WiNetworks Demonstrates Broadcast Quality Video Over WiMAX at IBC Exhibition in Amsterdam

WiNetworks Demonstrates Broadcast Quality Video Over WiMAX at IBC Exhibition in Amsterdam

Patented Hybrid WiMAX DVB (HWDV(TM)) Solution Enables DBS Operators to Provide VoD and Interactive TV Services

AMSTERDAM, September 9/PRNewswire/ -- WiNetworks Inc. presented today an application of real-time streaming
video over WiMAX integrated with an existing DVB infrastructure. The
WiNetworks patented Hybrid WiMAX DVB (HWDV(TM)) technology creates a two-way
broadband network with an always-on return channel for interactive TV
services such as Video on Demand and interactive gaming and polling.

The WiNetworks' solution enables the customer to order a streaming video
from a typical DVB set-top-box. The request is transmitted in real-time to
the DBS regional VoD server, over the always-on return channel provided by
the WiMAX network. Once the IP video content is delivered through the WiMAX
connection, the Hybrid WiMAX DVB (HWDV(TM)) technology converts it into the
DVB format and delivers it to the existing set-top-box for customer viewing.
The embedded QoS algorithm assigns higher priority to the video content over
the other WiMAX-delivered data services allowing high quality viewing.

The WiNetworks solution enables DBS operators to deliver Interactive TV
and VoD over the large installed-base of customers' set-top-boxes eliminating
the need for expensive equipment replacements.

"There is growing competition on core TV service offerings, which is
intensifying as a result of the overall shift to bundled, triple-play service
offerings in the marketplace," says Anette Schaefer from the Yankee Group,
"In order for DBS operators to remain competitive, they must offer
triple-play services over their own networks. WiNetworks fills a gap by
delivering a solution that enables DBS Operators to attach equipment to an
existing infrastructure and immediately offer interactive services to their
customers."

WiNetworks' solution leverages the installed customer premise
infrastructure (e.g., dish, existing coax wiring, existing STB, etc.). DBS
operators are able to upgrade their one-way network to a two-way broadband
infrastructure for a low CAPEX and a fast ROI. This eliminates the need for
cooperating with other networks and creates a new revenue stream from
interactive services such as VoD services, polling, gaming, local
advertisement insertion, video conferencing, etc.

"This first-time ever demonstration of VoD over WiMAX is a turning point
for one-way network infrastructures," states Mr. Effi Atad, WiNetworks' CEO,
"By capitalizing on the existing infrastructure to create a two-way broadband
network and offer bundled Triple Play services with little investment costs,
DBS operators are immediately equipped to compete with the new challenges in
the market ".

WiNetworks is presenting its fully-operational DBS Triple-Play solutions
including VoD, Home Networking, and Multi-Tenant Unit solutions during
IBC2005, Amsterdam, Sept. 9-13, Booth 3.324.

About WiNetworks

WiNetworks Inc. is the leading company in integrated WiMAX (IEEE 802.16
d/e) and Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) technologies. WiNetworks
specializes in seamlessly integrating the broadband wireless standard of
WiMAX with the DBS infrastructure to create economical and functional
advantages for broadband operators.

WiNetworks solutions, based on innovative and patented Hybrid WiMAX DVB
(HWDV(TM)) technology, allow one-way broadcast operators (DBS, DVB-T, MMDS
and One-way Cable) to extend their existing infrastructures (e.g., dish on
the roof, existing coax wiring, etc.) and offer a complete bundle of
attractive "Triple Play" services including Internet access, telephony, Video
on Demand, interactive TV services and future mobile support.

WiNetworks was founded in 2002 and is a member of the WiMAX forum
promoting the compatibility and inter-operability of broadband wireless
access.

The WiNetworks solutions have been installed successfully at leading
operators in Europe and the USA and the company is supporting worldwide
projects through regional offices in United States, Europe and Asia. Visit
the web site at http://www.winetworks.com/ for more information about
WiNetworks.

Press Contacts:

Paul Stallard
eclat Marketing
Email: winetworks@eclat.co.uk
Tel: +44-(0)118-989-5600

Dana Liberty
Marcom Manager
danal@winetworks.com
Tel: +972-9-951-9556 ext. 131

Source: WiNetworks Inc.

Paul Stallard , eclat Marketing, Email: winetworks@eclat.co.uk, Tel: +44-(0)118-989-5600. Dana Liberty, Marcom Manager, danal@winetworks.com, Tel: +972-9-951-9556 ext. 131

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