TBS International Selects Scientific-Atlanta Digital Encoding Systems to Upgrade European Distribution

TBS International Selects Scientific-Atlanta Digital Encoding Systems to Upgrade European Distribution

- TBS International implements Scientific-Atlanta simulcrypt Conditional Access architecture to deliver Turner programming across Europe -

ATLANTA, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAB 2005 - Booth #SU7848 -- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) International, Inc. has selected a Scientific-Atlanta(R) MPEG-2 digital encoding platform to replace its existing digital equipment for distribution of Turner programming in Europe.

Two Scientific-Atlanta encoding systems will be installed in London using D9030(TM) encoders with PreSightPlus(TM) pre-processing technology and Regulus(TM) closed-loop statistical multiplexing which help deliver high picture quality at bandwidth-saving low bit rates. TBS International will use Scientific-Atlanta's ROSA(TM) system for management and control of the two encoding systems.

"Capabilities in this system are typical of our innovative approach to content distribution which includes the support for a wide range of applications including contribution, headend, DTH playout and DVB-T transmissions," said Paul Kosac, vice president of market development, Media Networks/Headend, Transmission Network Systems at Scientific-Atlanta. "In addition, our flexible approach to supporting multiple conditional access technologies and the versatility of the ROSA management and control system provide operators with the options needed to operate today and to react to changes in the transmission environment in the future."

About Scientific-Atlanta

Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE:SFA) ( http://www.scientificatlanta.com/ ) is a leading supplier of digital content contribution and distribution systems, transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet and voice over IP (VoIP) networks, and worldwide customer service and support.

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