BNS and PTC to Supply H.264 Equipment for Groundbreaking Video Transport Service in Vietnam

The deal will enable the first broadcast quality video transportation in the country.

HONG KONG (PRWEB) July 4, 2006 -- Broadband Network Systems Ltd, together with partner PTC Ltd, has secured a ground breaking deal to provide H.264 SD live encoders and decoders to Vietnam to enable the first broadcast quality video transportation in the country.

The Envivio H.264 SD live encoders and decoders will be used for the commercial launch of broadcast quality video transport from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by an undisclosed top Vietnamese telco.

“As the fastest growing economy in Asia after China, Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a regional economic power with consumer entertainment needs to match,” said Jeffrey Soong, CEO of Hong Kong based BNS. “Offering H.264 broadcast quality video transport marks a significant milestone in transforming Vietnam’s entertainment landscape and we are excited to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking development.”

Envivio industry leading MPEG-4 H.264 broadcast series encoders and decoders offer highest quality video services at the lowest possible bit rate and can reduce operational costs through streamlining existing infrastructure.

About BNS
Broadband Network Systems Ltd is a Strategic Consultancy, Technology Integrator and Content Aggregator, providing advanced IPTV solutions to the service provider community. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with regional offices and representatives in Beijing, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo, BNS serves a diverse set of Broadband Service Providers interested in maximizing their potential within the IPTV space. BNS has extensive hands-on experience in all facets of design, implementation, management and service operation of broadband networks and broadband video in Asia with clients including Chunghwa Telecom, Hanaro Telecom, Telekom Malaysia and many others. www.bnsltd.com

BNS Contact: Anke Gill, +852 2180 9918

About PTC Ltd.
Pham Tuan Trading Company Ltd. has main activity of trading and consultant in telecom and broadcasting industry in Vietnam. Contact ptc@hn.vnn.vn.

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