Scopus and Ambarella Collaborate in Delivery of Enhanced HD H.264 Encoding Platform

Scopus and Ambarella Collaborate in Delivery of Enhanced HD H.264 Encoding
Platform
Scopus Deploys Ambarella Processors in Its UE-9000 Series Encoders to Provide
High Picture Quality and Efficient Full-Resolution HD Encoding

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scopus Video
Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCOP), a provider of digital video networking
solutions, and Ambarella, Inc., the leader in high-definition (HD) video
compression semiconductors, today announced that Scopus has incorporated
Ambarella processors into its UE-9000 series H.264 universal encoder
platforms. The Ambarella processors encode full HD resolution on single or
multiple chips, thereby enabling flexibility in the design of encoders with
enhanced picture quality at low bit rates and low video latency.
"Our reputation for providing encoding and processing excellence is
enhanced by our collaboration with Ambarella," said Moshe Rousso, vice
president of R&D at Scopus. "The integration of the company's HD processing
technology into our encoding platform allows us to provide value-added
solutions that improve the HDTV viewing experience and enable our clients to
deliver advanced services."
In addition to leveraging the Ambarella processors state-of-the-art-video
compression efficiency, the Scopus H.264 video compression architecture uses
built-in statistical multiplexing and processing capabilities to deliver
superior video quality and bandwidth efficiency. For customers migrating to
HD, the enhanced Scopus UE-9000 series enables greater programming
flexibility, improved channel density, and increased power efficiency.
"We are pleased to work with Scopus in supplying technology for the
company's advanced encoding platforms," said Ambarella's Executive Vice
President, Didier LeGall. "Scopus' decision to use our H.264 processors shows
that our technology is playing an important role in enabling greater
deployments of HD around the world."
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About Ambarella:
Ambarella is the technology leader in low-power, high-definition video
compression and image processing semiconductors. The company is defining a
new class of hybrid digital cameras that bring together in one device high
definition video and digital still images. Ambarella processors provide
unmatched high-definition video quality in a reduced form factor with low
power consumption. More information is available at http://www.ambarella.com.
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 ability to successfully deploy our UE-9000 Series Encoders , 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. +972-54-498-5833, joshs@shumanpr.com

Investor Relations: GK Investor Relations -Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246, info@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. +972-54-498-5833,
joshs@shumanpr.com; Investor Relations: GK Investor Relations -Ehud Helft /
Kenny Green, Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246, info@gkir.com