SES (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), together with leading industry partners,
announced the introduction of SAT-IP, a new IP-based satellite reception
technology that demodulates and converts satellite signals to IP for
further in-home distribution to any IP-enabled device.
Unveiled at the annual SES Industry Days, the SAT-IP communications
protocol is established as a new standard for satellite in-home
distribution. A live demo of SAT-IP multiswitches showing the
distribution of satellite programmes over various IP-based
infrastructures (CAT5 Ethernet, Power Line, Plastic Optical Fibre and
WiFi) was presented to more than 200 industry experts from consumer
electronics manufacturers to broadcast platform operators at the two-day
conference.
In a SAT-IP environment, IP-enabled devices such as tablets, PCs,
laptops, smartphones, Connected TVs, game consoles and media players
will be able to receive satellite programming. This means that consumers
will be able to enjoy the benefits of watching TV programmes on
different devices and screens. With SAT-IP, large varieties of satellite
offers including the most important lineup of HD channels will be
accessible for consumers on IP-enabled devices in highest and original
satellite picture quality and without using internet connectivity.
SAT-IP will become an official standard which is open to all
manufacturers and allows them to develop a neutral environment of
multiple devices. Current prototypes already allow for the reception of
up to eight programmes on eight different screen devices at home.
Thomas Wrede, Vice President Reception Systems, said: “SAT-IP is a
quantum leap for the industry and the TV viewers and shows SES' role in
pioneering technological developments in the media and TV industry. We
see how consumers are increasingly complementing their TV viewing
experience with alternative devices. With SAT-IP, we put ourselves at
the top of the trend and ensure that viewers can watch satellite TV
potentially on any IP-based device at home and with an unrivalled
flexibility when they move around. Our new way of connecting devices
will allow millions of consumers to enjoy satellite TV on multiple
screens with the highest convenience and quality. With SAT-IP, we also
give an important impulse to the industry, creating an open standard
that allows manufacturers to realise innovative distribution solutions."
The first SAT-IP based products are scheduled to be available later this
year.
The renowned SES Industry Days, currently in its fifth year, is a
platform for the industry to come together and share and develop new
ideas. The event offers opportunities for industry leaders from all
around the world to shape the next generation of technologies for
satellite reception and distribution.
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SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 50
geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications
services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile
and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations
worldwide.
SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service
and excellence in the broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse
regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with
customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service
requirements.
SES (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG) holds participations in Ciel in Canada and
QuetzSat in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite
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