Modulus Video and Sencore Expand Partnership With OEM Agreement

Modulus Video and Sencore Expand Partnership With OEM Agreement

New Modulus Modular Receiver Decoder Family Complements Industry's Most Efficient MPEG-4 AVC Encoders for Complete Point-to-Point Solutions to Deliver of HD and SD

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Modulus Video and Sencore, Inc. today announced that Modulus Video is expanding its MPEG-4 AVC product family with the introduction of the MD3187A -- a complete multi-format modular receiver decoder family based on Sencore's innovative MRD3187 system. The MD3187A is fully interoperable with Modulus Video's complete line of the industry's most bandwidth efficient MPEG-4 AVC encoding products for high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video, including the new ME2000 Multi-Format AVC Encoder family. The combination of products provides a fully optimized point-to-point distribution solution to meet a wide range of broadcast distribution needs including direct to the home (DTH) operations, backhaul, transmission monitoring and more.

"As our customers deploy their MPEG-4 AVC infrastructure, we hear time and again that after bandwidth efficiency, flexibility is of the utmost importance," Bob Wilson, Chairman and CEO of Modulus Video. "That's why there is so much excitement about Modulus Video's new ME2000 compact, multi-format encoders. The MD3187A is a fantastic complement to our new encoding solutions, providing both HD and SD distribution capabilities in a system that is designed for next generation video networks. Sencore is a leader in the professional decoder business and we are very pleased to be tapping their expertise so Modulus Video can maintain its 100 percent focus on its industry leading encoding solutions."

"We are very pleased that Modulus Video has selected the MRD3187 advanced multi-format modular decoder as the foundation for expanding its product line," said Chuck Robertson, General Manager for Sencore's Communications Division. "The two companies have had tremendous success working together in the U.S., and this relationship will help bring this powerful combination to a global market eager for powerful, proven MPEG-4 AVC solutions."

Under the agreement, Modulus Video will distribute the MD3187A through its worldwide network of distribution partners.

The MD3187A supports up to two independent MPEG-2 4:2:0/4:2:2 or MPEG-4 AVC decoders. With its eight available I\O slots, the MD3187A can be configured either as a single eight slot or as two independent four slot systems. Available interfaces include DVBS2, COFDM, DVB-CI, and IP.

Detailed features and specifications are available at www.modulusvideo.com .

About Sencore

With over 50 years of video experience, Sencore, Inc, located in Sioux Falls, SD, designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of innovative solutions for both analog and digital technologies. The products range from MPEG-2, H.264, IPTV, 8-VSB and COFDM analysis, monitoring and streaming, to hand-held RF testing and installation products. Sencore differentiates itself through its unique combination of rapid time-to-market with new products and complete flexibility due to their 100,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. To find out more, go to www.sencore.com , or call toll free, 1-800-SENCORE (736-2673) or 605-339-0100 internationally.

About Modulus Video, Inc.

Since its founding in 2002, Modulus Video has been the only company to focus 100 percent of its efforts on perfecting the use of the MPEG-4 AVC video compression standard. As a result, Modulus Video's powerful MPEG-4 AVC encoders are now a critical component behind today's most compelling IPTV deployments around the world, providing the most efficient use of available bandwidth and delivering outstanding standard definition and high definition television services over new and existing broadband infrastructure. Its products meet the needs of the broadcast, narrowcast and video-on-demand markets. For more information, please visit www.modulusvideo.com .

Source: Modulus Video, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Evan Sirof of Marcom-on-Call, Inc., +1-845-255-1909, or
evan@marcomm-on-call.com, for Modulus Video, Inc.

Web site: http://www.sencore.com/
http://www.modulusvideo.com/

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