Broadcasters Gain Control of Their Networks with DiviCom Management Tools
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 1998--DiviCom Inc. (NASDAQ:CUBE - news) today introduced the THESYS(TM) network management product line for digital video broadcasters.
THESYS is a comprehensive, modular and scalable product suite that configures and coordinates individual system components into an integrated digital video network.
Using THESYS, broadcasters save time and protect their investment in high-performance digital video networks with an easy-to-use suite of tools that help monitor signal quality, maintain system ''up'' time and maximize network performance.
The THESYS family includes the following components:
-- THESYS controller, a Windows NT-based PC element and network
management solution with an intuitive graphical user interface to
manage both DiviCom and selected third-party equipment,
-- SentinelTM, an advanced real-time monitoring system that combines
hardware and software to continuously test and measure the
compressed video signal within the subsystem transmission path,
-- Bandwidth Manager, a real-time application to optimize facilities
and services, including bandwidth allocation through statistical
multiplexing,
-- Alarm Manager, a customizable fault management subsystem used to
identify and isolate problems and trigger backup switching, and
-- Remote Manager, a PC-based system for larger, distributed
networks used to offload the THESYS controller and provide some
management functions locally at remote sites.
With its range of tools, THESYS helps create a robust, fault tolerant network. Digital television service operators are able to maximize revenue by controlling and optimizing individual resources such as bandwidth allocation.
DiviCom customers have indicated that combining network management with monitoring provides a greater comfort level. As reliance on automated management systems increases, the logical step was to integrate monitoring into the network management infrastructure to assist customers in preserving video signal integrity and trouble-shoot problems.
DiviCom has sought out a partner to expand the monitoring capabilities of THESYS. The company selected Adherent Systems Ltd. to provide the core technology for Sentinel because of its commitment to quality and proven track record in the development of test and measurement systems for compressed digital video.
''Our customers want an integrated, full-featured network management system to control their networks and insure maximum video quality to the end-user,'' said Drew Hutchinson, director of product marketing for DiviCom. ''By providing these capabilities as part of a modular system, THESYS is the flexible solution they need.''
DiviCom will be demonstrating the THESYS family of products September 11-15 at the International Broadcasters Convention, RAI Centre, Amsterdam, Stand 1.262.
Adherent Systems Ltd.
Adherent Systems designs and manufactures test equipment for the digital video broadcast and telecommunications industries. Adherent is based at the Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge UK and can be reached by phone at +44 1223 200 700 or via its web site at www.adherent.com
DiviCom Inc.
DiviCom develops and integrates products and systems that make digital video networking possible. Products include audio/video encoding, data broadcast solutions, network management systems, consulting and integration services. Based on the MPEG-2, DVB and ATSC 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. (NASDAQ:CUBE - news), and both companies are based in Milpitas, Calif. C-Cube is the leading provider of digital video silicon solutions for the communications and consumer markets. DiviCom can be reached by phone at 408/944-6700 or on the World Wide Web at divi.com.
Note to Editors: DiviCom, MediaView, THESYS and Sentinel are trademarks or registered trademarks of DiviCom Inc. Adherent is a registered trademark of Adherent Systems Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their registered owners.
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Contact:
DiviCom Inc.
Anne Hohenberger, 408/490-6688
anneh@divi.com
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