TVMAX Migrates to All-Digital Network With Scopus Headend Piccolo Solution

TVMAX Migrates to All-Digital Network With Scopus Headend Piccolo Solution

Leading Provider of Cable Services to MDU Market Builds Digital Delivery on Scopus End-to-End Solution

PRINCETON, New Jersey, January 22/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scopus Video Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCOP), a provider of
digital video networking solutions, today announced that Texas-based TVMAX
has purchased a complete headend solution (Piccolo) to support its migration
to an all-digital network. With approximately 100,000 passings, TVMAX is a
leader in providing cable services to MDU (multiple dwelling unit) housing
communities in the greater Houston, TX area. The new Scopus installation will
enable the company to deliver high-quality digital programming to subscribers
securely and cost-effectively.

"We chose to partner with Scopus because they offer smart
solutions for the cost-effective delivery of digital programming today and
advanced services going forward. Our decision to use a single-vendor headend
solution simplifies day-to-day operation and ongoing maintenance of the
digital delivery infrastructure," said David J. Curtin, chief operating
officer and executive vice president at TVMAX. "Scopus products are used
successfully by cable providers across the globe. Their end-to-end solution
and extensive support capabilities fit our needs and goals as we transition
to a total digital solution."

TVMAX will use Scopus' UE-9240 real-time QUAD MPEG-2 encoders
to encode local channels while IVG-7102 Intelligent Headend Video Gateways
will aggregate feeds for each multicast and perform grooming, rate shaping,
and ASI-to-GigE conversion. Programming will be processed by the IVG-7208
Intelligent Broadcast QAM Gateway for delivery to the RF network and
subsequent end-user reception via a digital set-top box (STB). TVMAX will
streamline ad insertion by incorporating the IVG-7500 Intelligent Video
Splicer into the mix. The IVG-7500 features seamless splicing and
standards-based DPI implementation for compatibility with major ad server
providers.

Scopus' experience in working with DVB architectures and the
industry's leading conditional access (CA) providers enabled smooth
integration of the Conax CA encryption solution into the TVMAX digital
delivery model, which in turn will allow for use of lower-cost digital STBs
that scale well economically as older existing systems are phased out.

The entire system being installed at TVMAX will be managed and
monitored through the Scopus' Network Management System (NMS). Scopus will
deliver the end-to-end headend solution racked, stacked, and ready for
connection at TVMAX's Houston facility, thereafter providing its signature
"one company, one call" service to TVMAX engineering staff.

"Our headend solutions enable MSOs to increase their
competitiveness and revenue potential through improved processing efficiency,
as well as enhanced functionality that enables the introduction of advanced
services such as high-definition (HD) television," said Carlo Basile,
President- North America, at Scopus. "The migration to digital represents a
critical crossroads in the operation of any company, and we're pleased to be
working with TVMAX as it implements a forward-looking, flexible model for
delivery of digital services to the MDU market."

About TVMAX

TVMAX (http://www.tvmax.com) is a Houston, TX based MSO focused on the
provision of video and data services to the Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU)
community. With service to some 100,000 passings, TVMAX provides a variety of
packages of the most popular cable and premium programming, including digital
service options and alternate language programs. Cable-based Internet remains
one of its most subscribed to service offerings. TVMAX is greatly expanding
its service options with the deployment of the Scopus headend, with broad
High Definition, sports, alternative language and cable channel additions,
positioning the company to remain responsive to customer expectations.

About Scopus Video Networks

Scopus Video Networks (NASDAQ: SCOP) develops, markets, and
supports digital video networking solutions that enable network operators to
offer advanced video services to their subscribers. Scopus solutions support
digital television, HDTV, live event coverage, and content distribution.

Scopus' comprehensive digital video networking solutions offer
intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders, and network management
platforms. Scopus' solutions are designed to allow network operators to
increase service revenues, improve customer retention, and minimize capital
and operating expenses.

Scopus customers include satellite, cable, and terrestrial
operators; broadcasters; and telecom service providers. Scopus solutions are
used by hundreds of network operators worldwide. More information is
available at http://www.scopus.net.

This press release contains forward-looking statements
concerning our marketing and operations plans. All statements other than
statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed
forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press
release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates,
which involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results
to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.
These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but
not limited to, risks related to the evolving market for digital video in
general and the infancy of the video-over-IP in particular and the ability to
successfully deploy additional products, the successful deployment of our
headend solution with TVMAX and our ability to obtain additional orders from
TVMAX, the migration to digital by additional clients, general economic
conditions and other risk factors. Scopus does not undertake any obligation
to update forward-looking statements made herein.

Contacts:

Scopus' Corporate Contact - Rinat Yeffet,
Tel. +972-3-9007767, rinaty@scopus.net;

PR Agency: Shuman & Associates,
Tel. +1-812-272-2596, joshs@shumanpr.com;

IR Consultants: GK Investor Relations,
Tel. +1-866-704-6710, ehud@gkir.com / kenny@gkir.com.

Source: Scopus Video Networks Ltd

Contacts: Scopus' Corporate Contact - Rinat Yeffet, Tel. +972-3-9007767, rinaty@scopus.net; PR Agency: Shuman & Associates, Tel. +1-812-272-2596, joshs@shumanpr.com; IR Consultants: GK Investor Relations, Tel. +1-866-704-6710, ehud@gkir.com / kenny@gkir.com.

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