(International Consumer Electronics Show) –
Entropic (Nasdaq:ENTR), a world leader in semiconductor
solutions for the connected home, and Unitron Group announced today
that the Unitron Johansson multi-switch, powered by Entropic's
EN5218 channel stacking switch (CSS) technology, gives Sky
subscribers in the UK and Ireland multi-dwelling units (MDUs) full
access to the Sky+ PVR and multi-room services, where prior Sky+
was not previously possible.
Sky, along with Sky ASHAs, the Authorized Sky Homes Agent
installer network, was looking for flexible multi-switch satellite
solutions to work across a mixed class of set-top box (STB)
installations. By leveraging the Johansson 9742 multi-switch, Sky
and its installers can simplify whole-home deployments and allow
consumers to experience entertainment their way by delivering Sky+
content to multiple rooms in their home, without affecting the
homeowners or MDU's specifications for aesthetics.
Brendan Hegarty, Sky's Head of Homes and Independent Retailers
commented, "Since the deployment of the new Johansson multi-switch
all residents in MDUs can now enjoy the full benefits of Sky's
services, including our multi-room package, which lets subscribers
enjoy Sky TV channels throughout the home, so different family
members can watch the shows they love at the same time."
The Johansson multi-switch leverages Entropic's CSS technology
to seamlessly distribute signals for eight receivers when in legacy
mode, and can expand up to 24 receivers when in Single Cable Router
(SCR) mode. By cascading several 9742 switches, entire MDU systems
can be supported. By enabling SCR mode in Unitron's Johansson 9742
multi-switch, Entropic's technology enabled Sky to simplify the
deployment and lower the overall cost of satellite service
installation.
"Our Johansson multi-switch product with Entropic's
industry-proven CSS silicon gives power to the Sky subscriber –
allowing them to take charge of how they watch TV with Sky+," said
Willy Lamaire, general manager, Unitron Group. "Additionally, as a
simplified deployment, we are lowering the capital expenditures for
both Sky and the Sky ASHA network of installers, as we removed the
need for expensive truck rolls or installer appointments – through
the single cable run architecture."
"We're transforming the whole-home entertainment experience with
our single-wire satellite solutions – from the installation method
at the MDU to the way in which next-generation services are
delivered into the home," said Matt Rhodes, senior vice president,
Global Marketing, Entropic. "By working with Unitron we have
enabled Sky to target new subscribers by simply leveraging our
technology for single cable runs from the satellite dish to deliver
Sky+ service where it would otherwise be impossible."
About BSkyB
Sky is the UK and Ireland's leading home entertainment and
communications company. Around 40% of all homes have a direct
relationship with Sky through its range of TV, broadband and home
telephony services.
Sky is the UK's biggest investor in television content,
investing more than £2.5 billion a year in channels such as Sky 1,
Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky
News. Around two-thirds of Sky's content spend is invested in
the UK and Sky is the fastest-growing source of investment in
original British programmes. More than 30 million people watch
Sky content each week.
Alongside its commitment to offering customers a greater choice
of high-quality content, Sky is a leading innovator. Customers
enjoy total control and flexibility over their favourite TV through
Sky+, watch TV on the move through Sky Go, and enjoy the best
quality TV experience at home through High Definition and 3D.
Sky distributes its content broadly over several platforms,
including satellite, cable, IPTV, mobile and WiFi. NOW TV,
Sky's second consumer brand, builds on the company's leadership in
internet TV. Sky is also the UK's fastest-growing home
communications company and favourite 'triple-play' provider of TV,
broadband and home phone.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities
in which it operates by taking positive action on the environment,
supporting grassroots sports and increasing access to, and
participation in, the arts. Sky employs 24,000 people, has
annual revenues of £7.2 billion and is estimated to support a £5.4
billion contribution to UK GDP. Sky is listed on the London
Stock Exchange (BSY).
www.sky.com/corporate
About Unitron Group
Unitron Group is an international group of companies, offering
state-of-the-art headend technologies and digital TV accessories,
for providing TV distribution to multi-dwelling and residential
buildings. Unitron's solutions are available to many Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers and TV-operators, under
their own brand-names. Installers and customers have access to our
'Johansson' branded products via a worldwide network of
distributors.
About Entropic
Entropic™ (Nasdaq:ENTR) is a world leader in semiconductor
solutions for the connected home. The Company transforms how
traditional HDTV broadcast and IP-based streaming video content is
seamlessly, reliably, and securely delivered, processed, and
distributed into and throughout the home. Entropic's
next-generation Set-top Box (STB) System-on-a-Chip (SoC) and
Connectivity solutions enable Pay-TV operators to offer consumers
more captivating whole-home entertainment experiences by
transforming the way digital entertainment is delivered, connected
and consumed – in the home and on the go. For more information,
please visit Entropic at: www.entropic.com, read our blog Entropic
Topics, or get social with us at @Entropic_News, or on Facebook,
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historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding Entropic's DBS ODU technologies, its related prospects
and its role in the future of home networking. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause Entropic's actual results to be materially
different from historical results or from any results expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include,
but are not limited to, competition, risks associated with
Entropic's dependence on a limited number of customers and
suppliers, technology risks, the risk that the market for HD video
and multimedia content delivery solutions may not develop as
Entropic anticipates and other factors discussed in the "Risk
Factors" section of Entropic's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 2013. All forward-looking
statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary
statement. Entropic is providing this information as of the date of
this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
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