SES Unveils IP-Based in-Home Distribution of Satellite TV Signals

SES Unveils IP-Based in-Home Distribution of Satellite TV Signals

BETZDORF, Luxembourg, June 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), together with leading
industry partners, has 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 Wi-Fi) 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, any connected digital TV [http://www.onastra.com/161743/digital-tv ], 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 HD TV [http://www.onastra.com/278192/hdtv ] 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
[http://www.onastra.com/2124/en ] 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.



About SES:



SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 50 geostationary satellites
[http://www.ses.com/4232583/en ]. The company provides satellite services
[http://www.ses.com/4232583/en ] 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 (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) holds participations in Ciel
in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite
infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. Further information under: http://www.ses.com.




For further information please contact:
Markus Payer
Market Communication & PR
Chateau de Betzdorf
L-6815 Betzdorf
Luxembourg
+352-710-725-500
http://www.ses.com





Source: SES




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