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Tut Systems' IPTV Solutions Selected as InfoVision Award FinalistLAKE OSWEGO, Ore., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tut Systems, Inc. , an industry leader enabling the delivery of next-generation data and video services over broadband networks, today announced that the International Engineering Consortium (IEC) recognized its Astria(R) content processor (CP) MPEG-4 AVC solutions as an InfoVision Award Finalist. Finalists were judged according the following criteria: (1) Value of service or technology in solving recognized technology problems, meeting network requirements, optimizing service and performance, and/or enhancing customer service; (2) Overall quality of innovation and contribution to technology advancement; (3) Originality and vision; (4) Potential contribution toward positive industry growth and service; (5) Market success/acceptance; and, (6) Contribution to end-user quality of experience and service efficiency. With a rigorous and anonymous judging system in place, IEC Content Director, Tom Costello, noted, "The competition was stiff with many fine entrants. The selection process was very difficult with an exceptional group of InfoVision Awards this year. We recognize InfoVision Finalists as products that provide superior service to the industry and the community." "Tut Systems is honored to have the Astria content processor's MPEG-4 AVC solution receive this prestigious recognition from the IEC," said Sal D'Auria, Chairman, President and CEO of Tut Systems. "We believe a sustained commitment to innovation on behalf of service providers around the world forms the basis of our success and continued leadership position in the IPTV marketplace." The Industry's Leading IPTV Platform for Telcos More than 160 service providers across five continents deliver IPTV powered by Tut Systems digital headends. The Astria family of video processing platforms, which serves as the core of the company's digital headend solution, processes both analog and digital video streams from multiple satellite and local sources in a variety of formats. The Astria CP supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC video compression, local ad insertion, forward error correction and provides real-time conditioning for distribution of video and audio over any ATM, IP, or RF broadband network. The Astria VSP provides the highest density, carrier class, single chassis product for the delivery of IP video over RF broadband access networks, including coax and FTTP (Fiber to the Premises). About the IEC A nonprofit organization, the IEC is dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students. In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry-university programs that have substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age. More than 70 leading high-technology universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for electrical and computer engineers. The IEC also manages the activities of the Enterprise Communications Consortium. Please visit http://www.iec.org/. About Tut Systems, Inc. Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks. Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks. Tut Systems is headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR with regional offices across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit http://www.tutsys.com/ or call 971-217-0400. NOTE: Astria is a registered trademark of Tut Systems, Inc. Tut Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Keith J. Wymbs of Tut Systems, +1-971-217-0363, [email protected] Web site: http://www.iec.org/ |