MEDIACORP DEPLOYS ENVIVIO SOLUTION FOR SEA GAMES COVERAGE
Market-leading Muse™ software-based encoders enable Toggle, MediaCorp’s OTT service, to deliver high quality video to any device for the SEA Games
SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2015 – Envivio (NASDAQ: ENVI), a leading provider of software-based video processing and delivery solutions, today announced that Envivio Muse™ encoders have been deployed by MediaCorp for the SEA Games 2015 for its Toggle service delivering over-the-top (OTT) TV to viewers in Singapore.
The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are held every two years and host participants from 11 countries. This year, the popular event will boast coverage of 36 sports in 402 events, from aquatics to wushu martial arts.
“MediaCorp is delivering a digital 28th SEA Games to audiences in Singapore,” said Joe Igoe, chief technology officer of MediaCorp. “To deliver a high quality viewing experience, MediaCorp is implementing Envivio, the market leader for any-screen TV services.”
“We are delighted to be selected by one of our global media partners to innovate coverage of a major, live sporting event,” said Julien Signes, CEO, Envivio. “We strive every day to improve the video experience and our technology will help MediaCorp satisfy sports fans across Southeast Asia. With our advanced video processing and delivery software solutions, we are able to provide partners like MediaCorp the best possible video quality on any screen and at any time.”
Envivio Muse video compression software allows content providers to deliver traditional and live TV programs to consumers over IPTV broadcast networks, cable and satellite feeds. Providers around the globe use the software to deliver programming in standard or high definition, and to prepare their businesses for Ultra HD delivery.
More than 300 content and service providers around the globe have selected Envivio to power their multi-screen and Pay TV services. Visit www.envivio.com to learn more about TV without boundaries.
About Toggle
Toggle is MediaCorp’s new online service that redefines TV viewing. It goes beyond the television set, bringing news, entertainment, information, and behind-the-scene insights to viewers across multiple devices - computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones and Smart TVs. Log on to http://www.toggle.sg or download the app to access content for free.
About MediaCorp [JUDITH – The spacing below looks a little off to me. Should this all be one paragraph?]
MediaCorp is Singapore’s leading media company with the most complete range of platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital and out-of-home media.
It pioneered the development of Singapore’s broadcasting industry, with the broadcast of Radio in 1936 and Television in 1963. Today, MediaCorp has over 50 products and brands in four languages (English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil), reaching out to all adults in Singapore every week.
Initiatives in the new digital space include Internet TV-on-demand, High Definition TV broadcast and Over-the-Top (OTT) interactive services.
Beyond Singapore, MediaCorp is an active regional player through co-productions in TV dramas and movies, magazines publishing, as well as Channel NewsAsia International, one of the first Asian-owned English news channels.
Winner of numerous international awards and accolades including Asian Television Awards’ Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year, MediaCorp’s vision is to become Asia’s top media company, delivering valued content to the world.
For more information, please visit www.mediacorp.sg.
About Envivio
Envivio (NASDAQ: ENVI) is a global market leader and innovator of video software solutions that are trusted by video service providers and content companies worldwide to power stunning video quality and captivating, personalized experiences to their millions of viewers on their main screen as well as any device, over any network. Leveraging its pioneering and technically superior virtualized video delivery solutions, Envivio enables video operators of any size to increase revenues and reduce costs while uniquely providing the best-in-class quality, reliability, efficiency, and scalability to support the new age of video anywhere. Envivio is headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices worldwide in France, China and Singapore. Visit www.envivio.com for more information, or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the features and benefits of Envivio’s products. Actual results may vary materially due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, the risk that Envivio’s products do not operate as intended or do not receive market acceptance, unexpected changes in Envivio's business, failure to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner, the loss of a key customer, the loss of our sole source manufacturer, the loss of a key supplier, claims of technology infringement, general economic conditions and other risks detailed from time to time in Envivio's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015 and other SEC reports, which can be found at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Envivio undertakes no obligation to publicly release or otherwise disclose the result of any revision to these forward-looking statements that may be made as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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