Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network, Lanzhou Radio and Television
Information Network and Wuyang Iron and Steel's Digital TV project double
count of BigBand Networks' announced Chinese cable customers to six
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- BigBand Networks, Inc., a
leading provider of broadband multimedia infrastructure for video, voice and
data, today announced the addition of three Chinese customers, Luoyang Radio
and Television Information Network, Lanzhou Radio and Television Information
Network and Wuyang Iron and Steel's Digital TV project, representing over 1
million subscribers between them. These operators plan to utilize the BigBand
BMR(R) (Broadband Multimedia-Service Router) for processing and delivery of
digital video content from their headends. This increases the number of
Chinese customers announced by BigBand Networks during the last year to six,
driven largely by the country's efforts to implement all-digital programming
by 2008.
"BigBand Networks is committed to working closely with Chinese cable
operators as they become global technology leaders through implementation of
the aggressive plan to roll out digital services nationwide," said Richard
Chau, regional vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific of BigBand
Networks. "Our work with these three cable operators exemplifies how BigBand
Networks' platforms and support services can advance China's efforts to become
a truly digital nation."
The three operators plan to use the BigBand BMR to control the line-up of
offerings, collecting a rich variety of programs from multiple sources
including satellite downlinks, terrestrial broadcast feeds and local storage.
The platform is designed to determine which of the accessed programs to carry
in what channel line-ups, and apply RateShaping(R) bit rate adaptation to
maintain video quality while maximizing bandwidth efficiency.
"As we pursue an aggressive timetable for implementation of digital cable
throughout China, it is reassuring to work with BigBand Networks, which is a
proven worldwide leader in these technologies," said Mr. Yang Zhong-hu,
Director, Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network Ct. Ltd. "The
innovative BigBand BMR provides the control, functionality, flexibility and
reliability required for the current and future needs of the Chinese digital
television market."
About Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd.
Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd. has 300,000
subscribers. With one center head-end, 5 branch equipment rooms, 4 remote
branch head-ends, and about 500 optical nodes, its network covers the urban
area of Lanzhou city, suburbs and remote districts, as well as some villages
and towns.
About Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd.
Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd. has nearly
700,000 customers and is responsible for the building, maintenance and
operation of CATV network of Luoyang, providing network transmission, upgrade,
re-construction, and maintenance services. It is also responsible for delivery
of integrated services, such as DTV service, community broadband service,
game, remote education, securities service and VoD service. At the same time,
it also provides services like software development and application,
information consultancy and network trading etc. Luoyang Radio and Television
Information Network Co. Ltd. has built a broadband network, covering all the 9
counties (cities) and 6 districts of Luoyang. The company delivers 36 analog
TV programs and more than 100 DTV channels, and also provides services such as
dedicated data network and Internet access.
About Wuyang Iron and Steel Co.
Wuyang Iron And Steel Co., Ltd is the first base for heavy thick steel
plate production and research in China, and one of the leading companies for
super-heavy thick steel plate. Locating at Wuyang city, the center of Henan
province, the company has more than 5 billion in assets and more than 10,000
employees. Under attention of all its employees and the local community,
Wuyang Iron and Steel Company began operation began a Digital TV network
project in pilot operation since January 1st, 2006. As of January 9, the DTV
network of the company delivers more than 80 DTV channels.
About BigBand Networks
BigBand Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of broadband multimedia
infrastructure for video, voice and data. Utilizing unique combinations of
open technologies, the company's solutions are designed to process, optimize,
and deliver services such as high-speed data, VoIP, digital broadcast
television, HDTV, transport of high quality video, local advertising, VOD,
interactive TV and IPTV through any network. Service Providers use BigBand
Networks' platforms in efforts to cost-effectively expand revenue-generating
offerings of rich content and advanced interactive services. Customers include
seven of the ten largest North American cable operators, US telecommunications
companies, as well as leading service providers in Asia, Europe and Latin
America. Founded in 1999, BigBand Networks is based in Redwood City, CA with
offices worldwide. For more information, please call 650-995-5000, email
info@bigbandnet.com or visit http://www.bigbandnet.com.
BMR, RateShaping and other BigBand Networks brand and product names are
service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of BigBand Networks, Inc.
in the United States and other countries. All other marks are the property of
their respective owners.
Press Contacts: Marcos Sanchez Brian Baumley
BigBand Networks Cohn & Wolfe
(650) 995-5043 212-798-9813
marcos.sanchez@bigbandnet.com brian_baumley@cohnwolfe.com
SOURCE BigBand Networks, Inc.
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