Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Fri, January 9, 2009
Thu, January 8, 2009 International Datacasting Corporation: International Datacasting Corporation Wins Over $770,000 in New Orders With Release of E
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 8, 2009) - International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC), a global leader in the secure delivery of broadband content by satellite, announced today that the Company has been awarded new contracts totalling over $770,000 CDN for the provision and support of a new high performance version of the Cyphercast IP Conditional Access System which they manufacture under license to Irdeto Access.
The launch of the new generation Cyphercast IP Conditional Access system increases the system's ability to encrypt and decrypt multicast Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia data streams at speeds up to 80mb/s - the maximum that can be transmitted in a single 36MHz satellite transponder and more than double the speed possible with the previous generation product. This higher performance represents an attractive solution to customers looking to increase revenues and/or reduce operating costs by delivering more data in a more cost effective manner.
Under the terms of the license agreement with Irdeto, which was announced in 2008, IDC has taken over responsibility for the ongoing development of the Cyphercast IP Conditional Access System as well as the ongoing support for certain Irdeto customers. The new release of the product line, which includes both scramblers and bulk descramblers, combined with the initial contract awards, mark the successful transfer of the technology from Irdeto Access and the first major step forward of the product line by IDC.
The Cyphercast IP Conditional Access System is used to ensure the secure broadcast of multicast IP data over satellite for many of IDC's security conscious customers, both military and commercial, for such applications as financial, IPTV and digital cinema distribution applications.
"We are really excited to see this product move forward and to see the continued adoption of the Cyphercast IP Conditional Access System technology," said Ron Clifton, IDC President and CEO. "The Cyphercast IP descrambler is integrated as a standard option in our SuperFlex DVB/IP satellite receivers and is used to implement high speed data, audio and video distribution networks. We will continue to expand this product line and we look forward to providing the expanded performance that new higher speed applications of the future will demand."
About International Datacasting Corporation (IDC):
International Datacasting Corporation, (TSX:IDC) is a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband content via satellite. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies with installations in more than 100 countries worldwide. IDC's products are in demand for radio and television broadcast networks, distance learning, digital signage, digital cinema, IPTV distribution and other content distribution applications. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, operates in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary PROFline B.V. in Arnhem, the Netherlands and has an established international network of value-added partners and distributors.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors. IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
