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Mon, May 10, 2010

International Datacasting Corporation Expands 3D Live Network in Europe


Published on 2010-05-10 06:01:09 - Market Wire
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 10, 2010) - International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC), a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband multimedia content announced that it has entered into a material contract with a large, pan-European content distribution company valued at €1.15 million. The customer cannot be named for confidentiality reasons.

IDC's leading Superflex Pro Video product line will be used for the expansion of the customer's network to include the delivery of 3D live content as well as digital cinema content distribution.

The Superflex Pro Video receiver features two ultra high speed dual-tuners that provide built-in redundancy as well as multiple layers of encryption/CAS for extra security and "on-the-fly" forward error correction using IDC's flagship Datacast XD software and DVB-S2 8PSK or 16APSK delivery. This contract is for the latest version of the Superflex Pro Video which includes 3D encoding technology from Sensio™ that allows for the simultaneous streaming of both live and recorded content.

"We are excited to announce this contract for the latest version of the Superflex Pro Video line of products. IDC offers the most flexible and reliable multimedia content distribution solutions in the industry. This initial contract for the sale of the most advanced version of the Pro Video with the inclusion of 3D Live streaming establishes us as the leader in 3D Live and digital cinema distribution throughout Europe" said Frederick Godard, IDC President and CEO.

About International Datacasting Corporation (IDC):

International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) is a global leader in providing IP-based datacasting solutions for the distribution of broadband multimedia content. IDC has a broad portfolio of advanced technology products marketed under the names SuperFlex, Datacast XD, Tiernan, Logic Innovations and PROFline for implementing a wide range of satellite and other broadband content contribution and distribution networks. IDC's products are in demand for radio and television broadcast networks, distance learning, digital satellite news gathering and sport contribution, 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 in the US through its operations in San Diego, California. The Company is in international in scope with installations in over 100 countries worldwide, has regional sales and service offices in the UK, Australia, Singapore and China as well as 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.


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