VRT in Belgium has chosen “DAB by Factum”

VRT, the public service Flemish Radio- and Television Company (Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep), has chosen to order a complete DAB head end system with full redundancy from Factum Electronics AB. In stiff competition, Factum will replace the existing DAB equipment at VRT. The Factum equipment consists of a redundant multiplexer system, redundant audio encoders, dynamic range controllers, redundant data broadcasting servers and the newly developed seamless redundancy switch. A comprehensive package of training and software development tools, is also part of the order. During 2004 Factum Electronics delivered several similar digital radio solutions to customers in Denmark, Germany, Italy, Korea and the United Kingdom. “We have had great success with our DAB systems during 2004. Belgium is one of our new markets and we are very proud to be entrusted to supply our DAB solution to VRT. This is yet a proof that the Factum DAB system is cutting edge within the industry”, says Hans Runesten, Chairman of Factum Electronics AB and CEO of Effnet Holding. “VRT has chosen Factum as supplier since the system is prepared to take on service multiplexers using STI, and because of the audio quality using DRC and first class audio encoder HW and SW. The seamless redundancy switch is also an important factor in choosing Factum. They fully met our requirements and understand our approach to broadcasting”, says Ronny Vanblaere, Manager Transmissions-operations at VRT Factum Electronics AB is a leading DAB system provider to large national broadcasters, network operators and commercial radio stations. “"DAB by Factum" is an established concept for user-friendly and flexible systems. Factum is not only offering the solutions to digital challenges, we are setting the standards and are leading the way for the new kind of radio”, concludes Kenneth Lundgren, Managing Director of Factum Electronics. For further information, please contact: Hans Runesten, Chairman, Factum Electronics AB and CEO, Effnet Holding AB, +46 8 564 605 50, +46 70 280 2626, hans.runesten@effnet.com Kenneth Lundgren, MD, Factum Electronics AB ,+46 13 36 86 07, +46 703 69 00 29, kenneth.lundgren@factum.se Ronny Vanblaere, Manager Transmissions-operations at VRT,+32 2 741 50 74, ronny.vanblaere@vrt.be