And Minerva has at least one customer...
Minerva VNP Selected by Miralite Communications for Their Satellite
Media Solution
10/26/98
Business Wire
(Copyright (c) 1998, Business Wire)
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1998--
End-to-end satellite digital video delivery solution enabled by
Minerva's new video encoding platform
Minerva Systems, Inc. announced the selection of the Minerva VNP (Video Network Platform) by Miralite Communications at the Telecon XVIII conference.
The Minerva VNP will be integrated into Miralite's Satellite Media Solution which is designed for delivering high quality video to large numbers of geographically dispersed sites. This solution will be actively used by corporations and education institutions for training and distance learning.
Miralite is one of the nation's largest digital broadcast systems integrators. They provide complete satellite networks for delivering MPEG - 2 compressed video and Internet data to corporations and educational institutions.
"Minerva VNP is a perfect fit for our Satellite Media Solution because it provides an efficient and reliable encoding platform for both satellite and terrestrial applications," said Fred Fourcher, CEO of Miralite Communications. "The cost-effectiveness of the Minerva product allows us to deploy our solution at multiple locations."
The Minerva VNP was designed for systems integrators and service providers who need reliable and economical MPEG encoders for delivering video rich applications such as distance learning, training, surveillance, business television and video conferencing. Integrators are able to combine the powerful Minerva VNP with a high-performance network infrastructure, video servers and set top boxes to create complete MPEG -based video network solutions.
"Miralite represents the new breed of systems integrator with the ability to provide end-to-end video network solutions," said Reed Majors, Director of Video Network Products, Minerva Systems. "We are pleased to have found an ideal partner in the satellite broadcast market for the Minerva VNP."
Miralite Communications
Miralite Communications provides total solutions for satellite broadcasting. Miralite Communications consults, designs, implements and installs complete systems for the production, reception and delivery of video, voice and data. Miralite has a worldwide network of installers providing site surveys, consultation, engineering and installation services. The company's customer base includes Lotus Development, IBM, Texas Instruments, Compaq, SERC, Oregon Ed-Net, Lehigh University, Nebsat, AGSAT plus many more. Miralite Communications is headquartered at 4041 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660. Tel.: 949/474-1900. Fax: 949/474-1885. Address on the World Wide Web: miralite.com
Minerva Systems, Inc.
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. Venture Partners 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: minervasys.com
Note to Editors: The Minerva logo is a trademark, and Minerva is a registered trademark 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
12:01 EST OCTOBER 26, 1998 |
