VSNL (India) selects Scopus digital broadcasting platforms
VSNL is broadening the scope of its activities throughout the Indian Sub-Continent with the use of various Scopus platforms to create fully digital broadcasting head-ends. In nine different cities, Scopus has installed digital SCPC (Single Channel Per Carrier) systems that improve signal reach and quality. In three other cities - Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai - Scopus has installed a number of MCPC (Multi Channel Per Carrier) systems to transmit more channels to India's large population. VSNL is using a Conditional Access System provided by Irdeto. Scopus digital platforms also enable VSNL to provide IP data services over these networks.
"VSNL is a very large part of the changing media landscape in India and now that we are part of their overachieving team, I am convinced that our digital tools will propel them even further," commented Arie Vered, Scopus Sales and Marketing Director. "VSNL's selection of Scopus advances our growing interests in Asia and is a major confirmation for Scopus' technology and reputation."
The cornerstones of Scopus' SCPC and MCPC systems are the CODICO E-1100 Professional Encoder and and CODICO IRD 2520 (Integrated Receiver / Decoder). The CODICO RTM-3600 Statistical Multiplexer / Re-multiplexer is behind the MCPC. The E-1100 Professional Encoder operates at 50 Mbit/ second and support both MPEG-2 4:2:0P@ML and 4:2:2P@ML encoding levels. The E-1100, housed in a single unit rackmounted enclosure, uses an advanced video pre-processor to deliver flexible encoding capabilities and high quality pictures at any given bit rate and with a very low delay. The Encoder operates either at constant bit-rate (CBR) or at variable bit-rate mode (VBR), to support Scopus' statistical multiplexing process. The RTM-3600 is an MPEG-2 DVB compliant Statistical Multiplexer / Re-multiplexer that provides cost-effective MPEG-2 DVB stream multiplexing and efficient re-multiplexing. It is capable of multiplexing up to 15 MPEG-2 transport streams, re-multiplexing video programs and has a statistical multiplexing mode. The Scopus systems also include a Network Management system, the NMS-4000.
Scopus is teaming with MCBS (India) for project implementation and technical support.
About Scopus
Scopus' intelligent MPEG-2 and DVB video distribution architecture enables professional broadcasters to make a quick and smooth transition to the digital age. Based on over 20 years of extensive research and expertise in digital compression algorithm development, Scopus' solutions provide superior flexibility at the highest quality and cost-performance. Its CODICO product line supports a comprehensive end-to-end digital compression system for video and IP/data distribution networks. Scopus clients include satellite broadcasters, cable and telco operators and private networks such as CBS Newspath (USA), Cablecom (Switzerland), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Pramer/Liberty-Media (Argentina), BBC (UK), Multichoice (South Africa), Telespazio (Italy), France Telecom and others.
Scopus has offices in San Diego-California; Miami-Florida; Beijing-China; and Tel Aviv- Israel.
About VSNL
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) is India's international telecommunications service provider and one of the nine best performing PSU companies in India providing infrastructure for overseas communications and Internet bandwidth. VSNL has gateways in all of the major Indian cities and operations abroad and is the fifth largest partner in Intelsat. VSNL is committed to provide efficient and cost effective world class telecommunications services. VSNL's shares are traded as GDR's in London and on all major Indian stock exchanges.
About MCBS
MCBS (India) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of broadcast and communication equipment that offers a complete turnkey solution s in partnership with its foreign principals. MCBS in association with Scopus has successfully undertaken numerous projects in India for prestigious customers such as ISRO, CDOT, GCEL and others.
Source: Scopus