iN DEMAND Moves HD and VOD Distribution to SES AMERICOM, HD-PRIME
Cable’s innovative provider of HD and VOD content selects cable’s most
advanced distribution neighborhood for location, reliability and broader
reach of AMC-10 satellite
PRINCETON, NJ – March 31, 2005 – With its HD and VOD distribution
platform the clear choice among leading programmers and content
providers, SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext: Paris and
Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG), today announced iN DEMAND Networks
has moved INHD Networks and on-demand content delivery to its AMC-10
satellite. The multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement for a full
transponder of capacity makes iN DEMAND the latest resident of HD-PRIME,
cable’s most advanced, two-satellite neighborhood designed to deliver
new services like HD and VOD to digital homes across the nation.
Under the agreement, SES AMERICOM’s HD-PRIME is distributing the INHD
and INHD2 high-definition television networks, which feature live
sports, movies, music, events and entertainment specials available to
more than 47 million cable subscribers nationwide. iN DEMAND has also
tapped SES AMERICOM and its AMC-10 spacecraft for satellite delivery of
on-demand content and programming from its centralized “pitcher” uplink
to its “catcher” downlinks located in cable headends across the country.
“SES AMERICOM and its HD-PRIME cable neighborhood provide iN DEMAND with
advanced and reliable satellites in the best locations, which will
enable our HD and VOD services to reach more homes than ever before,”
said John Vartanian, senior vice president, technology and operations
for iN DEMAND Networks. “As our INHD Networks and on-demand services
continue to experience exciting growth, iN DEMAND has the most
dependable distribution network in place to meet subscriber demand.”
“Subscribers of iN DEMAND’s exciting INHD Networks and VOD services will
be glad to know the leading content provider has the foremost
distribution platform in the industry,” said Carl Capista, vice
president of North American media and entertainment media services for
SES AMERICOM. “The leading cable operators, cable networks, and
professional sports leagues rely on iN DEMAND to produce compelling
programming, and SES AMERICOM is honored to deliver it aboard HD-PRIME
to a growing number of viewers nationwide.”
The AMC-10 satellite is one of two identical A2100 spacecraft, built by
Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, which have been optimized to
deliver next generation programming services, including high-definition
channels and VOD. AMC-10 and AMC-11 are all C-band satellites, operating
from 135 and 131 degrees west longitude respectively. Each of the 24
transponders is supported by a 20 watt SSPA, delivering almost a 20%
increase over their predecessors. In addition, a higher level of
on-board redundancy plus an in-orbit satellite, AMC-7, currently
operating at 137 degrees west longitude, protect the cable programming
services and the customers who rely on them.
About iN DEMAND
iN DEMAND Networks is the world’s leading PPV and VOD provider,
delivering television premieres of the best movies, championship boxing,
mega-event wrestling, professional and college sports, plus original
entertainment. iN DEMAND also offers MLB EXTRA INNINGS, NBA LEAGUE PASS,
NHL CENTER ICE, MLS DIRECT KICK and NASCAR IN CAR. iN DEMAND also owns
and operates two 24-hour linear high definition television channels,
INHD and INHD2. The company’s shareholders are Comcast iN DEMAND
Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment
– Advance/Newhouse Partnership. Further information about the company
can be found on the Internet at www.indemand.com.
About INHD Networks
INHD and INHD2 are the most widely distributed HDTV networks on cable
today. Available on Adelphia, Bright House, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox,
and Time Warner cable systems, the channels are available to more than
47 million subscribers and service more than 2 million HD households.
INHD and INHD2 provide a full spectrum of compelling high-definition
entertainment including live sports through partnerships with MLB, NBA,
CSTV: College Sports Television, Arena Football League, PGA Tour and the
United Stated Olympic Committee, movies, music, events and entertainment
specials. INHD Networks is committed to adding 100 hours of original HD
programming each month through the launch of exciting original series
such as Major League Ballparks: Cathedrals of the Game, Fields of Glory,
The A List, Hollywood Walks and Reel Look. In addition, INHD2 is the
exclusive cable home to more than 35 movies made for IMAX® Theaters.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM,
Inc. is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications
services. Established in 1973 with its first satellite circuit for the
U.S. Department of Defense, the company currently operates a fleet of 16
spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service
throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES
AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to
any region in the world. In 2001, the company established AMERICOM
Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing
satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense
agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES
AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and
maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile
communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions,
carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication
and content distribution solutions.
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