Bangladesh Independent TV Chooses Thomson Video Networks Encoding, Decoding Solution

Bangladesh Independent TV Chooses Thomson Video Networks Encoding, Decoding Solution

RENNES, France — April 7, 2011 — Thomson Video Networks today announced that Bangladeshi national broadcaster Independent TV has chosen ViBE encoding and decoding technology to create a new contribution network between its bureau offices, DSNG, and flyaway units.

Dhaka-based Independent TV, part of Bangladesh’s largest private sector conglomerate, will install 12 ViBE EM2000 SD encoders and 14 ViBE RD5000 decoders as part of the infrastructure for its new 24-hour news coverage. Independent TV is launching the services in 2011 in a technical collaboration with Indian media company NDTV.

“We are pleased to have the outstanding quality of Thomson Video Networks encoders and decoders as the cornerstone of our news infrastructure,” said Anowarul Azim, head of technology for Independent TV. “The ViBE range delivers exceptional pictures with highly efficient compression.”

The ViBE encoder range combines compression efficiency features with advanced preprocessing techniques to deliver clearer pictures with increased depth and clarity. The encoder line can be configured either as single-channel or multichannel units to offer the advantage of both a reduced footprint and lower power consumption per channel. Each channel can be independently configured for MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 encoding, extending the possibilities for hybrid applications. Both encoders use Dolby^® Digital and AAC audio compression formats and support up to eight stereo pairs of audio.

The Thomson Video Networks RD5000 is a multiformat modular receiver/decoder supporting MPEG-2/4 SD and HD 4:2:0 formats. Featuring a compact, customizable modular chassis with up to eight I/O modules including RF inputs (DVB-S/S2, COFDM, QAM, 8VSB), ASI input/output, IP inputs/outputs, and decoded audio/video outputs (HD/SD SDI, AES, analog), the Thomson RD5000 is easy to upgrade in the field. Supporting multiservice descrambling (BISS and Dual DVB-CI CAM), the Thomson RD5000 is the ideal solution to receive live feeds via RF, ASI, or IP and to deliver a demodulated/decoded signal for local processing and re-encoding.

“Independent TV and its partner NDTV have been uncompromising in their creation of a new 24-hour news service for Bangladesh,” said Christophe Delahousse, president, Thomson Video Networks. “Independent TV’s choice of ViBE technology will allow viewers throughout the country to benefit from world-class image quality when they watch the channel.”

About Independent TV
Part of Bangladesh’s largest private sector conglomerate Beximco, Independent TV was established in 2010 in collaboration with NDTV Worldwide, the media consulting division of Indian media group NDTV Ltd. iTV operates a 24-hour news and current affairs service available throughout Bangladesh.

About Thomson Video Networks
From the very onset of digital TV broadcasting, the Thomson name has been synonymous with supplying expertise, quality, and reliability to the world’s leading broadcasters. Thomson Video Networks builds on this great heritage by providing unique and innovative video delivery solutions for a premium viewing experience. The Thomson Video Networks philosophy, since delivering the world’s first large-scale direct-to-home satellite system, has always been the same — to provide the best possible picture quality across any networks, to any devices. As a worldwide leader in compression systems for satellite, terrestrial, cable, IPTV, mobile TV, and Web streaming, Thomson Video Networks is helping its customers deliver superior quality video to anything from small handheld devices to large 3D high-definition screens, with the lowest bandwidth to ensure a profitable business model. A trusted supplier with more than 20 percent of the active channels deployed worldwide, a global support presence, and culture of delivering quality at every stage, Thomson Video Networks boasts the experience and range of products to supply every need, from hybrid multiformat compression systems to contribution links for content exchange networks.

For information about products from Thomson Video Networks, please visit www.thomson-networks.com.

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