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HD, Set, Launch! Pixelmetrix Electronic Couch PotatoTM goes High Definition for IBC 2011


IBC Amsterdam, September 6, 2011 – Pixelmetrix, the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, will showcase the full multi-resolution support for HD over HDMI on the Electronic Couch Potato™ (ECP) at Booth 1B28.

The ECP connects after the Set Top Box (STB) and provides feedback on various service quality parameters to a central site. It stands out with its ability to emulate an end-user changing channels on a STB via a built-in infrared (IR) transmitter. Service plan verification, channel switching and multiple measurements on service quality for each channel reported to a central management console, give service providers valuable insight into the viewer experience and confirms the availability of subscribed-to channels.

Also new for the ECP is the Video Quality Index™ (VQI). This video quality measurement tool scans all channels, identifies common video impairments such as macro-blocking, tiling and freeze frame, then combines them to a single, integrated metric. Results are consolidated across all channels and remote sites – making it easy to identify when and where video quality issues strike.

Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President & CEO, said, "The combination of the latest HD support and automatic video quality evaluation makes the ECP the perfect tool to monitor the 'business end' of your network while saving OPEX."

Pixelmetrix extensive portfolio of Test, Measurement and Monitoring Solutions to be featured along include the new Consolidator™ - Network Management System, StationView™ for Simple Effective Monitoring, as well as a suite of solutions comprising of Affordable Transport Stream Recording and Playout, Terrestrial Network Monitoring, TS Monitoring, IP Headend Monitoring and more.

Pixelmetrix develops a host of IPTV and Preventive Monitoring systems that offer unique attributes and versatility, allowing operators to achieve end-to-end visibility and keep tabs on their network architecture.

IBC 2011 will be held from September 9 to 13 at the RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam.


Marcom contact:
Sharifah Ahmad
Pixelmetrix Corporation
Tel: +65 6547 4935
Email: sharifah@pixelmetrix.com

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About Pixelmetrix Corporation

Pixelmetrix Corporation is the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital, cable, terrestrial and IPTV networks.  The company provides equipment and network intelligence systems to television broadcasters for the management and monitoring of quality of service and quality of experience.  Headquartered in Singapore, Pixelmetrix has offices in the United States and Europe.

Pixelmetrix suite of quality assurance solutions are featured as the Emmy® Award winning DVStation, DVStation-Mini2, DVStation-Remote, DVStation-Pod, DVStation-IP3, DVStor2, IPGen, DVShift, DVProbe-C, DVProbe-S2, DPI Auditor, EndGame, Electronic Couch Potato, ECP Consolidator, StationView, Consolidator and ConsolidatorPlus.  These are trademarks of Pixelmetrix Corporation.

Pixelmetrix clientele include CNN/Turner Networks, Viacom, Fox, CBS, ESPN, Disney, Univision, Telefutura, HBO, NHK, Japan Telecom, KPBS, NTL, Sky PerfecTV! Japan, British Telecom, Canal+, Towercast, AT&T, Verizon, Telus, NTT, Rai Way, Virgin Media, Telstra, WIN TV and more.

Pixelmetrix has been conferred the Cable & Satellite International Highly Commended Product of the Year Award 2010, Frost & Sullivan Industrial Technologies Award 2009, C+T Technology Development Award 2009, Cable & Satellite International Product of the Year Award 2008, Engineering & Technology Emmy® Award 2007, Broadcast Engineering publication Pick Hit Awards 2008 and 2005, TV Technology publication STAR Awards (Superior Technology Award Recipient) 2007, 2004 and 2000, BIRTV Product of the Year Award 2006, Cable-Satellite/Mediacast Product of the Year Awards 2004 and 2003, as well as the Peter Wayne Award 2000, for Best Design and Innovation.

For more information, visit www.pixelmetrix.com or email queries to info@pixelmetrix.com.