LAS VEGAS & LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 10, 2015--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, along with iStreamPlanet, Newtec, and PSSI Global Services,
LLC will demonstrate the evolution of true 4K UHDTV using HEVC
compression and Content Distribution Networks (CDNs) with end-to-end
video transmissions via satellite and the internet at the Las Vegas
Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 2015 NAB show. The
demonstrations will take place at Intelsat’s booth located in the South
Upper Hall, Booth SU3110.
At NAB, Intelsat will introduce IntelsatOne® Prism services,
a new paradigm in media networking and content distribution, allowing
customers to easily upgrade a legacy satellite-based network to a next
generation, automated, hybrid, converged IP network. The team will
demonstrate how media customers can manage multiple types of video
content delivery and other IP applications in a single platform to
optimize bandwidth and deliver high quality media content in a cost
efficient, seamless manner, regardless of location.
The Evolution of True 4K UHDTV Distribution
4K UHDTV content provided by Discovery Communications will be
transmitted from PSSI’s production vehicle located in Las Vegas. Using a
playout server, a reference UHD HEVC Encoder and Newtec MDM6000
Satellite modem, the video feed will be uplinked in Ku-band to Galaxy
17, Intelsat’s premier sports and news contribution neighborhood, at 25
Mbps in a DVB-S2X modulated stream. The resulting 4:2:2, 10-bit 4K UHDTV
signal at 60 frames per second stream will be downlinked and fed to the
4K UHDTV monitor in the Intelsat Booth (SU3110).
Maximum Flexibility – Simultaneous Content Distribution Network
Utilizing a similar configuration for the second live transmission, PSSI
will uplink a 5 Mbps IP-based HD video stream to Intelsat’s Galaxy 17
satellite using Newtec’s efficient Mx-DMA return channel technology and
an AVP3000 encoder, which will be downlinked at Intelsat’s teleport in
Atlanta, Georgia and connected to the Newtec Dialog® 4IF hub, where the
award-winning Newtec Dialog multiservice platform serves as the core of
the IntelsatOne Prism services. The streaming will then be routed via
the internet from Intelsat’s teleport to iStreamPlanet’s cloud-based
Aventus® service for live media encoding, multiscreen packaging and
publishing to the CDN. As the last step, the live streams will be
delivered over the Internet to iPads for live viewing in the Intelsat
stand.
IntelsatOne Prism will simultaneously coordinate several services and
applications sharing the same space segment, while optimizing quality of
service and offering simple, automated operations for customers.
Leveraging the IntelsatOne Prism transmission management mechanisms and
web user interface, the PSSI streams for both the 4K UHDTV and CDN
demonstrations can also be controlled remotely and automatically via a
laptop located in the Intelsat stand.
Supporting Quotes:
Peter Ostapiuk, Head of Media Product Management, Intelsat, said: “As an
industry, we have proven that we are ready to support the
commercialization of 4K UHDTV. However, in order for 4K UHDTV to gain
widespread adoption, media programmers need high quality content and the
ability to distribute that content across multiple devices in a simple
and cost efficient manner. Intelsat and its technical solutions partners
will demonstrate that with IntelsatOne® Prism services –
which are based on the Newtec Dialog platform combined with HEVC
compression technology, PSSI’s mobile production and transmission
facilities and iStreamPlanet’s live, multiscreen media processing – we
can deliver an immersive viewing experience from any geographical
location to any media channel and any device. In addition, IntelsatOne
Prism provides media customers what they need the most, the ability to
manage multiple types of video content delivery and other IP
applications through a single platform so they can optimize their
bandwidth usage and streamline their operations.”
“Today’s viewers expect a high quality video experience across all
of their screens,” said Jennifer Baisch, Vice President of Marketing for
iStreamPlanet. “iStreamPlanet is committed to teaming up with industry
leaders such as Intelsat, combining technologies and services to provide
reliable, scalable, end-to-end multiscreen solutions to meet the growing
demand for live video, from any corner of the globe to any device.”
Thomas Van den Driessche, Chief Commercial Officer at Newtec, said: “The
evolving 4K and content exchange ecosystem will benefit from the hybrid
IntelsatOne Prism services showcased in these demonstrations at NAB Show
2015. With Newtec Dialog at the core of IntelsatOne Prism, we are
pleased to play a key role in providing a flexible, scalable and
efficient solution. The Newtec Dialog platform, with its multiservice
broadcast applications, demonstrates the capabilities of distribution
and contribution of 4K content, both live and non-linear. It is equipped
with the most efficient, open transmission scheme for that purpose –
DVB-S2X – as well as the patented and award-winning Mx-DMA technology,
which provides the optimal contribution back to the studios.”
