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iN DEMAND Offering Tyson Vs Williams Heavyweight Bout In HD Aboard The HD Distribution Champion, SES AMERICOM PRINCETON, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- July 27, 2004 -- iN DEMAND's First-of-its-kind High Definition Fight to be Delivered over AMC-1Every left upper cut, every right jab, every minute of every round of in-your-face action during the July 30 heavyweight fight between Mike Tyson and Danny Williams will be delivered with the powerful punch of HD. SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris, Luxembourg and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: SESG) today announced iN DEMAND will deliver the boxing event to a national pay-per-view television audience in high definition over its AMC-1 satellite. "SES AMERICOM is the undisputed HD distribution champion, with its advanced two-satellite HD-PRIME cable neighborhood and a fleet of HD-ready spacecraft, including our AMC-1 satellite, which are delivering high definition television programming and special events to homes across the country," said Bryan McGuirk, senior vice president of domestic satellite services for SES AMERICOM. "iN DEMAND, and its widely distributed INHD networks, is a true leader in high definition sports and special events programming, and SES AMERICOM is proud to help iN DEMAND bring every round of the Tyson vs. Williams pay-per-view fight to viewers' living rooms in crisp, clear HD." "While iN DEMAND and its 24-hour INHD and INHD2 high definition television channels are delivering continuous HDTV programming to growing audiences across the U.S., this HD pay-per-view event will be a first for the cable industry," said John Vartanian, SVP Technology and Operations for iN DEMAND Networks. "SES AMERICOM delivers its own one-two punch, when it comes to providing a reliable and advanced distribution platform for HDTV." The Mike Tyson vs. Danny Williams heavyweight fight will be delivered live via satellite from the new Borgata Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Friday, July 30. About iN DEMAND iN DEMAND Networks is the country's leading Pay-Per-View and Video-On-Demand provider, offering titles from major Hollywood and independent studios, plus sports and entertainment events through its digital TV multiplex. The company also owns and operates two 24-hour linear high definition television channels, IN HD and INHD2. Further information about iN DEMAND can be found online at www.indemand.com. About SES AMERICOM The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, Inc. is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Established in 1973 with its first satellite circuit for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company currently operates a fleet of 16 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in the world. In 2001, the company established AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. In 2003, SES AMERICOM formed WORLDSAT, a wholly owned subsidiary that markets capacity on four satellites covering Asia and the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean regions, and connecting premier regional satellite fleets. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions. SES AMERICOM key customers include ABC Radio Networks, Antrix Corporation Ltd., AT&T Alascom, British Telecom, Connexion by Boeing, Deutsche Welle, Discovery, EchoStar, Fox, Gannett, TV Guide/Gemstar, Globecomm Systems, HBO, Hughes Network Systems, JSAT, Korea Telecom, MCI, NBC, The New York Times, NHK, PaxNet, PBS, PCCW, SCC, TELE Greenland, TV Europa, TimeWarner, Unitel Hellas, Viacom, and various agencies of the U.S. government. |
