SEATTLE — July 10, 2007

Streambox^® Portable Video Transport, Rugged Version — Streambox is announcing for IBC2007 the release of a fully rugged version of its industry-leading Portable Video Transport system for mobile newsgathering, emergency response, and armed forces operations. The rugged encoder is ideal for use in environments where extreme temperatures are the norm and exposure to adverse weather and rough handling is expected. The innovative video transport solution utilizes the Streambox^® ACT-L3™ codec and advanced compression technologies widely used by news organizations worldwide. The system is integrated into one super-compact portable device supplied with a sturdy carry handle for easy transportation and featuring an extended battery life. Measuring 1.98 inches high by 11.8 inches wide by 9.65 inches deep and weighing 6.8 pounds, this video transport system gives the user ultimate flexibility in terms of mobility without sacrificing performance, reliability, and quality.

Streambox^® SBT3-5200 Video Transport System — Streambox is introducing a brand-new 1-RU video transport system for the broadcast industry, the Streambox^® SBT3-5200. The new system utilizes the Streambox^® ACT-L3™ codec and advanced proprietary compression technologies widely used by news organizations and enterprises worldwide and adds the benefit of a smaller, lighter-weight chassis. The
SBT3-5200 enables customers to transmit broadcast video in real time over any IP- or satellite-based network for live news broadcasts or distribution to cable head-ends. Measuring just 1.75 inches by 19 inches by 16.25 inches, the new encoder/decoder set makes it easier for broadcasters to integrate the video transport system into news trucks or other broadcast settings where space is scarce. The SBT3-5200 provides high reliability and superior performance with low power requirements.

Streambox^® Store and Forward — Streambox is announcing the release of a next-generation Store and Forward feature that extends the capabilities of all Streambox systems to better support storage, management, and transmission of HD and SD video streams over IP-based networks. The optional Store and Forward feature enables field journalists to simultaneously transfer files and begin play-out, thus making the story available to the news anchor before the file recording is complete. This feature is particularly useful in live broadcasts when the required video quality exceeds the available uplink bandwidth.

Streambox^® SBT3-9100 HD Video Transport
The new SBT3-9100 HD video transport system will make its IBC debut in September. The Streambox SBT3-9100 is the company’s next-generation solution for HD video transport and HD news gathering. An end-to-end HD video transport system, the SBT3-9100 provides stunning full-motion, full-frame 1080i/720p HD broadcast video and audio, in real time, over satellite and IP-based networks. The HD encoder/HD decoder works seamlessly with the full range of Streambox systems and solutions. The system is built on Streambox’s industry-leading ACT-L3™ codec, which provides unrivaled HD video quality at data rates ranging from 512 Kbps to 20 Mbps. Features of the Streambox SBT3-9100 include robust forward error correction and advanced networking capabilities for enhanced performance, efficiency, and reliability; dual Gigabit Ethernet ports; and store and forward capabilities. In addition, the SBT3-9100 is capable of outputting both HD and downconverted SD broadcast video simultaneously from a single HD source, and it offers support for both digital and analog HD input/output formats. Customers deploying the SBT3-9100 HD solution can expect an accelerated return on investment due to significantly lower bandwidth cost.

Established Streambox Products on Display:

• Streambox^® SBT3-7500 Video Transport
• Streambox^® Portable Video Transport

Streambox Background:
Streambox manufactures a complete line of video transport and newsgathering solutions used by broadcasters, government agencies, and enterprises worldwide. The company provides best-of-class encoding, decoding, and transmission over IP and satellite networks for all real-time and store-and-forward applications.

Streambox^® ACT-L3™ video transport solutions have been specifically developed to meet the performance, compression, and quality requirements of our diverse customers. The robust family of ACT-L3 solutions provides unrivaled video quality at low data rates. Streambox’s innovative error correction and bandwidth shaping technologies enable users to manage, control, and mitigate packet loss and correct irregularities inherent in video delivery over satellite and IP/T1/E1 networks. More information is available at www.streambox.com.

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