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Monday April 7 8:31 AM EDT
Sun Selects C-Cube For Breakthrough MPEG-2
Streaming Solution Over Intranet and Video-On-Demand
Networks
C-Cube's Digital Video Encoding Technology Drives New Opportunities for
High-Bandwidth Video Communications Applications
MILPITAS, Calif--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 1997--C-Cube Microsystems, the leading
provider of highly integrated digital video compression technology, today announced that Sun
Microsystems Inc. has chosen C-Cube's MPEG-2 encoding technology as part of its breakthrough
MPEG-2 audio/video streaming development project designed for local and wide area networks.
Driven by Sun's Advanced Development Group, this project is focused on developing an efficient
solution for video communications applications, including Intranet and video on demand (VOD),
that require minimal delay when receiving digital video across a network.
C-Cube's ability to achieve high-quality MPEG-2 video at low bit rates will enable Sun to develop
an innovative technology for easily streaming Main Level/Main Profile MPEG-2 over various
network architectures, including 100-basedT and ATM topologies.
"Video is poised to be a ubiquitous technology that will enable new types of applications for the
home and business," said Greg Popadopoulos, chief technology officer, Sun Microsystems
Computer Company. "C-Cube's industry-standard MPEG-2 encoding engines provide a solid
foundation for the advanced digital video technologies Sun is exploring."
"Digital video is rapidly penetrating the worldwide marketplace, opening up new opportunities to
leverage video for communications," said Didier LeGall, chief technology officer and vice president
of R&D. "As the leading technology innovator for network solutions capable of addressing
numerous applications, we are excited that Sun has chosen C-Cube to drive these new
developments forward."
About C-Cube Microsystems
C-Cube Microsystems Inc. is the industry leader in the development and delivery of highly
integrated digital video silicon solutions that address the consumer electronics, communications and
convergence markets. C-Cube employs 705 people and is headquartered in Milpitas, California
with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its stock is traded on the NASDAQ National
Market System under the symbol CUBE. C-Cube can be reached at +1.408.944.6300 or on the
World Wide Web at c-cube.com .
About Sun Microsystems
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The Computer(TM)," has propelled
Sun Microsystems, Inc., (NASDAQ"SUNW"), to its position as a leading provider of hardware,
software and services for establishing enterprise-wide Intranets and expanding the power of the
Internet. With more than $7 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries
and on the WorldWide Web at sun.com .
Note to Editors: The C-Cube logo is a registered trademark of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. C-Cube
is a trademark of C-Cube Microsystems Inc.
CONTACT: C-Cube Microsystems
Mary Giani, 408/944-8628
mary.giani@c-cube.com |
