Appear TV’s Encoding and Transcoding Completes Head End Solution Providing Ultra High Density and Design Flexibility
Oslo, Norway – 19 March, 2012
Appear TV, a leading global provider of next-generation head-ends for broadcast and IP television, today announced that IP&TV World Forum (stand: 123, Olympia, London 20 – 22 March, 2012) will see the first UK demonstration of its in-house designed advanced encoding and transcoding platform. By adding real-time encoding and transcoding functionality to its range of modular head-end solutions for broadcast and IP network video delivery, Appear TV now has integrated all the functionality required for a true end-to-end head-end architecture.
The addition of MPEG2 & H.264 AVC Multi format Encoder & Transcoder modules that support 4SD or 2HD channels creates a high density, compact solution for operators when integrated into the Appear TV carrier-class 1RU & 4RU chassis. Combined with the extensive range of Appear TV head-end modules provides leading class head end design flexibility and scalability capable of taking any input and providing any output.
“Our modular design philosophy combined with industry leading density and functionality makes our head-ends the most flexible available whether you’re a broadcaster or network operator,” said Carl-Walter Holst, CEO, Appear TV. “If you want a head-end solution to cover legacy infrastructure as well as have the flexibility to cover future advanced rollouts, our head-ends are the number one choice. The modularity of our solution makes it simple to launch, adapt or extend services, improving head-end life and increasing ROI.”
The advanced features of Appear TV head-end modules include:
· Central, regional & edge of network capable head-end solutions for cable, terrestrial, satellite & IP based delivery networks
· Fully Integrated & versatile modular platform architecture allows operators to customise and scale the head-end for today and tomorrow
· Comprehensive I/0 signal interfaces with powerful Transport Stream processing capability & multiplexing
· High density decoding & descrambling for re distribution and service grooming
· Higher order modulation for all carriers & high capacity IP streaming
· Broadcast quality, high channel density multi format transcoding & encoding
· Multiple level redundancy, hot swap functionality integrated in 1 or 4RU carrier class chassis incorporating a web- based control UI.
About Appear TV
Appear TV is based in Oslo, Norway. The company produces world-class equipment that enables operators to deliver professional broadcast services to millions of users around the globe. The company is dedicated to developing reliable, revenue-generating and innovative solutions for operators looking to deliver real-time content to the home. Appear TV head-ends are designed for modularity, high density, and flexibility. www.appeartv.com
