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To: Stoctrash who wrote (36909)	10/26/1998 11:22:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

"but not 2Real"? Maybe this one is... Minerva Systems Announces Minerva VNP, Video Network Platform; MPEG Network Appliance Designed for Seamless Integration With IP Networks 10/26/98 Business Wire (Copyright (c) 1998, Business Wire) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1998--Minerva Systems, Inc. announced today the Minerva VNP(tm) (Video Network Platform), a video processing platform designed to deliver broadcast-quality video to IP networks. The new product combines Minerva's expertise in video encoding with the latest in embedded processors, real-time operating systems, and VLSI compression devices. The Minerva VNP offers the highest quality, most reliable and most cost-effective video processing platform for streaming video over networks. The first release of the Minerva VNP is targeted at service providers and systems integrators who need reliable and economical MPEG encoders for delivering "video rich" applications such as distance learning, training, surveillance, business television and video conferencing. Integrators and service providers will combine the Minerva VNP with a high-performance network infrastructure, video servers, set-top boxes, and PC decoders to create complete MPEG-based video network solutions. "The Minerva VNP is a flexible video processing network appliance that can be easily integrated with third-party software and hardware. Based on its exceptional price/performance, users can now justify large-scale deployment of their applications," says Reed Majors, Director of Product Marketing for Minerva's Video Networking business. "The Minerva VNP with its extensive development environment makes it possible for systems integrators and service providers to offer robust video network solutions." About the Minerva VNP In the past, MPEG CODECs (Encoder/Decoder) for IP networks were large and complex devices, relying heavily on PC components, hard drives, and PC operating systems. Minerva has set a new standard by building a "modem like" device that contains a high-performance embedded CPU, powerful VLSI encoder and decoder devices supplied by C - Cube Microsystems, and a robust embedded real-time operating system. The core processing engine is highly programmable and can perform a broad range of video processing functions. The first release of Minerva VNP can be scaled from an efficient low bit rate MPEG-1 encoder to a high-performance full CCIR 601 resolution MPEG-2 encoder. VNP is a true plug-and-play network device. It is controllable from a web browser anywhere on the network and features a built-in Ethernet 10/100 BaseT interface. Integration with third-party products is achieved through a well-defined set of APIs. Minerva VNP is easy to install, operate, and maintain, hence reducing overall cost of ownership. Partners and Systems Integrators Minerva has been working closely with several leading manufacturers to integrate VNP with network equipment, video servers, set-top boxes, and application software. A number of systems integrators, service providers, and OEMs are currently working on video network solutions using Minerva's VNP. "Minerva VNP is the ideal product for streaming video over IP and ATM networks," says Stan Kluz of the ESnet Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. "VNP is an MPEG video network platform that we can deploy on our network." "The Minerva VNP provides the best available combination of features, performance, and price. It is a perfect fit for SourceNet's video-to-the-home solution," states Eddie Drake, Project Manager, SourceNet Corporation. Pricing and Availability The Minerva VNP starts at $12,995 for MPEG-1 and low bit rate MPEG-2 encoding. The product will begin shipping in December 1998. About Minerva Systems Minerva Systems, Inc., founded in 1992, is the leading supplier of high-quality MPEG-based digital video publishing and distribution solutions. Minerva's products are used in telephone and cable television network facilities, educational institutions, advertising agencies, post-production facilities, and corporations worldwide. Minerva is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Accel Partners, Kodak Corporation's Aperture Fund, Merrill Pickard, Anderson & Eyre, U.S. Ventures, and ETF. Minerva Systems is headquartered at 1585 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA, 94043. Tel.: 650/940-1383 Fax: 650/940-1450. Address on the World Wide Web: http:://www.minervasys.com The Minerva logo, Minerva VNP, and Minerva are all registered trademarks of Minerva Systems, Inc. All other brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Minerva Systems Reed Majors, 650/940-1383 info@minervasys.com 11:32 EST OCTOBER 26, 1998

