Pace to preview Ultra-HD solution alongside Whole Home and Multi-screen solutions at IBC
Pace demonstrates transition to full hardware, software and service solutions for broadcast and broadband operators
Saltaire(08 Feb 2013)
Saltaire, West Yorkshire, UK, 2nd August 2013: Pace plc, a global leader for digital TV and broadband technologies, will be previewing a range of new hardware, software and services for PayTV providers at this year’s IBC show. Of particular interest will be their new Ultra-HD High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) platform and network PVR / thin IP client solution which offers the ability to deliver Pay TV from the cloud.
As well as showcasing multiple customer reference deployments (for example, Comcast, DirectTV and Sky New Zealand) they will be demonstrating : their Elements Whole-Home solution, delivering content and services across multiple devices and screens throughout the home; Titanium’s* unique Universal Rights Management system, a single platform for content protection and secure distribution; and ECO Service Management Systems allowing operators to remotely manage and monitor the subscriber’s quality of experience whilst minimising operating costs.
According to Shane McCarthy [President Pace (International)]: “The broadcast industry is going through a massive change. There has never been more choice for consumers and opportunities for operators with the ability to combine the best of the Pay TV world with the best of OTT. We offer solutions for everyone; whether they’re looking to launch their first broadcast service, enhance their existing proposition with solutions like PVR or OTT, or expand content and access to multiple devices. Our aim is to free operators from complex and proprietary solutions, giving them control over their services and their subscriber’s experience whilst minimising their total cost of ownership.”
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About Pace plc
Pace (LSE: PIC) creates technologies, software, hardware and services for the broadcast and broadband industries. Pace solutions empower cable, telco and satellite operators to simply and cost-effectively innovate at the speed they want, in the way they want for their subscribers. Pace has built up its experience and expertise over 30 years and this is recognized by a customer base of over 160 operators around the globe. Headquartered in the UK, Pace operates in markets across the world, and employs around 2300 people in locations that also include the USA, France, India and China. For further information, visit: www.pace.com
* Titanium is delivered by Latens, a member of the Pace group
For images of the products and Pace spokespeople, please click on the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paceplc/
We can also provide more information on yesterday’s announcement that Pace will be working with South African PayTV operator, MultiChoice to deliver MultiChoice’s new HD PVR decoder, the DStv Explora. To see more details on the announcement please click the following link http://media.multichoice.co.za/media/news/dstv-explora-to-revolutionise-tv-in-sa