DigitalSkys To Partner With Envivio Global Leader of IP based MPEG-4 Technology
16/11/2006

(Dubai Internet City, UAE) – Gulfcomms, the largest and most comprehensive telecommunications event in the Middle East, will open its doors on November 18, 2006.

This event will mark the beginning of a new partnership for DigitalSkys, with Envivio Inc., leading technology provider of IP based MPEG-4 video systems and solutions for telcos, enterprises and broadcasters. Envivio Inc. is the global leader in MPEG-4 technology providing IP video convergence solutions from mobile to HD. DigitalSkys is an Envivio approved reseller and systems integrator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the IPTV and broadcast markets. At GITEX 2006, DigitalSkys will be demonstrating two Envivio® solutions, SDTV news contribution and IPTV distribution services.

“With the respective focus on IP based technology and application, the two companies will partner together to provide wireless customers with services and solutions, expanding the offerings from DigitalSkys”, said Tariq AlMulhem, CEO of DigitalSkys. “Envivio complements and strengthens our foundation in VSAT and wireless , that will open existing markets and new customers. We are excited about these developments and our new partnership”, added AlMulhem.

The SDTV news contribution solution features the 4Caster™ B3 encoder and the 4View™ D1 professional decoder. The demonstrations at the stand will show how Envivio AVC/H.264 products deliver the highest quality video at below 2 Mbps with extremely low latency to meet the rigorous requirements of broadcasters.

The Envivio IPTV video headend demonstration features the 4Caster B3 encoder and an interactive, standards-based, next generation middleware. IPTV video and interactive services can be delivered in two ways. One, over a managed network using existing infrastructure or two, the video headend and middleware can be hosted with services delivered via VSAT networks. The solution offers IPTV service providers the most advanced compression capabilities with the highest quality video for bandwidth constrained applications.

“We selected DigitalSkys as our official reseller and systems integrator for the IPTV and broadcast markets, because their unique expertise compliments our business strategy,” said Alain Fernando-Santana, Chief Marketing Officer of Envivio Inc. “Envivio products deliver the high quality that broadcasters and IPTV service providers have come to expect.”

If you will be at Gulfcomms, please stop by to see the live demonstrations, at DigitalSkys stand, located in Zabeel Hall, booth Z-E30. Gulfcomms takes place November 18-22, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., local Dubai time.

About DigitalSkys

Directed by an experienced team of business leaders and investors, DigitalSkys offers the next generation in global telecommunications, combining cutting-edge technologies with ease of use and an unbeatable focus on service. DigitalSkys applications and service-driven approach merges with the companys partnership style of linking clients and suppliers. The result is a company determined to emerge as a leading provider of "last-mile" wireless solutions enabling Internet based applications, in the Middle East, Africa, Asia Sub-continents and beyond. DigitalSkys strength is providing wireless high-speed solutions and applications independently or in concert, tailored to specific corporate requirements, a complete value-added business solution. The company is based in Dubai Internet City, UAE. (http://www.digitalskys.com)

About EnvivioEnvivio Inc. is the leading technology provider of IP-based MPEG-4 video systems and solutions for telcos, enterprises, and broadcasters. Supporting a wide range of devices and delivery networks, Envivio is the only company to offer video convergence solutions from mobile to HD including mobile video services, video to the desktop, video-on-demand, and interactive IPTV. (www.envivio.com).


For more information, please contact Irina Iacobescu at +9714-391-0863 or at e-mailirina.iacobescu@digitalskys.com

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