4 encoding,” stated Mauro Bonomi, Chief Executive Officer, Minerva Networks.  “The benefits of MPEG-4 go beyond being able to offer high definition programming.  Not only does the lower bandwidth eliminate network bottlenecks that degrade video quality, but it also allows service providers to extend their network to reach more customers and cost effectively grow their businesses.”

“Given our proven ability to integrate new technologies rapidly and our dedication to the IPTV market, working with our partners Minerva and Envivio has allowed ADB to provide best-in-class AVC system solutions for our IPTV customers,” said Philippe Lambinet, CEO of ADB.  “We believe the quality and capabilities of the Envivio IP video products fit into that strategy.” 

“Our IPTV customers have come to expect high quality and high performance IP video from Envivio,” said Julien Signès, President and CEO of Envivio Inc.  “Integrating our portfolio with market leaders such as Minerva and ADB provides our customers and their system integrators with more options to help them increase and retain subscribers.  Because at the end of the day, helping our customers increase revenues and save money while offering high quality video is what it’s all about.”

Envivio to Showcase IP Video Convergence Solutions at TelcoTV 2006

Envivio® systems, 4Caster™ M2, B3 and HD3, are part of an IP video convergence solutions portfolio.  This portfolio enables telcos, wireless network operators, broadcasters, and next generation service providers to direct video content to any device and over any network, from 3G to xDSL, using the lowest bandwidth with the highest picture quality available on the market.

About Advanced Digital Broadcast

Advanced Digital Broadcast (www.adbglobal.com) is a leader in the design, development and supply of high-quality products to the world-wide digital television market.  The Company has deployed over 7 million set-top boxes, across high-volume markets, incorporating the industry’s pioneering middleware, conditional access and hardware technologies.

Approximately 70% of ADB’s workforce is dedicated to engineering; developing products across all the digital television technology platforms including cable, Internet Protocol (IP), satellite and terrestrial.

ADB is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with its main Research and Development facility in Zielona Gora, Poland and Operations division in Taipei, Taiwan.  ADB has local representation in Australia, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Spain, the Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom.

ADB is a member of the ADB Group of companies; ADB Group (www.adbholdings.com) is publicly listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX:ADBN).

About Minerva Networks, Inc.

Minerva Networks, Inc., is the leading provider of open-platform, carrier-class solutions for the delivery of television services over broadband IP networks.  More than 100 broadband network operators worldwide use Minerva's products and services to deliver next -generation entertainment and communications applications.  Minerva Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, and on the Internet at http://www.minervanetworks.com.

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.

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