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Company profile UDcast - the leading provider of solutions bringing together IP Broadcast and Wireless experience UDcast's solutions are designed to enable broadcasters, mobile operators and service providers to fully leverage their infrastructure and meet customer needs, through the delivery of revenue generating added value services in the area of Mobile TV. Capitalizing on UDcast's core technology, UDcast provides DVB-H, DVB-SH and DVB-T standard compliant solutions for the delivery of TV content to mobile devices. UDcast provides the industry's first ever and the most advanced DVB-H compliant IP Encapsulator and the IPE Manager - a central Mobile TV network administration system. UDcast also offers DVB-H/DVB-T Monitoring equipment and Analyzers, enabling management of large Mobile TV networks, and Flexible Distribution systems for digital television deployments. Based on the isplicer equipment, the flexible distribution makes use of cost efficient Satellite and IP distribution networks to deliver the high value content, local channels and targeted advertising into the precisely defined geographic areas. Founded in 2000, UDcast maintains its global headquarters in Sophia-Antipolis, France with offices, sales representatives and partners around the world. DELIVERING THE NEW MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE Mobile TV demonstrates to be one of the fastest growing new applications for mobile network operators. However the delivery of the world's number one mass entertainment medium to the mobile device poses numerous problems. Mobile networks, both traditional as GPRS and 3G, as well as newly developed such as 3.5G or WiMAX have been built for one to one services and as such are incapable to scale to enable the delivery of content to a mass audience. For Mobile TV to be a reality, operators must turn towards proven broadcast networks which have been specifically designed to deliver mass content. BROADBAND & MOBILE NETWORK CONVERGENCE The use of broadcast infrastructure to complement mobile networks will enable a new range of revenue generating services for mobile operators including TV. Furthermore the use of these existing broadcast networks ensures that investment remains limited and roll out is accelerated. UDcast is heavily involved in this market, notably through close partnerships with the key telecommunication and broadcasting industry players, IPDC/BMCO forum, DVB Forum, WiMAX forum and ETSI, looking at the utilisation of broadcast networks for the delivery of content to mobile handheld devices. To address a number of issues related to the use of broadcast networks, such as handheld power consumption, mobile and indoor reception, the DVB-H standard has been developed and is now helping to drive IPTV to the mobile developments. MOBILE TV NETWORK ARCHITECTURE (DVB-H) MANAGEMENT and MONITORING Content Provider Control and Monitoring Broadcaster Control and Monitoring Mobile Operator Control and Monitoring HEAD-END IPE Manager DISTRIBUTION TRANSMITTERS Service Protection Ad Insertion IPE Network Management IPE -10 isplicer Mobile Probes DVB-H NAVIGATOR Encoding IP Encapsulation & SFN Adaptation Local Adaptation Modulator SFN / MFN Mobile Terminal ESG Server Broadcast Manager M&A DVB-H GOLDENEAGLE Cooperation Platform Monitoring Management Network Monitoring Probe IPTV Service 2G/3G Interactive IP Service
PRODUCTS IP Encapsulation Large Scale Network Deployments DVB-H / DVB-SH IP Encapsulator IPE-10 The centerpiece in the end-to-end solution for the datacasting of TV over DVB-H and DVB-SH networks and present in great majority of current DVB-H and DVB-SH trials and deployments, UDcast's DVB-H and DVB-SH standard compliant IPE enables the encapsulation of video and audio sources and their multicasting over the broadcast network to handheld devices. The IPE is the interface between the broadcast IP source and the network distributing the content. Full compliance with DVB-H standard MPE FEC (Forward Error Correction) and DVB-SH ifec Security management with encryption and dynamic IPsec rekeying Loss-free handover support Build-in MIP (Megaframe Initialisation Packet) insertion (option) Build-in