Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC) today announces that it is
extending its reach in the digital TV industry with the launch of a
new business unit - Pace Networks.
Pace Networks will open up new markets for this leading digital TV
technology company with innovative solutions that will enable
operators to grow their subscriber bases and increase ARPU by gaining
new subscribers that were previously difficult to reach, either due to
expense, legislation or other restrictions.
The first product developed within Pace Networks is Pace
MultiDweller(TM). MultiDweller enables operators to deliver a full
suite of interactive digital services to customers in multi-dwelling
units (MDUs), including digital video, broadband and telephony
MultiDweller provides a cost effective method of converting
existing coaxial distribution networks within MDUs into high-speed
triple-play bi-directional networks, without the need for any
modification or additional cabling. End-users can access all TV
channels (subject to conditional access) through real-time video
switching techniques. As a result MultiDweller only distributes the
programmes currently requested from users' set-top boxes via the
communal network. Bandwidth released can then be used for other
services, such as broadband internet access and VoIP. New CPE(1) to
extend the network can be installed at any time by simply plugging it
into the existing cable outlet.
Pace Micro Technology's Chief Executive Officer, Neil Gaydon,
said: "Pace Networks utilises the unique set of skills we have in
built up in TV, DVB, DOCSIS and IP solutions over the past 25 years.
This new business unit takes us further up the chain in the delivery
of digital content. Importantly for our customers, not only can Pace
provide the CPE, but we will also licence the set-top box technology
to enable third party set-top box manufacturers to communicate with
MultiDweller(TM).
"We are very excited about the possibilities and opportunities
Pace Networks will bring to Pace as a whole, and view it as a natural
evolution of our skills sets and expertise. At Pace we have
continually been one step ahead of the game in seeing where the market
is heading, and have shown this through the number of industry
'firsts' we have achieved over the past 25 years."
About Pace Micro Technology
Pace Micro Technology plc (pic.l) is a leading technology
developer for the global payTV industry. Pace's main focus is on
creating intelligent and innovative products and services that benefit
our customers and fuel the development of digital TV.
Pace has one of the world's most experienced specialist
engineering teams and is the partner of choice for leading payTV
operators across the globe.
Pace's international headquarters are in Saltaire, West Yorkshire,
UK, with further offices in the USA, France, India and Hong Kong. For
more information on Pace, please visit www.pacemicro.com.
(1) Consumer Premises Equipment
