STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Net Insight, a leading developer of efficient and scalable
transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks has received a
significant order to build the new nationwide media network for Emitel in
Poland. Net Insight won this order in partnership with Ericsson Poland.
Emitel, the leading terrestrial radio and TV network operator in Poland, will
use Net Insight's Nimbra platform and software technology for digital
terrestrial TV and GPS-free synchronization. The new media network also includes
contribution services between 16 TV studios in Poland.
The new technology will enable viewers in Poland access to TVP (Telewizja
Polska) channels in digital quality. The nationwide system for distribution of
TV services is based on the standard DVB-T.
Net Insight won this order in partnership with Ericsson Poland. Equipment, such
as head-end and installation services will be delivered by Ericsson Television
(previously Tandberg Television).
Implementation is expected to be finalized before the end of 2010.
"Ericsson's strong local presence and our end-to-end solution complemented by
Net Insight's media network technology were essential for winning this extensive
tender in fierce competition", says Staffan Henriksson, President of Ericsson in
Poland.
"The new media solution will protect and utilize existing investments in network
capacity and proven technology," says Przemyslaw Kurczewski, President of
Emitel.
"I am pleased that Net Insight is part of this project together with Ericsson
and Emitel delivering the new digital terrestrial TV network in Poland," says
Fredrik Trägårdh, CEO of Net Insight. "This order is the sixth DTT network that
Net Insight wins over six months".
Net Insight AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the
Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication on July 16th, 2010 at 08.45 CET
For further information, please contact:
Fredrik Trägårdh, CEO of Net Insight, +46 8 685 04 00,
fredrik.tragardh@netinsight.net
About Net Insight
Net Insight delivers the world´s most efficient and scalable transport solution
for Broadcast and IP Media, Digital Terrestrial TV, Mobile TV and IPTV/CATV
networks.
Net Insight products truly deliver 100 percent Quality of Service with three
times improvement in utilization of bandwidth for a converged transport
infrastructure. Net Insights Nimbra(TM) platform is the industry solution for
video, voice and data, reducing operational costs by 50 percent and enhancing
competitiveness in delivery of existing and new media services.
World class customers run mission critical video services over Net Insight
products for more than 100 million people in more than 40 countries. Net Insight
is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange.
For more information, visitwww.netinsight.net
About Ericsson
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an
all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable
business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 75,000 employees
generated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD 27.1 billion) in 2009. Founded in
1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX
NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
Fore more information, visit www.ericsson.pl
About Emitel
Emitel, a TP Capital Group company, is the leading terrestrial radio and TV
broadcast infrastructure operator in Poland. Services provided by us are divided
into three groups: radio, TV and communications.
Our services are characterized by the highest quality, innovative solutions, and
the newest technologies.
We are the country leader in digital radio/TV emission and development of
services based on the state-of-the-art wireless systems.
We are dynamically getting into Ethernet and IP based services as Virtual
Private Networks, Internet Access, Content Delivery or Dynamic Digital Signage.
Our offer includes also designing and installation of radio diffusion and radio
communications systems with related technical consulting, as well as leasing
infrastructure to broadcasters and operators.
Fore more information, visit www.emitel.pl
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