HaiVision and NETe2 Asia Introduce hai1000 Multi-stream H.264 Network Video Codec to Southeast Asia

HaiVision Systems Inc. (Montreal, Canada) today announces that NETe2 Asia, Singapore's leading integrator for network video and video conferencing solutions, has extended its product certification to include HaiVision's most powerful product series, the hai1000.

(PRWEB) November 21, 2006 -- HaiVision Systems Inc. (Montreal, Canada) today announces that NETe2 Asia, Singapore's leading integrator for network video and video conferencing solutions, has extended its product certification to include HaiVision's most powerful product series, the hai1000. The hai1000 incorporates the extreme performance MPEG-4 AVC / H264 compression core which allows full resolution, full frame rate video to be transmitted over IP at T1 (E1) bitrates. With a business partnership that dates back to HaiVision's founding, NETe2 Asia and HaiVision have together realized projects leveraging the performance characteristics of HaiVision products and the integration expertise of NETe2 Asia to deliver best-in-class solutions to the most demanding clients in the region.

"The HaiVision hai1000 presents the next generation of HaiVision technology for remote interactive video," stated Mark Chng, NETe2 Asia's General Manager. "The hai1000 builds on the extreme quality, high resolution and low latency benefits that have made its predecessors, the hai500 and hai300, the ultimate network video systems. NETe2 Asia has recognized the tremendous market opportunity for solutions based on the hai1000 product line and we look forward to promoting these to our customer base."

"HaiVision's products are the heart of the world's most prestigious telepresence suites, surveillance systems, medical operating theaters, and classrooms," states Peter Maag, HaiVision's VP of Marketing. "Thanks to the integration expertise of partners like NETe2 Asia, HaiVision continues to establish new levels of performance for interactive media communication applications."

Designed around HaiVision's new MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 core compression (TRUE-H.264) engine hardware, the hai1000 delivers unsurpassed multi-stream, high resolution video and super wideband audio across IP networks at bandwidths anywhere from 256 kbps to 6 Mbps. The hai1000 is ideally suited for applications requiring multiple bi-directional audio video streams delivered at the lowest latency.

About NETe2 Asia Pte Ltd.
Based in Singapore NETe2 Asia provides integrated business solutions, systems and software for video, voice and data to multinational corporations, governments, and the military. Solutions include videoconferencing for large boardrooms, executive conference rooms, and small meeting rooms as well as operational conferencing, IP video, and mission critical video transmission. NETe2 Asia incorporates the highest performance technologies within large-scale, turnkey installations, leveraging in-house R&D and consulting skills to deliver customized solutions, support and value-added services.

About HaiVision Systems Inc.
Based in Montreal, Canada, HaiVision Systems Inc. is a private company dedicated to improving the way people work through the use of advanced network video technology. HaiVision's products are widely deployed within the foremost TelePresence suites and boardrooms worldwide. They are also used in the medical field supporting information and service delivery within hospital campuses and across nations. The most progressive educational institutions also use HaiVision technology for distance education - continuous presence network video systems linking specialized teachers with students throughout K-12 and higher education systems.

For further information, please contact:
Ceicy Tsui            
HaiVision Systems Inc.   
Tel: (514) 334-5445, ext. 251         
Email: ctsui (at) haivision.com
Web: www.haivision.com

Mark Chng, Managing Director
NETe2 Asia Pte Ltd.
Tel: +65 6723 6363
Web Site: www.nete2asia.com

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