Pace pushes forward with IPTV

SALTAIRE, West Yorkshire, UK — Pace plc (LSE:PIC), the leading independent developer of digital TV technologies for the global pay TV industry, is showcasing its range of IPTV technologies on stand 110a at the IPTV World Forum in London, 25th – 27th March 2009.

Commenting on Pace’s presence at IPTV World Forum Mathias Hautefort, President Pace France said: “IPTV holds the key to unlocking many innovative services for payTV operators. Pace has both the expertise and technology available to help service providers capitalise on the opportunities IP delivery can offer. At IPTV World Forum this year Pace is demonstrating a range of IP technologies designed specifically to address the needs of telecom and payTV operators worldwide and the growing demand for hybrid capability.”

The following products will be on show:

• Hybrid IP-Terrestrial HD PVR with Microsoft Mediaroom
• +Le Cube Hybrid IP-Satellite HD PVR: Europe’s first Satellite / IP hybrid set-top box to use the Ethernet port for VOD services. +Le Cube, was delivered to the French leading pay-TV operator CANAL+ Group on November 4th by Pace.
• Pace’s MultiDweller™ IP Encapsulation: Enables broadcasters and operators to use existing coaxial infrastructure to deliver interactive digital TV services over IP to multi-dwelling units and apartment blocks.
• DLNA integrated server set-top box: A multi-room solution that allows connectivity of a range of third-party DLNA-compliant devices such as digital media adapters, mobile phones or PCs.
• TR-069 enabled set-top box: Allowing remote management of IP-connected set-top boxes

For more information or to view Pace’s range of IPTV products, please visit Stand 110a at IPTV World Forum.