VCom to Showcase Digital Simulcast Solutions
at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo
Other Article: WiMAX Protocol
Testers
CCNMatthews
June 21, 2006
Denver, CO, USA -- VCom Inc. (TSX:VCM) will be demonstrating its
digital simulcast and WiMAX solutions at the SCTE show in Denver from
June 21 to 23. This may be the only event of its kind at the show,
with both VCom's CableVista Edge Decoder and VCom's VistaLynx Edge QAM
being used to demonstrate a digital simulcast solution. The
demonstrations will take place at the Society of Cable
Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Cable-Tec Expo at VCom booth
(#1753) and Mega Hertz booth (#356).
Cable MSOs utilize CableVista in their high-speed distribution
networks to deliver a superior quality analog program tier and as a
vital component of sophisticated digital video transport solutions for
zoned ad insertion. This edge decoder performs MPEG decoding, analog
modulation and upconversion for up to 24 NTSC/PAL channels in a
compact 1RU chassis.
The CableVista edge decoder complements VCom's Edge QAM product,
VistaLynx which provides QAM modulation and upconversion capability
used to deliver such services as true Video-on-Demand (VOD), and an
increased number of digital channels. VCom's CableVista and VistaLynx
are key elements for the VOD and Digital Simulcast needs of today's
all-digital cable networks.
About VCom
VCom Inc. (TSX:VCM) designs, manufactures and sells products that
enable broadband access to cable, wireless and telephony networks.
VCom's hardware products incorporate embedded software developed by it
to meet the complex requirements of next-generation, high-speed
digital networks. Service providers use VCom's solutions to deliver
services to a converging worldwide broadband market, including what
are commonly known as "triple play" (voice, video and data) and
"quadruple play" (voice, video, data and wireless) services. VCom's
solutions allow service providers to rapidly and cost-effectively
bridge the final network segment that connects the system directly to
endusers, commonly referred to as "the last mile", by overcoming the
bottleneck resulting from insufficient carrying capacity in legacy,
last mile infrastructures. VCom's products are directed at three
principal markets: Data over Cable, Broadband Wireless and Digital
Video. The Company has also developed and continues to focus on
developing products to address emerging markets such as Voice over
Internet Protocol, fibre to the home and IP video. VCom currently
employs approximately 600 people in Western Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements which are not
historical facts, but are based on certain assumptions and reflect
VCom's current expectations. These forward-looking statements are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results or events to differ materially from current expectations. VCom
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. Given these risks and uncertainties,
investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements as a prediction of actual results.
CONTACT INFORMATION
VCom Headquarters and Executive Offices
Alan Brick
Corporate and Investor Relations
(250) 881-1982
alan.brick@vcom.com
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