PanAmSat Presents One of the First Demonstrations of Satellite-Based Broadband Wireless Networks
July 12 2005 - 7:43PM
PR Newswire (US)
PanAmSat Presents One of the First Demonstrations of
Satellite-Based Broadband Wireless Networks Galaxy 11 to Transmit
Live Video Feed to Handheld Devices at WiMAX Forum in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PanAmSat (NYSE:PA)
announced today that it was joining forces with KenCast, Inc. and
Trinity Workplace Learning to demonstrate the first
satellite-delivered live video to handheld devices. Taking place at
the WiMAX Forum Plenary, on July 12 and 13 in Vancouver, Canada, a
live video stream from Trinity's facilities in Dallas, TX will be
uplinked to PanAmSat's Galaxy 11, then encoded and transcoded by
Kencast to handheld devices at the Vancouver trade show. Sponsored
by Intel and many others, the WiMAX Forum Plenary is one of the
industry's leading events for showcasing the application of WiMAX
technology. "PanAmSat has been the industry leader in promoting and
utilizing new and innovative technology, first with compressed
digital delivery to cable systems then creating the first
high-definition television neighborhood and now WiMAX.
Satellite-delivered WiMAX technology is the future for handheld
devices such as smartphones and laptops," said Bruce Haymes, senior
vice president, Business Development. "WiMAX will also enable the
delivery of IPTV throughout the U.S. as well as being integrated
into our satellite news gathering or SNG services. We are very
excited to show the possibilities of WiMAX on our Galaxy 11
satellite." The demonstration will provide live delivery of 10
streaming video channels. Two will be provided by Trinity,
including a live feed of its Law Enforcement as well as its Fire
and Emergency Training Network. By providing wireless broadband
access, emergency personnel such as firefighters and police
officers can be in immediate contact with the crisis situation.
WiMAX is a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of
last-mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and
DSL. WiMAX will provide fixed, nomadic, portable and, eventually,
mobile wireless broadband connectivity without the need for direct
line-of-sight with a base station. It is expected that WiMAX
technology will be incorporated in notebook computers and
smartphones in 2006, allowing for urban areas and cities to become
"MetroZones" for portable outdoor broadband wireless access. Formed
in June 2001, The WiMAX Forum(TM) is a nonprofit association
working to facilitate the deployment of broadband wireless networks
based on the IEEE 802.16 standard by helping to ensure the
compatibility and inter- operability of broadband wireless access
equipment. The WiMAX Forum is the only organization bringing
compliance and interoperability to the wireless broadband industry
with its testing and certification program, WiMAX Forum Certified
(TM). Cetecom labs will be testing products for WiMAX Forum
certification beginning July, 2005. PanAmSat is a member of the
WiMAX Forum along with many other industry leaders, including
Intel, Microsoft, Nokia and Samsung. About PanAmSat Through its
owned and operated fleet of 23 satellites, PanAmSat (NYSE:PA) is a
leading global provider of video, broadcasting and network
distribution and delivery services. In total, the Company's
in-orbit fleet is capable of reaching over 98 percent of the
world's population through cable television systems, broadcast
affiliates, direct-to-home operators, Internet service providers
and telecommunications companies. In addition, PanAmSat supports
the largest concentration of satellite-based business networks in
the U.S., as well as specialized communications services in remote
areas throughout the world. DATASOURCE: PanAmSat CONTACT: Kathryn
Lancioni of PanAmSat, +1-203-210-8649, or Web site:
http://www.panamsat.com/
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