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Roundbox and UDcast Partner to Demonstrate Mobile Broadcast Solution on DVB-H-Based Network

Posted on: Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 12:00 CDT

Roundbox, a leader in mobile broadcast software, and UDcast, a leading provider of solutions enabling full IP over broadcast and satellite media, today announced a collaboration leveraging both companies' assets to provide an end-to-end DVB-H-based interoperability demonstration. This demonstration gives mobile broadcast operators an integrated, out-of-the-box solution supporting a variety of mobile broadcast scenarios.

"UDcast is the acknowledged, international market leader for DVB-H equipment," said Dennis Specht, founder and CEO of Roundbox. "By testing their hardware platform with the Roundbox client and server software, we are demonstrating a commitment to providing operators worldwide a best-of-breed solution for mobile broadcast services."

"Roundbox is one of the most innovative companies in the mobile broadcast market, developing an Electronic Service Guide and IP datacasting solutions that are unparalleled in the industry," said Didier Tymen, Vice President, Sales and co-founder of UDcast. "By combining each company's expertise, we are able to demonstrate a path that not only leverages the converged mobile broadcast world, but expands well beyond the boundaries of traditional television."

The interoperability testing incorporated the following elements in the Roundbox product suite:

 --  Roundbox Broadcast Server - The Roundbox Broadcast Server provides     comprehensive broadcast management functions and supports a variety of     scenarios including Mobile TV and IP datacasting.      --  Roundbox Broadcast Client Toolkit - The Roundbox Broadcast Client     Toolkit provides a state-of-the-art client library for building datacast     applications and integrating broadcast services with streaming media.      --  Roundbox Electronic Service Guide (ESG) - The Roundbox Electronic     Service Guide, developed in partnership with Gemstar-TV Guide, is an     industry-leading solution for video guidance across a variety of bearer     networks and content formats.      

Components from UDcast include:

 --  UDcast DVB-H IPE - The industry's first DVB-H compliant IP     encapsulator -- a core network element for delivery of Mobile TV services     that addresses the issues of scalability, mobility, power consumption and     reception.      --  UDcast DVB-H IPE Manager - An advanced, network management system for     managing collections of DVB-H IPEs distributed across a terrestrial     broadcast network.      --  UDcast DVB-H Analyzer GOLDENEAGLE(R) and portable Navigator - A     sophisticated DVB-H network analyzing and monitoring system designed for     network monitoring, analyzing and validation of compliance with the DVB-H     standard. GOLDENEAGLE provides real-time, centralized control of     broadcasting network quality, enabling operators to increase reliability,     improve user satisfaction and reduce operating costs of mobile TV networks.      

The companies will be present at the IBC Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands from September 7-12 as well as CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment in Los Angeles, California September 12-14.

About Roundbox

Roundbox Inc. is a leading provider of mobile broadcast software solutions. The company provides client and server software spanning multiple network technologies to mobile operators. Roundbox's products help mobile operators take maximum advantage of broadcast and multicast to enhance both existing revenue-generating services as well as deploy new, differentiated ones. Roundbox is a private company based in Florham Park, New Jersey and is funded by premier venture capital firms. For more information, visit www.roundbox.com.

About Udcast

UDcast is a leading provider of IP over broadcast media, focusing on IPTV to the mobile DVB-H solutions as well as satellite-aware enterprise networking solutions. UDcast provides DVB-H standard compliant solutions for the delivery of IPTV to mobile devices. In addition, UDcast provides satellite aware IP appliances that bring terrestrial-like performances and security to broadband satellite links. UDcast's feature rich solutions enable satellite service providers to deliver revenue-generating value added services that meet enterprise needs. Founded in 2000, UDcast maintains its global headquarters in Sophia Antipolis, France. For more information, visit www.udcast.com.

 Media Contacts:  Roundbox Deb Disbrow +1 973.966.0037 deb@roundbox.com  Edelman Niamh Mahon +1 212.704.8256 niamh.mahon@edelman.com  Filip Gluszak UDcast +33 4 93 00 16 00 / +33 6 03 23 30 01 filip.gluszak@udcast.com  ink Communications for UDcast Jane Pruitt +1 617 488 0988 ext. 3 janep@theinkstudio.com

SOURCE: Roundbox

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