Sagem Communications has already delivered more than 2 million MPEG4 Set-top boxes

PARIS — Sagem Communications (SAFRAN Group) today announced the cumulated delivery of over 2 million MPEG4 Set-top boxes.

The company succeeded to become a leader in the highly innovative market of digital Set-top boxes thanks to a range of MPEG4 terminals available for all transmission technologies (DSL, satellite, cable and terrestrial).

Sagem Communications confirmed its leading position on IPTV STB with the launch of its third generation of products in this field. End of September, 16 telecommunication operators already selected the company for their IPTV deployment.

Before year-end, Sagem Communications will launch 4 new MPEG4 High Definition Set-top boxes with integrated Hard Disk (PVR) with a slim design, i.e one new platform per transmission media. These platforms include the second generation of our IP MPEG4 HD PVR that contributes to reinforce the technological leadership of our company on this market.

In addition, Sagem Communications confirms that it will be the first supplier of dual MPEG2 and MPEG4 Freeview STBs dedicated to the reception of the Picnic TV service, the proposed DTT offer from BSkyB in the UK.