“The combination of PSSI and IntelsatOne Prism will enable us to
mobilize and deliver a powerful combination of data connectivity, media
processing and digital content delivery on a single platform,” stated
PSSI Chief Executive Officer Rob Lamb. “PSSI satellite trucks can
operate as a mobile media gateway providing direct access to a complete
range of multimedia services that can be rapidly provisioned through our
fleet and scaled on-demand. Our new capabilities solve first and last
mile connectivity challenges and sourcing variables by bringing the
network on location. From data connectivity to 4K UHDTV distribution to
video backhaul, we can now provide our customers with a single access
point into a global satellite and terrestrial fiber and IP network.
These initiatives augment what is already the largest and most versatile
fleet of satellite uplink trucks, flyaway units and production/uplink
hybrids in the industry. PSSI/Strategic Television is proud to be at the
forefront of full-service, point-to-point-and-multipoint transmission
and communication platforms for our domestic and international clients.”
NAB Show attendees are invited to join a guided presentation
demonstrating the capabilities of the 4K UHDTV and content exchange
ecosystem partners. This will take place at the Intelsat Stand at SU
3110 on Tuesday, 14 April at 11:00 a.m. PDT (UTC/GMT-7).
Supporting Resources:
About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) is the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, delivering high performance connectivity solutions for media,
fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, enterprise and government and
military applications for more than 50 years. Intelsat’s satellite,
teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting
the standard for transmissions of video and broadband services. From the
globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion
of cellular networks and mobile broadband access, with Intelsat,
envision your future network, connect using our leading satellite
technology and transform your opportunities.
Envision…Connect…Transform…with Intelsat. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
About IStream Planet
iStreamPlanet, the leader in live, simplifies live video streaming to
multiple screens. iStreamPlanet is changing the way live streaming is
done with the launch of Aventus,
a cloud and software-based, live video streaming solution for premium
content providers. iStreamPlanet’s innovative approach has been chosen
by the world’s leading sports, entertainment, and technology brands,
including NBC Sports, Turner Broadcasting, Fox, AT&T, and Microsoft, to
bring live, online video to connected audiences around the world.
Founded in 2000, the privately held company is headquartered in Las
Vegas with a software development center in Redmond, WA.
About Newtec
Newtec, www.newtec.eu,
is specialized in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and
technologies for satellite communications. As a pioneer in the industry,
Newtec is dedicated to creating new possibilities for the broadcast, IP
trunking and backhauling, consumer and enterprise VSAT and government
and defense markets. Our products and technologies can be applied in a
wide range of applications from DTH broadcasting, video contribution and
distribution and disaster recovery and backbones for backhauling, to
small and medium enterprises, SCADA networks, manned and unmanned
aircrafts, border control and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). For
over 30 years, our dedicated team of specialists has set industry
standards with the most efficient, scalable and economical technology
solutions. New challenges and customer needs offer opportunities to
explore new boundaries. This empowers us to work even harder, helping
customers to perform their best so that, together, we can make the world
a safer, more informed and connected place. As a result, more than 3
billion people watch TV every day thanks to Newtec technology. Newtec is
a European company founded in 1985. Through commercial offices in
Sint-Niklaas (Belgium), Dubai (UAE), Singapore, Beijing (China), Sao
Paulo (Brazil) and Stamford, CT (USA) as well as an extensive network of
over 100 certified partners, Newtec can meet customer’s needs worldwide.
About PSSI Global Services
PSSI Global Services, LLC is a full service satellite communications and
video production company specializing in the mission critical delivery
of live content around the world. We operate a fleet of over 40
state-of-the-art C and Ku-Band satellite uplink and production trucks,
transportable HD fiber-encoding packages, portable flyaway uplinks as
well as downlink and communication facilities supported by 66 integrated
redundant MPEG 4 HD systems. Along with these resources, PSSI/Strategic
Television brings over 30 years of experience managing and transmitting
live major sporting, entertainment, and corporate events highlighted by
visionary multi-path and multiplexing digital remote transmission
capabilities servicing both domestic and international markets.
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Source: Intelsat
Intelsat
Michele Loguidice
Director, Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications
+1 703-559-7372
michele.loguidice@intelsat.com
