SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. , a leading provider of IP video gateway products that enable transmission of broadcast-quality video over IP networks, announced today that its IP video gateways played a key role in enabling the live HDTV broadcast backhaul of Super Bowl(R) XL. This is the third year that Path 1's technology was selected for end-to-end delivery of the Super Bowl broadcast in high definition over an MPLS-enabled fiber-optic network. Path 1's IP video gateways were used to enable high-definition broadcast-quality transmission of the world's most-watched program.
"Once again, Path 1 was selected for its critical technology that guarantees the backhaul of high quality video in HD over an IP network. The decision to rely on our products to flawlessly deliver such a high-profile televised event is testament to the value we provide for broadcasters," said Tom Tullie, CEO of Path 1. "Leveraging our advanced IP video gateway technology, Path 1 gives broadcasters advanced network equipment that ensures high-quality picture resolution into people's homes worldwide."
Path 1's IP video gateways address the technical challenges associated with delivering broadcast-quality video at standard definition, High Definition and uncompressed video speeds over public or private IP networks. Using a state-of-the-art embedded processor platform and patent-pending algorithms, Path 1's IP video gateways shield the video signals from severe network impairments, such as significant delay, jitter, packet loss, out-of-order packets and error recovery, and preserve the broadcast-quality video standard that broadcasters demand. Path 1's IP video gateways enable broadcast network operators to significantly extend their reach in exchanging High Definition video content using widely available IP networks.
About Path 1 Network Technologies Inc.
Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. is the pioneer and leading provider of video transport products that enable the conversion and distribution of real-time, broadcast-quality video over Internet Protocol (IP) through public and private networks. From the delivery of live MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and VC-1 standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) broadcasts to video on demand (VOD), Path 1's video infrastructure platforms allow broadcasters, cable, telco, satellite and mobile operators to transmit high-quality point-to-point, multipoint and multiplexed video across town or around the world. To find out more about Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. visit our website at http://www.path1.com/ or call 877/ONE-PATH (663-7284).
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