Eutelsat at IBC 2013: New Steps for Ultra HD, Innovative Connected TV Platforms and World-First Live Demo of the "Smart LNB"

Eutelsat at IBC 2013: New Steps for Ultra HD, Innovative Connected TV Platforms and World-First Live Demo of the "Smart LNB"

PARIS, August 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --



Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) one of the world's top satellite
operators, will be showcasing the latest developments of Ultra HD, new features of turnkey
connected TV platforms and presenting its "smart LNB" in a world-first live demo during
IBC 2013 in Amsterdam from September 13-17 (Hall 1 - stand D59).



Getting the full picture on Ultra HD



With the launch of Europe's first dedicated Ultra HD channel in January this year,
Eutelsat has demonstrated how its satellites are already geared up to deliver the consumer
broadcast industry's most immersive viewing experience. Eutelsat is now taking the next
step with the launch of an Ultra HD channel with HEVC encoding that will be multiplexed
with the existing Quad HD signal in the same EUTELSAT 10A transponder. This second channel
is aimed at being decoded by Ultra HD set top boxes equipped with HEVC chipsets that will
feed consumer Ultra HD TV sets via a single HDMI cable. Working in partnership with
leading broadcasters, exclusive Ultra HD content will also be shown on the latest
generation of consumer displays.



Connected TV platforms reaching new levels of experience



Eutelsat is steadily expanding its portfolio of connected TV platform solutions. It
will present the latest features of IPTV platforms tailored for broadcasters and network
operators that are taking viewing beyond linear TV to non-linear services and beyond the
TV set onto multi-screens and mobile devices. Eutelsat will also show the performance of
DTH/broadband platforms that show how a hybrid infrastructure can deliver new levels of
interactivity to enhance the user experience.



The "smart LNB" for a new satellite broadcasting ecosystem



The Eutelsat stand will host the first live demo of the recently announced interactive
"smart LNB" that opens the door for broadcasters to operate their own ecosystem of linear
television and connected TV services directly by satellite. The "smart LNB" is a
new-generation electronic feed connected to an antenna with an embedded transmitter to
provide services such as HbbTV, pay-per-view, social networking, live show participation,
personal subscription management and audience measurement.



For your agenda:



Ultra HD: The full picture? Saturday, September 14, 11am



A roundtable on Ultra HD in partnership with TVB Europe. The roundtable will assemble
industry experts to discuss the readiness of the 4K transmission chain, technical
developments, consumer expectations and much more. (Eutelsat stand)



Two press briefings on product and service announcements:




- Friday, September 13, 11am Eutelsat press briefing (Balcony Suites BM 21,
Hall 1, Room 4)
- Saturday, September 14, 11.30am Joint press briefing with Telekom Austria (The
Amsterdam Suite, RAI Congress Centre (1st floor)


About Eutelsat Communications



With 32 satellites delivering reach of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia,
significant parts of the Americas and the Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext
Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world's leading satellite operators. As
of 30 June 2013, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,600 television
channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and
Africa. The Group's satellites also provide a wide range of services for TV contribution,
corporate networks and fixed and mobile broadband markets. Headquartered in Paris,
Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ over 780 commercial, technical and operational
professionals from 30 countries. http://www.eutelsat.com




Eutelsat Communications

CONTACT: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr


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