The partnership will allow E-Vision to employ Thomson's technology to deliver over its cable network High Definition Television (HDTV) content, which is as close to life-like as television can be.
E-Vision is the first entertainment provider in the Middle East to use this technology. It is also the only operator in the region whose cable network is able to receive and transmit HDTV content over its cable network.
This network capability was demonstrated through the use of the new Thomson HD cable set-top box, the DC1500 HD and high definition content today. The DC1500 HD supports all display modes with interlace and progressive scan modes and resolutions from 576 to 1080 lines for superior image quality.
The HDTV picture and sound quality on the one of the two JVC plasma television sets used in the demonstration was clearly superior to standard digital content.
At today's press conference, Humaid Rashid Sahoo, E-Vision's Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are committed to delivering the very best entertainment to our customers and will use the latest technology available where this enhances the quality of what we offer."
"Through its HD and triple play offering, Thomson is uniquely positioned to provide the very cutting-edge technology to which Humaid Rashid Sahoo has referred" said Frederic Kurkjian, Vice President, worldwide Cable Business Unit within the Access Platforms and Gateways division of Thomson. "we are very delighted to be showcasing with E-Vision today our digital equipment and solutions portofolio which provides unparalleled HDTV viewing experience in terms of image quality and content delivery" he added.
HDTV technology will bring the end user the best picture quality and resolution in order to take advantage of the new type of larger flat screens (Plasma, LCD, DLP, etc.) which are all ready for HDTV.
Thomson is a major player in the field of HD technology. It is involved in every stage of the high definition production and distribution chain, and provides an array of HD equipment and services for its media and entertainment customers.
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- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 09 - 2005 at 15:09
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Emirates Cable TV and Multimedia (E-Vision) today announced at CABSAT 2005 it had teamed up with Thomson, the leading global entertainment technology provider, to offer superior quality viewing through its cable system.
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Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorWednesday, March 09 - 2005 at 15:09 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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About E-Vision
Since its establishment, E-Vision has experienced tremendous growth in both offerings and subscription base. Currently, it broadcasts close to 200 channels in 21 languages, and carries bouquets from leading entertainment providers: Showtime, Orbit, ART, Pehla and Firstnet. Additionally, it passes more than 300,000 homes.
Apart from television channels, E-Vision launched its own channels: e-View, its Pay Per View Service; e-junior, its children's channel; e-Games, the interactive gaming channel; and the information channel, which has been recently overhauled to feature programming.
About Thomson
Partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries, Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, systems and services to help its media and entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realise their business goals and optimise their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The group intends to become the preferred partner to the media and entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson brands. For more information see www.thomson.net .
Thomson's Access Platforms and Gateways (AP&G) activity, part of the company's systems and equipment division, is a leading supplier of digital entertainment receivers to the world's major satellite and terrestrial broadcasters, and digital set-top boxes and high speed modems to cable operators. It is also one of the leading suppliers of high-speed modems, IP set top boxes, IP system integration services and telephones to telecom operators and ISPs around the globe. Products are marketed under the RCA, THOMSON and SpeedTouch brands. You can find more information on AP&G's products at www.thomson-broadband.com
E-Vision
Tel: 04 3135214
Fax: 04 3355752
Notes for editors
About E-Vision
Since its establishment, E-Vision has experienced tremendous growth in both offerings and subscription base. Currently, it broadcasts close to 200 channels in 21 languages, and carries bouquets from leading entertainment providers: Showtime, Orbit, ART, Pehla and Firstnet. Additionally, it passes more than 300,000 homes.
Apart from television channels, E-Vision launched its own channels: e-View, its Pay Per View Service; e-junior, its children's channel; e-Games, the interactive gaming channel; and the information channel, which has been recently overhauled to feature programming.
About Thomson
Partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries, Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, systems and services to help its media and entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realise their business goals and optimise their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The group intends to become the preferred partner to the media and entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson brands. For more information see www.thomson.net .
Thomson's Access Platforms and Gateways (AP&G) activity, part of the company's systems and equipment division, is a leading supplier of digital entertainment receivers to the world's major satellite and terrestrial broadcasters, and digital set-top boxes and high speed modems to cable operators. It is also one of the leading suppliers of high-speed modems, IP set top boxes, IP system integration services and telephones to telecom operators and ISPs around the globe. Products are marketed under the RCA, THOMSON and SpeedTouch brands. You can find more information on AP&G's products at www.thomson-broadband.com
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