VANCOUVER, B.C., March 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inca Networks announced today that triple-play provider, Pembroke Advanced Communications (PAC), has implemented Inca's Intelligent Video Delivery platform to upgrade their digital MPEG-4 HD/SD TV service, PAC-TV. PAC, one of the oldest telephone companies in Georgia, is phasing out aging, outdated, and underperforming video equipment from various vendors as it transitions to a 100 per cent Inca headend in the near future. With a full IP video core in place, PAC will be positioned to deliver advanced linear IPTV today and be ready for advanced multiscreen services in the future.
John Hoskins, Network Administrator at PAC says, "The Inca gear is drop dead simple to use – the best I have seen in the business. We can easily configure channels in a matter of minutes. The devices are rock solid and our customers are very happy with the quality of the video they are receiving."
Success in the video business requires smart investments in infrastructure. In a move to improve the quality, affordability and efficiency of PAC-TV, Pembroke set out to build its own network with a single, unified provisioning, monitoring and management interface across all video delivery equipment. They chose Inca's Intelligent Video Delivery platform, including MPEG-4 AVC IP transcoder products to cost-effectively process off-air HD signals from local network affiliates - such as CBS, NBC, and ABC - in house. For national and regional content, Inca ASI to IP converters receive close to 200 satellite channels, monitor them and seamlessly stream them into the PAC IP video network.
With VidiOSTM intelligent monitoring built into every Inca product, PAC has deep visibility and control of all its channels, optimizing troubleshooting and streamlining operations while delivering the highest quality video. A consistent, user-friendly interface across all Inca equipment ensures simple configuration and day-to-day operation for the PAC team.
"Inca is a good fit for us. Their equipment is extremely cost-efficient and keeps our 'per channel' cost down. With other vendors, we had to pay for the volume of outbound MPEG traffic, but with Inca there are no additional licensing fees for adding outbound bandwidth. Cost of ownership is significantly lower with Inca gear too; once you've bought the chassis, you've pretty much bought all the capabilities at one time," says Hoskins.
"By integrating our modular hardware with powerful VidiOS software, Inca provides operators the flexibility and scalability to affordably and seamlessly upgrade their networks from legacy infrastructure to the latest IP video and multiscreen capabilities," says Jeff Campbell, CEO, Inca Networks. "We are proud to support Pembroke Advanced Communications as they continue to expand their IPTV offering and position the company for the future of multiscreen video."
About Pembroke Advanced Communications
Founded in 1905 and owned continuously since 1946 by members of the Beardslee family, Pembroke Advanced Communications (PAC) offers high-speed broadband Internet access, HD and SD digital television services along with cellular and landline telephone technologies. PAC also offers network and computer support services for business and residential applications. Its fiber optic (FTTH) network enables digital signals to carry Internet, television and communications services simultaneously over minute threads at speeds unheard of even five years ago. PAC is also the only advanced communications company in Bryan County, Georgia area that maintains locally based customer service and technical support. For more information, visit http://www.pemtelco.com/
About Inca Networks
Inca Networks is reinventing the future of multiscreen video delivery. Inca offers industry-leading Intelligent Video Delivery™, a revolutionary software-centric solution for intelligent, real-time processing of linear and multiscreen television content. At its core is VidiOS™, an advanced software processing and monitoring engine that provides deep visibility and control of all video flows, combined with powerful, modular hardware. Inca's IP video solutions address all aspects of next-generation video, including high density MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 HD and SD transcoder modules for linear and multi-screen adaptive bit-rate (ABR) and HTTP live streaming (HLS) services; demultiplexing and remapping of MPTS video from satellite and off-air sources to SPTS streams in digital cable, DSL and fiber to the home (FTTH) IPTV networks; multi-viewer mosaic and status monitoring software, digital music service demuxing, and modular ASI to IP conversion. Video providers around the globe use Inca to easily and affordably deliver content, to any screen on any network, all with a superior customer viewing experience and a second-to-none view of the network. http://www.incanetworks.com
For more information please contact Debra Hadden, Tel. +1-604-240-3196 haddencommunications@gmail.com
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