SDN Upgrades DTT Platform Based on Premium Compression Solution From Harmonic
ViBE EM4000 Premium HD/SD Encoder Delivers Increased MPEG-2 Bandwidth Capacity for U.K. Digital Terrestrial Network
SAN JOSE, Calif.(18 Apr 2016)
Harmonic today announced that SDN, a U.K.-based digital terrestrial television (DTT) multiplex operator, has chosen the award-winning ViBE EM4000 premium SD/HD encoder to drive an upgrade of its broadcast platform. SDN, which is licensed to broadcast channels over Multiplex A on the DTT platform, will be able to maximize its bandwidth capacity using the ViBE EM4000 encoder.
"Our partnership with Thomson Video Networks, now a part of Harmonic, has enabled us to increase channel capacity on our U.K. DTT multiplex while also maintaining picture quality," said John Nicholls, head of technology, SDN. "We chose the ViBE EM4000 for our upgrade because of its reputation for high video quality, which would help us meet our target of extra capacity."
"As one of our key customers, SDN operates in a very challenging U.K. terrestrial market. SDN's choice of the ViBE EM4000 highlights both our technology leadership and our ability to deliver world-class solutions within tight timeframes," said Ian Graham, vice president of sales, EMEA, Harmonic. "Customers like SDN choose us not only for our technology, but also because we can provide the expertise and professional-level support necessary for the cost-effective and timely execution of highly complex projects."
Harmonic will showcase its latest innovations for agile video delivery -- including the ViBE EM4000 premium SD/HD encoder -- at the 2016 NAB Show, booth SU1210. Further information about Harmonic and the company's products is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
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