Ambit Microsystems Selects Alticast to Bring Tru2way Platform Cable Receivers to the North American Market
DENVER, May 15 /PRNewswire/ — Ambit Microsystems, a worldwide leader in wired and wireless broadband communications, has selected the Alticast tru2way(TM) platform middleware solution, AltiCaptor(TM), for their digital cable set-top boxes. AltiCaptor is currently deployed in digital cable, satellite and broadcast receivers around the world and is proven in over 5 million devices in consumer’s homes.
Ambit is working with Alticast to initially bring two cable receivers to market. The first model will be an affordable, single-tuner, standard-definition device that will support the latest OpenCable specifications, and will be available in the second half of 2008. With the growing demand for HD-DVR services, Ambit will also deliver a high-performance, dual-tuner, HD-DVR cable receiver later in the year.
“Ambit is pleased to work with Alticast to continue delivering high-quality and competitive products to our valued cable customers,” said Max Cangelosi, Vice President of Marketing for Ambit. “We believe Alticast’s experience and dedication to the tru2way platform aligns with our vision to help service providers fully take advantage of innovative new technologies for the subscriber.”
“Alticast is excited about Ambit’s commitment to providing tru2way-compatible devices to the North American market,” said Jeffrey Bonin, General Manager of Alticast. “We are confident that Ambit will provide products that help broaden the footprint of the tru2way platform deployments, and are proud to be a trusted partner for Ambit’s aggressive plans.”
Alticast and Ambit Broadband will be demonstrating their products at The Cable Show, May 18-20 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
About Alticast
Alticast is the most deployed open-standards solution provider in the interactive digital broadcasting industry. Alticast offers software solutions and services for the delivery, reception and playback of interactive television content based on DVB-MHP, the tru2way platform and Blu-ray Disc. Founded in 1999, Alticast continues to expand its portfolio with solutions to meet new requirements in emerging markets. Alticast headquarters are located in Seoul, South Korea with operations in Broomfield, Colorado, USA; Taipei, Taiwan; and Frankfurt, Germany. For more information on Alticast products and services, visit Alticast at http://www.alticast.com/.
About Ambit
Ambit supplies products to service providers worldwide and is known for innovation and competitive offerings in wired and wireless broadband communications. The company’s product portfolio encompasses the needs of data, voice, video, and wireless. Ambit is committed to designing and delivering solutions that advance the broadband experience for consumers while generating additional revenue for service providers. With over 20 million devices installed, Ambit is committed to providing affordable, high quality products. Please visit us at http://www.ambitbroadband.com/ for more information.
OpenCable, OCAP and tru2way are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Alticast Corporation
CONTACT: Melissa Porter of Alticast Corporation, +1-720-887-1700
Web site: http://www.alticast.com/