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-- C-Cube Wins MediaOne Deployment; DiviCom and -- C-Cube Semiconductor Break New Ground With the Third Largest Cable Operator in the U.S. Business Editors/Technology Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 1999--DiviCom Inc., a C-Cube (Nasdaq:CUBE) subsidiary and the world's leading provider of open solutions for digital television, today announced that its open architecture solution had been selected by MediaOne(R) -- third largest cable operator in the U.S.A. -- for its first OpenCable-compliant installation. When the MediaOne system is fully operational, it will be the first non-proprietary, open architecture deployment in the U.S. cable industry. The C-Cube contributions include several core elements of MediaOne's OpenCable architecture. DiviCom will supply the complete head-end system, including the encoding, multiplexing, network management and return path. C-Cube Semiconductor will deliver a multiple chip silicon solution: one portion drives the DiviCom encoder system, and another, the first of its kind, enables two-way interactive digital video in the customer's home set-top box. These solutions, combined with the embedded software and tools, deliver a complete advanced interactive digital platform. "MediaOne has made a landmark decision," said Alex Balkanski, President and CEO of C-Cube Microsystems. "The adoption of a DiviCom open system solution heralds a new era in which U.S. Cable operators will no longer be hampered and limited by the closed system, single-vendor solutions of the past." MediaOne CEO Jan Peters said, "Our customers will benefit from our selection of this OpenCable platform. They'll get to choose from a variety of set-top boxes from different manufacturers, all with better features and lower prices. This move is a giant step for both MediaOne and the U.S. cable industry." Open Architecture is Key DiviCom's contribution is an open architecture, multi-vendor solution, which permits the selection of "best of breed" system components. By integrating technology from multiple vendors, DiviCom is better able to meet cable operators' requirements, and deliver innovative new services to end users. Previously in the U.S. cable industry, head-end installations were closely controlled by a few vendors that supplied end-to-end solutions. Once a central system was installed, cable operators were compelled to stay with that solution in their entire operation -- right down to the customer's set-top equipment. "Open is better, cheaper and more flexible," said Tom Lookabaugh, President of DiviCom. "We're the first to support OpenCable, and the best in the world at putting all the pieces together." DiviCom digital head-end products are key components of the MediaOne installation. These products include the MediaView encoding system, the MediaNode MN20 remultiplexing system, THESYS(TM) graphical element and network controller, and the InterSect(TM) set-top box controller. The InterSect controller delivers TCP/IP data over the MPEG-2 signal to the set-top box. Interactivity via the set-top box is provided by the C-Cube AViA@tv(TM) set-top silicon platform. The combined solution is used to deliver digital broadcast television and pay-per-view, as well as an exciting set of interactive applications such as web browsing, e-mail, stock ticker, and electronic program guide. About C-Cube Microsystems C-Cube Microsystems Inc. is the industry leader in the development and delivery of highly integrated digital video silicon and systems solutions. C-Cube's Semiconductor Division delivers highly integrated digital video silicon and systems solutions for the communications and consumer electronics markets, including digital set-top boxes, VCD, and DVD. C-Cube's DiviCom Division is a leader in the deployment of digital video networks. DiviCom's products include broadcast encoders, system multiplexers, and network system management equipment. C-Cube is headquartered in Milpitas with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol CUBE. C-Cube can be reached at 408/490-8000 or on the World Wide Web at c-cube.com. C-Cube's DiviCom Division is based in Milpitas and can be reached at 408/944-6700 or on the World Wide Web at divi.com. Note to Editors: The C-Cube logo is a registered trademark of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. C-Cube is a trademark of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. --30--dl/sf* sdf/sf CONTACT: C-Cube Melissa Malley, 408/490-8510 (Public Relations) mmalley@c-cube.com Steven Horwitz, 408/490-8561 (Investor Relations) shorwitz@c-cube.com or DiviCom, Inc. Ben Stanger, 408/490-6688 mediarelations@divi.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCT Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Symbols: US;CUBE Source: BW - Business Wire