Envivio Expands Reseller Base in U.K. to Enhance MPEG-4 Distribution in Europe
Signs Up Leading IPTV and Communications Resellers – Albany Interactive, SCS Broadcasting, Sematron
IBC2003, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 12, 2003 – Envivio, Inc., a leading provider of MPEG-4 and H.264 broadcast and streaming solutions, today announced it has signed up leading IPTV and video communications resellers in the U.K. to increase its distribution of MPEG-4 systems and solutions in Europe.
Envivio is show casing this week its award-winning MPEG-4 and H.264 broadcasting, IP video, and streaming systems, including its 4Caster™ real-time encoding system, 4Coder™ offline encoding system, 4Sight™ streaming server, 4Manager™ MPEG-4 management and control system, 4Mation™ MPEG-4 authoring tool, and 4Forum™ enterprise communications system in stand 4.261 at IBC2003, Amsterdam. The new resellers – Albany Interactive, SCS Broadcasting, and Sematron – are all based in the U.K. and will be integrating these systems into solutions best suited for their respective customers.
"We see great potential in the MPEG-4 and H.264 market throughout the U.K. and other parts of Europe – as the landscape of digital video delivery is rapidly changing. As a consequence, it is important to team with resellers such as Albany, SCS Broadcasting, and Sematron, who have already established themselves as major players in MPEG-4 IPTV and broadcasting solutions," said Frank Patterson, Director of Sales, Envivio International. "These companies will help Envivio distribute its broad range of open, broadcast-quality MPEG-4 encoders, decoders, servers, authoring tools, players, and management systems."
Envivio MPEG-4 solutions include high-quality encoders that reduce the bandwidth required for DVD-quality video in half, video servers that can be deployed anywhere on a network to store and deliver interactive video content, players and decoders for set-top boxes, and remote management systems to control and monitor all the equipment deployed in headend locations.
Albany, SCS Broadcasting¸ and Sematron will expand Envivio’s delivery of quality and experience required to deploy world-class broadcasting and video services today.
Albany Interactive: Albany Interactive provides networked video communications for businesses, by consulting and developing tailor-made solutions for business organizations. Networked video communications solutions are further supported by video conferencing equipment provision and streaming media service. By focusing centrally on successful delivery of all video communications requirements, but with an eye on new video technologies and processes, Albany continues to provide ongoing resources for clients to remain at the cutting edge of technology, using tried and trusted techniques as new ideas prevail. The company believes that creating an open-ended platform for further innovation is consistent with the progressive culture of clients. For more information, visit the Albany website at www.albanyinteractive.com.
SCS Broadcasting Ltd.: SCS Broadcasting was formed in 2002 to exploit the potential of MPEG4 and IPTV. The company was built around a team with extensive knowledge of the technical operation of broadcasting compressed TV signals, and more importantly the commercial experience to successfully work with clients, from inception to final delivery. SCS Broadcasting provides a range of broadcasting business-to-business solutions. For more information about SCS Broadcasting, visit its website at www.scsbroadcasting.co.uk.
Sematron UK Ltd.: Sematron stands at the forefront of communication technology. Through its philosophy of exceeding customer expectations, Sematron is recognized and respected across the marketplace. Sematron's role is to unite the world's premier manufacturers with the leading companies in the fields of broadcast, datacomms, defense and telecommunication. By managing change and focusing on the needs of its customers, Sematron intends to remain the supplier people can trust. For more information, visit the Sematron website at www.sematron.com.
About Envivio
Envivio is a leading provider of complete MPEG-4 and H.264 solutions, which consist of a rich set of integrated streaming media tools and systems, including high-performance audio and video, two-dimensional graphics, and animation. The company has established itself as the most experienced creator of high-quality MPEG-4 solutions that enable broadcasters, network operators, and content developers to build new revenue streams and use the efficiencies of delivering content to the full range of MPEG-4 capable devices. The Envivio solution includes various components to create, encode, protect, distribute, and view MPEG-4 content.
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Barry Strauss
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bstrauss@envivio.com
Envivio International
Frank Patterson
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