EchoStar to Showcase Advanced Operator Solutions at ABTA 2012

EchoStar to Showcase Advanced Operator Solutions at ABTA 2012

Highlights (stand #C15) include a range of set-top boxes developed specifically for South American pay TV operators, an Android(TM)-powered IP set-top box and TV Anywhere.

STEETON, England, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS), a leading supplier of added-value, connected device solutions to the digital TV industry, announced today that it will showcase an array of products that will enable pay TV operators to exploit the potential of IP connectivity at ABTA 2012 Sao Paulo, 31 July - 2 August 2012. Cost effective, yet feature rich set-top box (STB) and digital video recording (DVR) solutions for pay TV operators will be showcased alongside EchoStar's TV Anywhere IP solutions to provide operators with the ability to reach consumers with services anytime and anywhere through over-the-top (OTT) and multi-screen content delivery. EchoStar's comprehensive product range includes the Slingbox® suite of TV Anywhere products and EchoStar branded digital STBs.

Showcasing at stand number C15:


-- Connected Devices - a range of cost effective STBs incorporating
EchoStar's own embedded software currently shipping and deployed on pay
TV networks in the South American region, plus next generation products
including the versatile HDS-210 and the HDS-610R. All connected devices
-- from entry-level HD STBs to fully-featured advanced cable gateways --
have been designed to support the industry's leading conditional access
and middleware solutions.
-- Ultra Slim Box - the slimmest commercially available digital TV recorder
in the world. Despite a compact form factor of just 14mm deep, the
highly innovative Ultra Slim Box's feature set is uncompromised with a
high capacity 500GB hard disk drive, twin tuner, HDMI® connection and
Internet connectivity.
-- Android(TM)-powered IP set-top box - designed to enable operators and
content providers to enrich their service portfolios by extending
services over IP using an extensive, scalable web-centric application
development platform. Visitors will be able to check out live app
demonstrations featuring popular games and other compelling content
delivered over the Internet to the TV screen.
-- Advanced Video Streaming - Move Networks end-to-end IP delivery solution
featuring adaptive bitrate technology that enables operators to deliver
and maintain high quality IP services over both managed and unmanaged
networks.
-- TV Anywhere - multi screen device ecosystem including Slingbox® retail
products, the SlingPlayer® Mobile suite of applications and integrated
SlingLoaded® technology.
-- Whole Home DVR - The award-winning XiP(TM) ecosystem featuring a
highly-advanced DVR and simple thin-client devices that provide the
ultimate full HD DVR-sharing solution for the home. Packed with
additional features, the DVR boasts three tuners, a 2 TB internal hard
drive, expandable storage, our patented PrimeTime Anytime(TM) video
delivery technology and even a remote control finder.
"Having supplied some of the region's key pay TV operators with connected device solutions and software for a number of years we are delighted to showcase our full suite of products and solutions at the ABTA Expo and Conference," commented Rhod Williams, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EchoStar in Europe. "It is an exciting time for the South American pay TV market with operators looking to offer next generation IP enhanced services to consumers and it is our intention to showcase our comprehensive range of solutions from cost effective, connected set-tops right through to advanced IP streaming technology."

To book a personal product demonstration contact: sales@echostar-europe.com.

SOURCE EchoStar

EchoStar

CONTACT: Mark Goodburn, +44-7595-106276, mark.goodburn@echostar.com

Web Site: http://www.echostar-europe.com


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