Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC), the leading independent
developer of digital TV technologies for the global payTV industry has
today announced an agreement with MultiChoice Africa, the leading
payTV operator in Africa, to supply its market leading high definition
(HD) personal video recorders (PVRs).
MultiChoice Africa has chosen Pace's TDS850 HD PVR platform, which
combines H.264 compression with DVB-S2 demodulation and comes with
four tuners for a full HD experience, together with push-VOD
capabilities. The MultiChoice TDS850 comes with OpenTV's Core 2.0
middleware and PVR 2.0 software together with content security from
Irdeto.
MultiChoice Africa plans to launch this technology in 2008.
Neil Gaydon, Chief Executive Officer, Pace Micro Technology plc
commented: "We are delighted to be chosen by MultiChoice to be a key
supplier in its move to high definition. It was back in 1995 that Pace
and MultiChoice first launched digital TV in South Africa and it is
terrific news that we are once again working together on the very
latest digital TV technology."
Nolo Letele, Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Africa
commented: "Pace is a leader in the field of both high definition and
personal video recorder technology, which made them the natural choice
for us as a key partner to work with on the launch of our HD service."
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.