To: Stoctrash who wrote (36909)	10/26/1998 11:44:00 PM
From: DiViT	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

GENERAL INSTRUMENT: GI introduces DVi-5000+ DVB-compliant advanced interactive digital cable platform 10/23/98 M2 PRESSWIRE (c) Copyright 1998 M2 Communications, Ltd. All Rights Reserved -- GI to show capabilities of advanced digital interactive systems at the ECC Show in London LONDON -- General Instrument Corporation (NYSE: GIC) unveiled it's DVB compliant advanced interactive DVi-5000+ set top and platform at the European Cable Communication (ECC) show in London, October 20th through 22nd. The DVi-5000+ platform will be the most powerful interactive system that GI will make available to broadband network operators in mid- year 1999. GI's DVB-compliant product line features a family of inter-operable consumer terminals, designed to enable operators to target their set-top investments to the applications they are deploying. The DVi-5000 is being designed to deliver a rich feature set including high-bandwidth TDMA return for interactive networking capability, MPEG - 2 digital video, Musicam Digital audio, and a powerful processing platform for the deployment of new software-based applications. The DVi 5000+ platform includes a built in cable modem and features GI's unique triple tuner architecture to allow consumers to simultaneously watch TV, surf the Internet and hold an IP based telephone call. Through its comprehensive line of headend-to-home DVB-compliant digital solutions, GI provides the cable industry with powerful platforms capable of delivering a wide range of applications such as video-on-demand, Internet access, community networking, IP Telephony, electronic programme guides and more. "GI's DVi-5000+ enables a full suite of revenue-generating services including VOD, IP telephony, Internet access, and videotelephony," said Denton Kanouff, Vice President of Marketing for GI's Digital Network Systems Group. "Digital interactive applications such as Internet access offer cable operators a powerful revenue opportunity. By delivering new applications over their digital infrastructure, cable operators can offer more than traditional television programming. When deployed, the DVi-5000+ will be fully interoperable with other DVi models, including the DVi-2000, enabling operators to tier their set-top deployments to the applications - to make the most of their capital equipment investment." GI's DVi-5000 advanced interactive digital terminal delivers an unprecedented level of processing and graphics capabilities for a DVB-compliant set-top terminal. Built around a high powered MIPS processor and a high-end 3D and picture-in-graphics capable graphics platform, the DVi-5000 represents the leading edge in next generation DVB-compliant digital cable terminals. The powerful processing and graphics capability of the DVi-5000 is also supported by the unit's advanced digital networking capabilities. Offering a built-in cable modem for high-speed networking capability, the DVi-5000's unique triple tuner architecture enables users to simultaneously watch TV and surf the Internet or watch and talk using cable IP telephony functionality. By combining the capabilities of the DVi-5000+ with interactive applications such as Internet-based software technology, GI will be giving the cable industry a preview of how an advanced digital platform can benefit TV viewers through new interactive capabilities that are extremely easy to use. To demonstrate the flexibility of the DVB digital interactive set-top product line, GI is also showcasing Network Computer, Inc.'s (NCI) DTV Navigator integrated on GI's DVB-compliant interactive digital set-top terminal at the ECC show. The DTV Navigator offers subscribers services such as e-mail, Web browsing and other TV-based interactive services. "GI's DVi-2000 interactive digital set-top provides a powerful interactive delivery mechanism to help software solution providers like NCI bring interactive services to cable subscribers," said Dave Limp, Vice President of Marketing of NCI. "NCI is pleased to be able to showcase the DTV Navigator solution already running on the DVi-2000 at ECC; we look forward to the more advanced solutions the DVi -5000+ platform will afford our shared customers." General Instrument Corporation (NYSE: GIC) is the world leader in analogue and digital systems that provide video, audio and high-speed Internet/data services over cable and satellite TV networks. GI's cable and satellite TV operations have approximately 7,000 employees and annual sales of approximately $1.8 billion. Visit General Instrument at the ECC show in London. Editor's Note: The advanced digital cable technology demonstration was on show throughout the ECC show in London, October 20th through the 22nd in the GI booth. M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES. CONTACT: Sharon Corbitt, Director of Communications Tel: +1 215 323 1873 e-mail: scorbitt@gi.com Fiona Egan, European Press Office Tel: +44 (0)171 559 9660 e-mail: fegan@nch.co.uk WWW: gi.com WWW: gi-europe.co.uk

