Monday April 7 8:20 AM EDT DiviCom Partners with Tandberg for Complementary Digital Video Solutions
Alliance Enables Both Companies to Offer Comprehensive MPEG-2 Systems for Satellite Distribution, DTH, Cable and Terrestrial Broadcast
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 1997--DiviCom Inc. (NASDAQ:CUBE), a leading provider of digital video solutions for satellite and terrestrial networks, today announced that it has entered into a co-development and distribution agreement with Tandberg Television ASA, a highly-respected European manufacturer of MPEG-2 DVB-based transmission systems.
The two companies have already made several joint system sales including Telenor, the Norwegian national telecommunications provider and the largest satellite provider in Scandinavia; and Telia, the largest telecommunications provider in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
As part of the distribution agreement, Tandberg will design and sell MPEG-2 systems comprising a powerful combination of its own receiving, processing and control products, and DiviCom's encoders and multiplexers. In addition, DiviCom will incorporate Tandberg products into its system solutions.
"We are very enthusiastic about strengthening our three- year relationship with DiviCom," said Arne Graee, managing director of Tandberg Television. "Now, we can offer our worldwide customer base an even broader range of competitive, reliable products and systems."
"To successfully compete in this marketplace, it makes sense to combine our efforts," added Tom Lookabaugh, DiviCom's senior vice president and general manager. "Both of our organizations are committed to open standards, and Tandberg's track record is unsurpassed. With powerful partners like Tandberg, we have the opportunity to expand our global presence and address the unique needs of the European market."
Customers stand to benefit from the relationship. Tandberg, known for driving the acceptance of the DVB standard, also has a reputation for being responsive to customer needs. DiviCom's expertise in systems integration, as well as high-performance software, make it an ideal complement to Tandberg.
The combination of adherence to open standards and a thorough understanding of systemization requirements results in highly interoperable, integrated digital video systems.
Tandberg Television ASA
One of Europe's best-known and well-respected manufacturers, Tandberg Television develops professional TV broadcasting products and complete system solutions for MPEG-2/DVB and MAC standards. Tandberg Television has substantial knowledge and experience in MPEG-2/DVB TV systems. Tandberg Television was the first to deliver fully-compliant MPEG-2/DVB systems for daily commercial use.
Tandberg Television delivers a full range of digital television products and systems for MPEG-2/DVB standards with a particular emphasis on professional MPEG-2 decoders and equipment for MPEG-2 signal conversion/modification without decoding, e.g., receive and distribute satellite or PDH/SDH system signals on cable or MMDS.
Based in Oslo, Norway, Tandberg Television is publicly owned with shares traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Tandberg Television can be reached at +47 67 11 62 00, fax +47 67 11 62 01, email sales@tandberg.no .
DiviCom Inc.
DiviCom develops and integrates products and systems that make digital video networking possible. Products include audio/video encoding and decoding systems, and integration consulting and implementation services. Based on the MPEG-2, DVB, ATM and SNMP international standards, DiviCom's products enable digital video broadcasting over a variety of networks including satellite, wireless, fiber and cable.
DiviCom is a wholly-owned subsidiary of C-Cube Microsystems Inc , and both companies are based in Milpitas, Calif. C- Cube is the leading provider of digital video silicon solutions for the communications, consumer electronics and convergence markets.
DiviCom can be reached by phone at +1-408-944-6700, by fax at +1-408-944-6705, or via the World Wide Web at divi.com . In Europe, DiviCom can be reached at +33 1 48 62 92 12 (Paris) or +44 753 714367 (London), by fax at +33 1 48 62 92 36 (Paris) or +44 1753 540 990 (London).
CONTACT: DiviCom Inc.
Anne Hohenberger, 408/490-6688
anneh@divi.com
Lisa Croel, 408/490-6530
lcroel@divi.com |
