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(www.adbglobal.com), a leading supplier of digital TV systems and software solutions for interactive television, announced today that it has been selected to supply high definition, Advanced Video Coding (AVC) ADB-3800W IPTV set-top boxes (STB) to Telekom Austria (www.telekom.at), the fixed network segment of Telekom Austria Group, for their IPTV television services. In addition to 82 TV programmes the IPTV television service includes Video-on-Demand comprising movies, series and documentaries, an electronic programme guide and information services, incorporating news, traffic information, and radio channels.
“Telekom Austria selected ADB as a result of its proven ability as a trusted and experienced supplier of set-top boxes to the IPTV market. We needed a partner who could offer a very efficient route to market and ADB had the necessary experience in hardware and software integration required to meet our launch expectations”, commented Helmut Leopold, Head of Platform and Technology Management at Telekom Austria. “We anticipate that there will be an overwhelming response for our IPTV service which is a very important part of our triple play service offering targeted at residential customers”.
The ADB-3800W is an advanced IPTV set-top box incorporating standard definition (SD) and HDTV reception and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC. The unit therefore enables operators to optimise their broadcast bandwidth, while presenting consumers with the highest quality in sound and vision. The product includes state-of-the-art hardware features such as a single-chip microprocessor and HDMI™ interface and ADB’s unique operating software ensures enhanced system and product performance including fast channel decoding and swift rendering of on-screen graphics and applications. The unit is fully compatible with TV centric, interactive applications such as web browsing.
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“ADB is delighted to support Telekom Austria for the launch of a new set-top box for their IPTV service”, said Jim Lomax, Head of EMEA Sales and Marketing at ADB. “We already gained unique knowledge and experience by supplying state-of-the-art digital product solutions to a number of major telecommunications operators. ADB is very well placed to support new IPTV set-top box launches, such as Telekom Austria, quickly and effectively”.
Product shipments have already commenced.
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About ADB Advanced Digital Broadcast (www.adbglobal.com) is a leader in the design, development and supply of high-quality products to the world-wide digital television market. The Company has deployed over 10 million set-top boxes, across high-volume markets, incorporating the industry’s pioneering middleware, conditional access and hardware technologies.
ADB has established itself as a trusted partner to television operators supporting them to launch new services using state-of-the-art technology. Through its unique end-to-end understanding of set-top box software, ADB is able to design and supply highly efficient and optimized hardware platforms ahead of the competition.
Approximately 70% of ADB’s workforce is dedicated to engineering; developing products across all the digital television technology platforms including cable, Internet Protocol (IP), satellite and terrestrial.
ADB is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with its main Research and Development facility in Zielona Gora, Poland and Operations division in Taipei, Taiwan. ADB has local representation in Australia, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Spain, the Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom.
ADB is a member of the ADB Group of companies; ADB Group (www.adbholdings.com) is publicly listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX:ADBN).
ADB. Defining Digital. About Telekom Austria Group
The Telekom Austria Group is Austria's leading provider of telecommunications services. It was listed on the Vienna stock exchange in November 2000. The Group has two main business areas: the fixed net segment encompasses fixed line telephony, data, Internet, security and multimedia services and the mobile communications segment covers mobile communications. The Telekom Austria Group has international operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Liechtenstein, Serbia, Macedonia and recently entered the Belarusian market. http://www.telekomaustria.com
Contact: Daniela Winnicki-Eisenhuth, International PR, Telekom Austria Group, tel: +43 664 331 2741, email:
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