PRO TECHnology & Anevia Deploy IPTV in Abu Dhabi

Dubai, UAE, May 21, 2008 (XTVWorld.Com) -- PRO TECHnology, a leading provider of communication, security and storage solutions, and Anevia, a leading vendor of next generation Video on Demand (VOD) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) head-end servers, have partnered to deploy a state-of-the-art IPTV solution within Abu Dhabi Media Corporation (ADMC). The implementation involved the implementation of cost effective and user-friendly Flamingo DVB to IP gateway solution, as part of the media group's steps to upgrading its systems by introducing a reliable IPTV service in its headquarter.

As the Middle East's pioneering multimedia organisation, ADMC has shifted to IPTV in a bid to leverage the advantages of the full-IP approach towards broadcasting. Through the Anevia's Flamingo solution, ADMC can transmit encrypted or free to air digital channels available from satellite channels (DVB-S or DVB-S2), digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T), cable TV (DVB-C) or professional DVB equipment (DVB-ASI) in unicast or multicast mode over an IP network. By using easy-to-install and cost efficient professional DVB to IP gateways, ADMC can benefit from seamless TV channel monitoring and have 24/7 access throughout the building.

"We at Abu Dhabi Media Company always look for best international standards when it comes to Technology Innovations", Abdul Hadi Al Sheikh, Chief Technology Officer at Abu Dhabi Media Company. He also added" We believe that implementing state of art and cutting edge technologies help us in efficiency and effectiveness towards our high quality services and products. The Anevia System will help our News Room and Editorial Team to be up to date watching latest news using IP Protocol Technology."

"IP convergence is fast becoming the trend in the Middle Eastern broadcasting arena, as the region is continuously witnessing a massive technological revolution, which is driving manufacturers to develop modern technologies," said Jamal Maraqa, Managing Director, PRO TECHnology. "This deployment of Anevia's Flamingo solution marks the cornerstone for future developments related to site coverage and end-user usage for Abu Dhabi Media Corporation. Through this latest technology in IPTV, ADMC can now provide innovative features for high quality digital video delivery, thereby extending its capability to offer more worldwide TV channels."

Specialising in the video component of Triple Play – IPTV, VoD, Catch-Up TV and network PVR, Anevia provides services to more than 300 clients across 50 different countries by delivering technologies that facilitate migration to video and TV over IP.

"We are truly looking forward to our partnership with PRO TECHnology to deploy the newest version of our Flamingo DVB to IP gateway solution within ADMC. The services implemented on the existing IP Network combines multiple benefits: ease of use, fast installation on employees' computers, seamless TV channel monitoring, ubiquitous access throughout the building. Last but not least, it offers reduced costs of deployment. Anevia's Flamingo solution is the cornerstone for future developments related to ADMC site coverage and end-user usage such as VOD, nPVR or Catch-Up TV, which are made available through Anevia's TOUCAN suite of applications.," said Mr. Damien LUCAS, co-founder of Anevia.

PRO TECHnology delivers technologies, products and solutions that provide the best IT solutions to both corporate and retail industries. Established in 1998, the company is headquartered in Dubai, UAE and has branches in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iran and Libya. Presently, PRO TECHnology works with 18 leading international brands in the Middle East and the Levant, including Apple, HP, IBM, Dicota, Qualstar, Nexsan, Storageflex, Maximum Throughput, ENPS, Freecom and Symantec, among others.

Abu Dhabi Media Company:
Abu Dhabi Media Company is a vertically integrated media company created in 2007 as a public joint stock company from the assets of Emirates Media Incorporated. Abu Dhabi Media Company employs 1100 people across its operating units which include publishing, television, radio, digital media, distribution, and printing.

Abu Dhabi Media Company owns and operates Abu Dhabi Television, Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, Emirates Television Channel, Abu Dhabi Radio, Emarat FM Radio, Holy Quran Radio, Sawt Al Musiqa, Al Ittihad newspaper, Zahrat Al Khaleej magazine, Al Super magazine and Majid magazine as well as other businesses including United Printing Press.

The company is headquartered in Abu Dhabi with offices in Cairo, Dubai and Washington D.C.

About PRO TECHnology:
PRO TECHnology delivers technologies, products and solutions that give the best IT solutions to both Corporate & Retail industries. The company has four distinct lines of business providing unique products and solutions to the respective industry segments such as: Storage, Archiving, Business and Mobility Solutions. Established in 1998, PRO TECHnology is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and has branches in Jordan , Saudi Arabia , Sudan, Iran & Libya. PRO TECHnology's portfolio of world-class brands includes Apple, HP, IBM, Dicota, Qualstar, Nexsan, Storageflex, Symantec/Veritas, Lacie and Canto.

Presently PRO TECHnology works with 18 leading international brands in the Middle East and the Levant and the company's vision is to collaborate with more powerhouse brands to become a comprehensive, all encompassing solutions provider.

About Anevia:
Anevia is a solution provider, specialized in the video component of Triple Play – IPTV, VoD, Catch-Up TV and network PVR. Anevia's added value lies in its innovative software solution, which combines broadband and television. Anevia's VoD/nPVR TOUCAN servers and DVB to IP Flamingo gateways are compact, cheap and easy to deploy.Anevia services more than 300 clients across 50 different countries.

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