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June 18, 2001 11:58
2netFX Used By INTEL(R) for European Demonstrations of The New 64-Bit ITANIUM(TM) Processor
Company's HDTV-Over-IP Technology Is First Broadcast-Quality
Streaming Software to Support Intel's Latest Processor Architecture
LONG BEACH, Calif., Streaming Media West Booth #1343, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- 2netFX, a leading provider of enterprise network media software for intranet and broadband Internet media delivery, announced today that its ThunderCastIP HDTV server software will be used by Intel CEO Craig Barrett in his upcoming European tour, during which he will be demonstrating Intel's new 64-bit Itanium processor running on a server using Microsoft's new Windows XP operating system. 2netFX said that ThunderCast is the first and only enterprise streaming server software with the capability of running on Intel's new 64-bit processor architecture.
"I believe it says a lot about the capability, reliability, and suitability of our technology that 2netFX is the only streaming company capable of running on this advanced processor," said Jan Aggerbeck, CEO of 2netFX. "Coupling the ThunderCastIP HDTV ease of streaming across broadband networks and Itanium's enterprise design creates an excellent synergy. We are proud that the chief executive officer of the world's largest chip maker -- and a recognized leading manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications products -- thinks enough of one of our technologies to include it in such important demonstrations."
Aggerbeck also stated that Itanium's large cache memory, 64-bit addressability, and high-bandwidth bus make it well suited for applications with the ThunderCastIP HDTV Server.
ThunderCastIP HDTV is the first videocasting server capable of streaming the richest quality high-definition (HD) programs via IP/multicast across broadband internets. HD programs can be compressed in real time to between 10 to 50 Mbps for live streaming requirements. Prerecorded HD content can also be streamed. Engineered into the unit are exceptional server features such as video-on-demand, remote web-based management, program scheduling, multiple live encoder support, QoS options, group management, asset management, and support for MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, with options to extend to MPEG-4. Playback devices can be standard PCs or popular set-top appliances, which output to standard HD sets or PC monitors.
The ThunderCast server will be used as part of Barrett's upcoming European demonstrations showcasing the Itanium's immense capabilities. The 2netFX streaming software will be used to stream HD video content from an Itanium server to a Pentium 4 system over gigabit Ethernet.
Intel officials said the Itanium processor is the first in a family of 64- bit products it plans to introduce. Based on Intel's latest architecture, called Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC), Itanium's design enables breakthrough capabilities in processing terabytes of data, speeding protected on-line purchases and transactions, and processing complex computations. The company added that the Itanium-based systems target the most demanding enterprise and high-performance computing applications.
About 2netFX
2netFX(http://www.2netFX.com) is a leading provider of enterprise network media software and turnkey solutions for intranet and broadband Internet. 2netFX is the first to offer multicast streaming of HDTV over ordinary IP networks, advanced enterprise server features for network QoS and bandwidth management, media asset management and an integrated, customizable client player.
2netFX MPEG and HDTV over IP streaming software is currently bundled by many leading digital video companies and in use at leading organizations including Sprint, Panasonic, Wal-mart, MCI Worldcom, Hughes Networks, NASA, GlobeCast/France Telecom, Walt Disney Studios, Lucent, Echo Star, and others. 2netFX was named by Computerworld Magazine as a top Emerging Company to Watch in 2001, and was selected by Craig Barrett, Intel CEO, to headline his Networld + Interop keynote address.
2netFX is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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