SHIP (SH Initialisation Packet) insertion (option) Statistical Multiplexing support with open interfaces Hardware: 1 RU 19 design, dual power supply, clustering and hot-swappable redundancy option DVB-H / DVB-SH IPE-Manager UDcast's IPE-Manager contains network element management features including group management, broadcast scheduling, software upgrades which considerably facilitates the roll out of large DVB-H and DVB-SH networks and the implementation of Mobile TV services. The IPE-Manager addresses the problem of efficient control of the tens or hundreds of IPEs, isplicers and Modulators distributed throughout the DVB-H or DVB-SH system. SNMP and in-band control of IP Encapsulators, isplicers and Transmitters Hierarchical control model tailored for Broadcasters, Mobile Operators and Content Providers Content localisation and scheduling Multicast IPsec encryption and authentication for secure network management Central configuration and upgrades management Hardware: 1 RU 19 design, dual power supply, clustering and hot-swappable redundancy options Flexible Distribution Networks Maximizing Return on Investment DVB-H / DVB-SH / DVB-T isplicer The Network Adapter and Splicer enabling distribution of DVB-H, DVB-SH and DVB-T signal via satellite or IP links directly to transmitters. Provides network adaptation and synchronous splicing of the TV content, enabling broadcasting of local content and addressable advertising on SFN and MFN networks. It may serve as a basic Network Adapter for ASI over IP distribution, or offer up to 80-90% reduction of local content distribution costs. Local and regional content selection for DVB-H and DVB-T (option) Transport Stream over IP Network Adaptation PID filtering, TS bit rate adaptation, SI/PSI regeneration, MPE Delta-T recalculation, PCR restamping (option) Embedded MIP or SHIP insertion (without need for dedicated GPS) Centralized in-band management Hardware: 1 RU 19 design, IP/Ethernet or ASI input, ASI output
Network Monitoring and Analyzing Service Quality Control DVB-H / DVB-T GOLDENEAGLE & SILVER The state-of-the-art test reception equipment dedicated for Mobile TV network monitoring and validation of compliance with DVB-H/T standards (GOLDENEAGLE or SILVER), as well as real-time signal analyzing (GOLDENAGLE). Ensures perfect quality of the digital TV services, and reduces network maintenance costs. RF Layer Monitoring and Analysis (carrier/noise, constellation analysis, impulse response) MIP insertion protocol Monitoring and Analysis MPEG2 Layer Monitoring and Analysis DVB-T 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd priority monitoring (TR101290) MPE Layer Monitoring and Analysis (DVB-H burst structure, Delta-T information) Real time analysis, SNMP control and alarm traps Java and web-based user interface Hardware: 2 RU 19 design, RF and ASI input (GOLDENEAGLE). 1 RU 19 design, RF and ASI input (SILVER). DVB-H / DVB-T NAVIGATOR The DVB-H NAVIGATOR has been designed to perform mobile measurement campaigns for DVB-H and DVB-T networks. This portable equipment can be used either when moving in a vehicle, by a pedestrian or stationary indoor or outdoor. Real time measurements and analysis for DVB-T and DVB-H identical to GOLDENEAGLE Measurements and GPS position recording Visualisation with MapPoint or MapInfo software RF, MPEG2 and MPE Layers Analysis Hardware: portable design (6.5kg), Lithium-Ion battery, power supply 12VDC/110-220VAC, RF, ASI, GPS input Broadcast Manager Monitoring & Analysis The ultimate network control solution for comprehensive remote monitoring of Mobile TV and all other broadcast networks. The Broadcast Manager communicates with multiple distant monitoring probes (GOLDENEAGLE, SILVER) spread throughout the network. In the event of problem the operator is quickly notified, and the diagnostic functions enable rapid isolation and correction of the fault. Cartographic interface Alarm centralization (SNMP) and statistics Real time / average measurements RF level, MPEG2, MPE Remote control of devices 5 security levels of access Access to equipment configuration Hardware: 1 RU 19 design, dual power supply
