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InnovaCom and Marconi Showcase Broadband Video Collaboration Solutions At N+I 2000
May 10, 2000 03:48 PM Eastern Time
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2000--InnovaCom, Inc., MPEG a leading manufacturer of high quality video transmission solutions, and Marconi Communications , announced they are demonstrating joint solutions at this year's Networld + Interop convention in Booth 5463 at Las Vegas, NV, May 9-11, 2000.
This demonstration, following a similar collaborative effort between the two companies during last month's National Association of Broadcaster's show, showcases the transmission of high quality live MPEG-2 video feeds over broadband network resources. It highlights video collaboration systems for a variety of markets including, distance learning, healthcare, law enforcement, corporate teleconferencing and surveillance. The Marconi - InnovaCom demonstration illustrates the seamless interconnect between Marconi's broadband technologies and InnovaCom's TransPEG family, which offers an unprecedented level of control and flexibility to provide customers with total solutions for a variety of applications.
States John Morrell, Marconi's vice president of Marketing, "We fully recognize the importance of InnovaCom's forward-thinking technology and are excited to once again join forces at another important trade show to seamlessly integrate their MPEG-based ATM video transmission systems."
InnovaCom's MPEG-based TransPEG transceiver terminals provide transport of broadcast quality video and audio as well as innovative, easy-to-use control interfaces.
"We are pleased to have developed a working relationship with Marconi at this year's N+I show and our joint demonstration reinforces the strength and benefits of our video transport and conferencing technology," asserts Frank Alioto, President and CEO at InnovaCom.
InnovaCom's TransPEG 500 delivers a robust 24x7 transmission of MPEG-2 video over native ATM (AAL5). The TransPEG 500 can also revert back to LANE (LAN Emulation) protocols for Classical IP (CLIP) based transmission. Other models in the family are available using 10/100 BaseT Ethernet or T1/E1 (B8ZS or AMI). Video data rates range from 1 Mb/s to 15 Mb/s.
About Marconi plc
Marconi plc is a global communications and IT company with 45,000 employees worldwide and sales in over 100 countries. It supplies advanced communications solutions and the key technologies and services for the Internet. Marconi plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI. The headquarters of Marconi Communications is in Pittsburgh, Penn.
About InnovaCom, Inc.
InnovaCom, Inc. is a Silicon Valley manufacturer of video compression based transmission and DVD Pre-Mastering Systems. The company's MPEG-2 based product line targets the digital television, communications and DVD production marketplaces. InnovaCom, Inc. is located at 3400 Garrett Drive, Santa Clara, Calif., 95054. For more information, please call 408/727-2447 or fax 408/727-6625 or visit the company's website at www.transpeg.com or www.dvdimpact.com. For Investor Relations information, call 888/464-6734 or email: investorinfo@transpeg.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to InnovaCom. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statement. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in the company's registration statement on Form SB-2.
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which only reflect the view of management as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake the obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Robin Schnug, 714/447-4993 Fax: 714/578-0284 or InnovaCom, Inc. Frank Alioto, 408/727-2447 Fax: 408/727-6625 or Marconi Communications Media Relations Rich Borden, 724/742-7716 Fax: 724/742-7742
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