To: Stoctrash who wrote (36909)	10/27/1998 7:54:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

NetTV/DVD in the classroom............................. NetTV Introduces Low-cost Classroom Presentation Computer - DVD-Explorer - at Tel-Ed '98 Conference 03:14 p.m Oct 27, 1998 Eastern SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 1998--NetTV introduced Tuesday its DVD-Explorer(TM), a line of classroom presentation computers that combine DVD and CD-ROM-based learning with full Internet and display capabilities. DVD-Explorer will be demonstrated this week at Tel-Ed '98, an International education technology conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana. "With DVD-Explorer, NetTV provides an unrivaled 'all-in-one' learning-solution for students and teachers at all levels" explains NetTV president Ron Perkes. "NetTV designed DVD-Explorer to be a low-cost Windows 98-based computer for teachers using presentation programs (PowerPoint, Authorware, HyperStudio and others), the Internet, DVD, and multimedia CD-ROM's in place of the traditional classroom chalkboard. DVD-Explorer is eminently better suited for classroom presentations than a standard desktop computer." "The day of the 'One-Computer Classroom' is here with the DVD-Explorer," says Perkes. "When you combine DVD-Explorer with NetTV's 29-inch, 34-inch, or 38-inch progressively-scanned PC+TV(TM) Monitors, you get up to five times the clarity and image stability of a standard television. The NetTV solution makes the Internet, text, and multimedia appear much sharper and clearer than they do on a standard television -- this means all the students in the class can see and hear the lesson from a single presentation display. Imagine the possibilities when you have a classroom presentation system that accepts inputs from computers, VCRs, cable TV, standard video, and digital video equipment. These systems will provide the highest quality computer-aided training well into the next decade and will support Digital TV using NetTV's upcoming low-cost DTV compatible add-on module. This is extremely important to schools who don't know when, or if, funding for technology products will be available in the future." Michael Carrier, NetTV Director of Marketing, explains why NetTV calls this presentation computer, DVD-Explorer. "DVD is a rich and powerful new medium that has a tremendous potential in education. NetTV's new presentation computer makes possible the exploration of a vast array of DVD content previously unavailable in the classroom. DVD-Explorer(TM) engages students to seek out information by capitalizing on their fascination with the Internet, multimedia, DVD and other high-tech gadgetry. DVD-Explorer magnifies student imagination and desire to learn by propelling their focus to the lesson at hand. We expect systems such as the DVD-Explorer to revolutionize teaching methods in much the same way A/V equipment did in the 1960's. Schools and universities across North America are already using NetTV products for a variety of classroom and research applications." DVD-Explorer standard features include a wireless keyboard and remote control, DVD player, Windows 98, and a network adapter. DVD-Explorer prices start under $1,000 with a mid-range model at $1,500 and the top of the line at around $2,000. DVD-Explorer is available with an optional television tuner. DVD-Explorer is backed by a full one-year warranty on parts & labor and lifetime toll-free customer service support. An optional on-site service program is available. NetTV manufactures digital television equipment and other digital electronics products for education, business and home markets. NetTV products satisfy demand for the highest quality, standards-based computing technology and superior high-resolution television viewing. NetTV products are distributed through authorized distributors and resellers worldwide. NetTV headquarters are at 7 Mark Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. Phone is 800-440-6388. To learn more about NetTV and its products, visit the Website at www.net-tv.net NetTV is a registered trademark. Other product names are either trademarks or trade names of their respective holders. Copyright 1998, Business Wire