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Optibase's End-Point Solution Integrated in Gilat's SkyBlaster VSAT and RMS
Networks Proprietary Digital Video Server (DVS) Technology to Deliver Real Time
Programming to U.S. Retailers
RMS Networks Provides Retailers With Custom Broadcast Programming on Satellite Platform
Operated by Spacenet Inc.
HERZLIYA, Israel, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Optibase (Nasdaq: OBAS), today announced that its VideoPlex XPress end-point solution
has been chosen by Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILTF) for incorporation into Gilat's SkyBlaster, a bi-directional PC-based
VSAT satellite network, and RMS Networks proprietary Digital Video Server (DVS) Technology to transmit broadcast-quality, full
motion video programming to strategically placed monitors in retail locations nationwide.
"As a premier creator and provider of broadcast-quality, digital in-store networks for retailers nationwide, we needed a quality-assured
digital video streaming solution," said RMS Networks vice president of marketing Sam Ambrose. "We are pleased to have teamed up
with respected technology leaders in the satellite and video sector to provide a valuable communications and advertising tool to our
more than 2,300 retail partners."
"We are happy to join forces with Gilat and RMS Networks to provide a solution for enhanced, interactive communications to retailers
nationwide," said Yaniv Garty, VP Marketing and Business Development at Optibase. "The concentrated effort of delivering targeted
advertising and communications is designed to enable retailers to increase their revenues, as well as improve the in-store shopping
atmosphere for consumers."
The VideoPlex XPress is a top quality video-in-a-window platform designed for integration into end-points. Targeted at large scale
video networking applications, VideoPlex XPress offers high-quality, cost effective MPEG video hardware acceleration based on the
PCI Video Inlay method or the Video Port Extension (VPE -- part of the PC 98 recommendations), also supported by windows 95/98
and the recently introduced Windows 2000(TM). This technology gives a crystal clear image on the VGA.
RMS Networks' proprietary DVS Software Suite, enables programming content to be stored locally on customized digital playback
systems at each retail location, which allows content to be regionalized and customized to meet the needs of retailers, advertisers and
consumer demographics. Program segments can be seamlessly added, deleted or rotated in real time via satellite with the DVS
software.
About Spacenet
With headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Spacenet Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. of Petah Tikva,
Israel. Spacenet provides a wide range of VSAT satellite communications networks and services throughout North America, including
access to satellite transponder capacity, installation of network equipment, network monitoring and control, as well as maintenance
and repair.
About Gilat Satellite Networks
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., with its global subsidiaries Spacenet Inc., Spacenet Services Europe GmbH and Gilat Florida Inc., is a
leader in very small aperture terminal (VSAT) technology, manufacturing and service. The company provides satellite-based,
end-to-end enterprise networking and rural telephony solutions to customers across six continents and markets nationwide interactive
broadband data services for U.S.-based corporations and service providers. The company is a joint venture partner in McLean,
Virginia-based Gilat-To-Home Inc., the nation's first consumer two-way satellite broadband Internet service provider. Skystar
Advantage(R), SkyWay(TM), DialAway(R), FaraWay(TM), and SkyBlaster(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gilat
Satellite Networks Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com, and Gilat-To-Home at www.gilat2home.com.
About RMS Networks
RMS Networks is a premier provider of targeted advertising and information distributed by broadband satellite networks. Through
relationships with retailers nationwide, RMS transmits digital broadcast-quality, full motion video programming to retail stores, and
thereby provides advertisers with a platform to target consumers at the point of purchase. Additionally, RMS' networks can be utilized
to deliver training, product information and company-wide communications to in-store employees. RMS networks are located at more
than 2,440 sites in 49 states as of March 31, 2000, including 1,590 Advance Auto Parts stores, 790 independent pharmacies, 59 Planet
Hollywood restaurants and 3 Sports Authority locations, and reach in excess of approximately 750,000 consumers each day. In
conjunction with certain networks, RMS also develops tailored Internet strategies for retailers and their consumers by designing,
providing content for and maintaining websites with content that largely parallels and complements the programming content of the
in-store video networks. RMS Networks is also capable of supporting two-way broadband communications and future commercial
data transmission services, including the transmission of retail inventory and credit card data. Additional Company information can be
accessed by visiting www.rmsnetworks.com.
About Optibase
Optibase provides high-quality, cost-effective solutions that enable the preparation and delivery of MPEG-based digital video over
broadband networks. Based on the Company's expertise in both MPEG and network technologies, Optibase has created a suite of
products used in applications such as digital video archiving, distance learning, business television and content creation. For more
information please visit the Optibase web site at www.optibase.com. |
