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1 INDEX Corporate Highlights 1 ALCAD Partners 1 Product Highlights 2-3 Project Highlight 4 Exhibitions around the World Corporate Highlights IFSEC show 2009 Completing its range of door entry systems, ALCAD unveiled the new 2 wire range to be launched internationally in the fourth quarter of ANGA show 2009 Overall, ANGA show had a strong IP flavour this year. ALCAD well took the opportunity to launch its performing and cost effective IP head end and Interactive TV offer. The new ALCAD ZA programmable amplifiers offering a high spec flexible solution to cover the full MHz band, at a fraction of the cost of programmable head-ends, were also well received by visitors to our stand. 2 ALCAD Partners Customer Satisfaction Survey 2009 We certainly appreciate your business and want to make sure we meet your expectations. We will be shortly sending you a Customer Satisfaction Survey. Please help us partner with you better by telling us about the products and services you have received from ALCAD over the past 12 months, and your views on how we could help you grow your business. Your input in this survey will be key to assess new initiatives to serve you better! 1

2 3 Product Highlights New additions to alcad product range Reception, processing and distribution of TV signal CODE MODEL DESCRIPTION AL-130 Power supply 24 Vdc, 100 ma, 5 outputs (230 Vac) FI-374 Splitter, 3 outputs, 9 db (862 MHz), 5 to 2400 MHz, DC path, shielded, with F-type connector FI-594 Splitter, 5 outputs, 10.5 db (862 MHz), 15 db (2150 MHz), 5 to 2400 MHz, DC path, shielded, with F-type connector IPTV CODE MODEL DESCRIPTION SS-110 Streamer DVB-S to IP with Common Interface ALCAD IP Solutions End-to-end Internet Protocol solution for entertainment and communications services to meet your business objectives. ALCAD provides you with a simple, cost effective Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) solution for high quality digital TV and offers you value added IP communication services such as Open Source based Voice over IP (VoIP) and Digital Signage, over one single IP network. Why do I need it? As a hotel operator, you can generate extra video viewing revenues, enhance customer retention through a superior guest experience and reduce operating costs by integrating voice, data and video services over your network. How do I do it? Taking into account your existing infrastructure, ALCAD offers you an end-to-end service through to deployment and integration of new on-demand personalized entertainment, blended with voice and multi-media services. Our open standards and experience in communications networking facilitate delivering a customised audio and video solution to meet your business objectives. 2

3 What do I need? IPTV Any installation is mainly based on: Reception of TV signals: satellite dish, DTT antennas Streamers head-end converting TV signals into Internet Protocol (IP) Distribution Management through a main server Distribution Network composed of Local Area Network (LAN) switches and UTP/STP cable IP decoders or STB which convert IP streams into audio/video signals for the TV screen Media contents managed from a music and video on demand server Key benefits Hotel Guest Portal to welcome guests, promote in-room and hotel services and provide billing information Access to a Complete Choice of TV & Music channels, and regularly updated Pay per View Movies Superior picture quality vs analogue TV Provision of Internet Access on TV or on laptop via the set top box solution Full Integration to the Hotel Plant Management System for automatic billing and messaging interface Remote maintenance (Movie updates ) VoIP ALCAD VoIP solution is based on the Open Source platform Asterisk and works on a standard server operated with the free software Linux. It operates as a powerful call center with analog, digital and IP gateways to your phone operator. Digital Signage and more ALCAD IP based solutions offer you a world of opportunities Please, liaise with your ALCAD contact for a customised assessment of your investment opportunity! 3

4 4 Project Highlight Our partner CATVISION is sharing with us pictures of an installation in ITC Park Sheraton Hotel in Chennai, India. It is a SMATV installation of 60 channels combining QPSK-PAL transmodulation for FTA channels with fully agile VSB modulation ( MHz). 5 Exhibitions around the World IFSEC, Birmingham, UK With over 600 exhibiting companies, six product areas and numerous networking opportunities, IFSEC 2009 firmly maintained its position as the number one place for the access control industry to do business. 4

5 5 Exhibitions around the World ANGA, Cologne, Germany ANGA CABLE 2009 closed with a visitors record, with 380 exhibitors from 33 countries. The ALCAD team warmly appreciated all your visits to our stand! 5