TVMAX Migrates to All-Digital Network With Scopus Headend Piccolo Solution

Leading Provider of Cable Services to MDU Market Builds Digital Delivery on
Scopus End-to-End Solution

PRINCETON, New Jersey, January 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scopus Video
Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCOP), a provider of digital video networking
solutions, today announced that Texas-based TVMAX has purchased a complete
headend solution (Piccolo) to support its migration to an all-digital
network. With approximately 100,000 passings, TVMAX is a leader in providing
cable services to MDU (multiple dwelling unit) housing communities in the
greater Houston, TX area. The new Scopus installation will enable the company
to deliver high-quality digital programming to subscribers securely and
cost-effectively.
"We chose to partner with Scopus because they offer smart solutions for
the cost-effective delivery of digital programming today and advanced
services going forward. Our decision to use a single-vendor headend solution
simplifies day-to-day operation and ongoing maintenance of the digital
delivery infrastructure," said David J. Curtin, chief operating officer and
executive vice president at TVMAX. "Scopus products are used successfully by
cable providers across the globe. Their end-to-end solution and extensive
support capabilities fit our needs and goals as we transition to a total
digital solution."
TVMAX will use Scopus' UE-9240 real-time QUAD MPEG-2 encoders to encode
local channels while IVG-7102 Intelligent Headend Video Gateways will
aggregate feeds for each multicast and perform grooming, rate shaping, and
ASI-to-GigE conversion. Programming will be processed by the IVG-7208
Intelligent Broadcast QAM Gateway for delivery to the RF network and
subsequent end-user reception via a digital set-top box (STB). TVMAX will
streamline ad insertion by incorporating the IVG-7500 Intelligent Video
Splicer into the mix. The IVG-7500 features seamless splicing and
standards-based DPI implementation for compatibility with major ad server
providers.
Scopus' experience in working with DVB architectures and the industry's
leading conditional access (CA) providers enabled smooth integration of the
Conax CA encryption solution into the TVMAX digital delivery model, which in
turn will allow for use of lower-cost digital STBs that scale well
economically as older existing systems are phased out.
The entire system being installed at TVMAX will be managed and monitored
through the Scopus' Network Management System (NMS). Scopus will deliver the
end-to-end headend solution racked, stacked, and ready for connection at
TVMAX's Houston facility, thereafter providing its signature "one company,
one call" service to TVMAX engineering staff.
"Our headend solutions enable MSOs to increase their competitiveness and
revenue potential through improved processing efficiency, as well as enhanced
functionality that enables the introduction of advanced services such as
high-definition (HD) television," said Carlo Basile, President- North
America, at Scopus. "The migration to digital represents a critical
crossroads in the operation of any company, and we're pleased to be working
with TVMAX as it implements a forward-looking, flexible model for delivery of
digital services to the MDU market."
About TVMAX
TVMAX (http://www.tvmax.com) is a Houston, TX based MSO focused on the
provision of video and data services to the Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU)
community. With service to some 100,000 passings, TVMAX provides a variety of
packages of the most popular cable and premium programming, including digital
service options and alternate language programs. Cable-based Internet remains
one of its most subscribed to service offerings. TVMAX is greatly expanding
its service options with the deployment of the Scopus headend, with broad
High Definition, sports, alternative language and cable channel additions,
positioning the company to remain responsive to customer expectations.
About Scopus Video Networks
Scopus Video Networks (NASDAQ: SCOP) develops, markets, and supports
digital video networking solutions that enable network operators to offer
advanced video services to their subscribers. Scopus solutions support
digital television, HDTV, live event coverage, and content distribution.
Scopus' comprehensive digital video networking solutions offer
intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders, and network management
platforms. Scopus' solutions are designed to allow network operators to
increase service revenues, improve customer retention, and minimize capital
and operating expenses.
Scopus customers include satellite, cable, and terrestrial operators;
broadcasters; and telecom service providers. Scopus solutions are used by
hundreds of network operators worldwide. More information is available at
http://www.scopus.net.
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our
marketing and operations plans. All statements other than statements of
historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking
statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made
based on management's current expectations and estimates, which involve
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ
materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These
statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to, risks related to the evolving market for digital video in general
and the infancy of the video-over-IP in particular and the ability to
successfully deploy additional products, the successful deployment of our
headend solution with TVMAX and our ability to obtain additional orders from
TVMAX, the migration to digital by additional clients, general economic
conditions and other risk factors. Scopus does not undertake any obligation
to update forward-looking statements made herein.
Contacts:

Scopus' Corporate Contact - Rinat Yeffet,
Tel. +972-3-9007767, rinaty@scopus.net;

PR Agency: Shuman & Associates,
Tel. +1-812-272-2596, joshs@shumanpr.com;

IR Consultants: GK Investor Relations,
Tel. +1-866-704-6710, ehud@gkir.com / kenny@gkir.com.

SOURCE Scopus Video Networks Ltd

Contacts: Scopus' Corporate Contact - Rinat Yeffet, Tel. +972-3-9007767,
rinaty@scopus.net; PR Agency: Shuman & Associates, Tel. +1-812-272-2596,
joshs@shumanpr.com; IR Consultants: GK Investor Relations, Tel.
+1-866-704-6710, ehud@gkir.com / kenny@gkir.com.