With this partnership, Helius and Spacenet are reducing the barriers to businesses deploying sophisticated digital video networks by seamlessly integrating Helius content management systems with Spacenet's efficient multicast transport. Current Spacenet customers can easily add the Helius service and hardware components to deploy digital signage and training to distributed locations, while new customers seeking IP-Video solutions can take advantage of a robust integrated connectivity solution from Spacenet.
"Spacenet sees digital content delivery as a key strength and differentiator," said Bill Gerety, president and CEO of Spacenet. "Helius MediaGate technology is a natural fit for our IP-video based distance learning and digital signage initiatives. With Helius products, we are able to deliver a full package of application services and IP-video integration."
Patented software from Helius advances the connection between terrestrial and satellite networks to deliver IP-video when and where it is needed. Service offerings from Spacenet provide single vendor solutions for hybrid satellite and terrestrial connectivity.
Retail organizations such as retailers, grocery stores and gas/convenience stores will benefit from this offering with the potential to deliver digital signage and employee training on the same digital video network.
"We are very pleased to work with Spacenet," said Ron Heinz, executive chairman of Helius Inc. "With their state-of-the-art connectivity and managed network capabilities, they can give customers an integrated solution for IP-video applications."
Please come see the solutions at Retail Systems 2006, booth #2121 in the Corporate Systems Pavilion, McCormick Place, Chicago.
About Helius Inc.
Helius Inc. provides leading business-class data broadcasting solutions through secure and reliable delivery of broadband IP over satellites and local area networks. Helius products serve as the communications bridge between the satellite transmission and terrestrial integration of business-critical data, addressing in particular the stringent requirements for video transmission. This reliable and secure integration gives organizations the ability to implement new high bandwidth applications such as digital signage, distance learning, and corporate sales training and deliver these applications from satellite distribution straight to employee desktops. For more information, visit www.helius.com.
About Spacenet
Spacenet is a services group of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. Spacenet Inc., based in McLean, Va., offers connectivity, value-added applications and managed networks to customers in North America and worldwide, including its Connexstar satellite and hybrid terrestrial broadband networking solutions for enterprise and government customers, and StarBand residential and small-office VSAT services. Spacenet has more than 20 years of experience providing wide area networks, application support, customer care and network management for some of the largest satellite-based networks in the world. Visit Spacenet at www.spacenet.com.
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