RENNES, France -- Sept. 2, 2013 -- Thomson Video Networks today announced the availability of an advanced technology offering for DVB-T2 environments, combining the company's widely deployed NetProcessor T2 gateway and Amethyst redundancy switch. The NetProcessor T2 gateway is a versatile and powerful solution for cost-effective generation of DVB-T2 streams, and the Amethyst smart switch enables seamless switching between two T2-MI streams. Working together as a complete solution for terrestrial television, the two products not only enable national network head-ends to generate a fully compliant DVB-T2 stream, but also allow local head-ends to receive and manipulate incoming streams for regionalization.
"Previously, the task of creating or manipulating a DVB multiplex and adapting it to DVB-T2 required the operator to manage multiple devices. By combining key DVB-T2 functions in a single device, Thomson Video Networks is providing a highly efficient means of providing redundancy and reducing costs in terrestrial head-end architectures," said Eric Gallier, VP marketing at Thomson Video Networks. "Our field-proven NetProcessor T2 gateway solution is on the air with all major transmitters, and more than 200 units have been deployed worldwide -- giving operators the peace of mind they need for seamless and reliable terrestrial operations."
Thomson Video Networks' NetProcessor acts as a pure DVB-T2 gateway, capable of generating up to four simultaneous and independent multi-PLP T2-MI streams. In addition, it can act as a reverse gateway to receive and apply re-multiplexing and scrambling capabilities to (T2-MI)-1 streams. The Amethyst solution can perform seamless switching between T2-MI streams from two NetProcessor T2 gateways for clean device redundancy. One Amethyst device can integrate up to four independent switches.
The NetProcessor T2 gateway requires only a software license, and no additional hardware beyond the Amethyst, to provide redundancy. The solution is currently shipping.
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A global leader in advanced video compression solutions, Thomson Video Networks helps media companies, video service providers, and broadcasters deliver superior video quality at the lowest possible bandwidth for contribution, terrestrial, satellite, cable, IPTV, and OTT services. Through Thomson Video Networks' ongoing commitment to innovation, customers are able to leverage emerging technologies, such as the new HEVC compression standard, for the efficient delivery of new video services. This includes multi-screen applications supporting every platform from small handheld devices to large TV screens. Picture the Possibilities: Visit www.thomson-networks.com.
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