Advanced Mobile TV Solutions DVB-H / DVB-SH IP Encapsulation > ETSI EN 301 192 and EN 302 585 compliant, including MPE Forward Error Correction > Time slicing enforcement, ensuring the proper and timely delivery of IP packets in MPEG2 bursts > SI table generation, consistent with the centralized network configuration > Full IPsec security compatible with all DRM and Conditional Access Systems Service 1 Signaling Statistical Multiplexing > Increase up to 40 per cent the number of broadcasted TV channels > Integrated within IP Encapsulators > Fully compliant with the current DVB-H standard > Compatible with all variable bit rate video encoders and legacy terminals encoder group maximum Bandwidth with CBR encoding Statistical Multiplexing gain encoder group in VBR mode encoding Centralized and synchronized IPE management > Stream synchronization and time slice phase shifting for loss free handovers > IPE-Manager centralized configuration managing simultaneously hundreds of IPEs > Secured SNMP and HTTP access to the IPE-Manager for both the network operator and datacast operators Flexible distribution for DVB-H / DVB-T networks > Distribution of DVB-H signal via Satellite and IP networks directly to transmitters > Support for local and regional TV content > Reduced network deployment time > Enables addressable advertising services > Integration within transmitting towers and base stations Hybrid Terrestrial-Satellite broadcasting > DVB-SH standard based solutions > Satellite coverage for 100% of territories > Terrestrial transmitters in urban areas > Usage of widely available S-Band Network Monitoring > Comprehensive remote monitoring for TV networks > Failure prevention (early problem detection) > Immediate alarms (standard and enhanced) > Detailed RF, IP and TS analysis > Remote site management Broadcast (DVB-SH) 9 TV channels (256 kbit/s) Mobile Networks Up to 45 TV channels (256 kbit/s) Service Delivery System Mobile Networks (2.5/ 3G/HSDPA) Unlimited number of channels
Why choose UDcast Broadcast Operators Perfect equipment to fit in DVB-H / DVB-SH / DVB-T network enabling innovative services, and optimized OPEX. Mobile Phone Operators Enabling new revenue-generating and popular TV services on mobile devices. Satellite Service Providers Bringing the advantages of Satellite distribution to the terrestrial Mobile TV systems. Demo/Lab Test Kit UDcast provides a range of equipments for laboratory trials composed of: > IPE-10 IP Encapsulator DVB-H and DVB-SH > IPE-Manager > DVB-H Analyzer GOLDENEAGLE / SILVER > DVB-H/DVB-SH isplicer > DVB-H Modulator (3 rd party) > other 3rd party components > 2 days technical training > Support OEM Network Infrastructure Suppliers Integrating UDcast's state of the art technology to develop leading products. Chipset Manufacturers Lab test demo kit to generate variable stream in order to test all scenarios. Handset Manufacturers Lab test demo kit to generate variable stream in order to test handset capabilities. professional services UDcast provides a range of professional services for customers and partners. With UDcast technology and expertise at the heart of deployments by leading service providers, customers and partners can fully benefit from UDcast's expertise. Whether the need is to have a competitive edge by delivering superior services, to integrate the end-to-end solution or to develop customized solutions, UDcast has the expertise. UDcast offers: > System architecture assessment and optimization > Solution evaluation and integration > Custom solution development > Training > Trial deployments UDCAST MOBILE TV DEPLOYMENTS contact Commercial network Pre-commercial trial Headquarters: 2455 route des Dolines BP 355 06906 Sophia Antipolis Cedex FRANCE Tel. +33 (0)493 001 660 Fax. +33 (0)493 001 661 contact@udcast.com For more information please visit our website: www.udcast.com IDEOGRAM DESIGN - Sophia Antipolis 2008 UDcast SA. All rights reserved. UDadmin, UDauth, UDboost, UDbox, UDcast, UDcrypt, UDgateway, UDkit, UDpush, UDredundancy, UDroutecast, UDstation, isplicer, the UDcast corporate logo, are trademarks of UDcast SA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without notice, in equipment design as engineering or manufacturing methods warrant. Text, pictures & schema are not contractual.