Envivio Muse Live Software Encoder Wins TelcoTV Vision Award for Best Innovation in Video Processing

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envivio ENVI, a leading provider of live and on-demand multi-screen IP video processing and delivery solutions, today announced that Envivio Muse™ Live encoding software on HP blade servers was named the Best Innovation in Video Processing in the fifth annual TelcoTV Vision Awards. Winners were announced at TelcoTV, the largest conference and expo focused on the U.S. broadband service provider market, held in Las Vegas October 24-26.

Multiple large-scale Tier 1 operators in the US have selected Envivio Muse™ Live transcoding on the HP blade servers to combine their headend and IT infrastructures. Muse Live is ideal for any real-time broadcast application, including IPTV, cable, satellite, Internet and mobile. Video services in any format and resolution are supported, as well as advanced applications such as advertisement insertion and content protection for personal devices.

The TelcoTV Vision Awards recognize companies that are leaders in driving innovation in the broadband service provider industry. The awards program includes a wide range of categories and was open to all members of the industry's ecosystem. All submissions were reviewed by an independent panel of distinguished judges, comprised of the industry's leading analysts and executives.

"Muse encoding on HP blade servers represents an industry-first solution allowing operators to efficiently run their traditional TV and multi-screen video operations in a managed IT datacenter environment," said Boris Felts, vice president of product marketing for Envivio. "We have now deployed this solution with telco and cable service providers, helping them to gain the benefits of a software-based encoding infrastructure."

"TelcoTV Vision Award winners are among the industry's leading video service providers, technology manufactures and equipment vendors," said Carolyn Herr, show director, TelcoTV. "Envivio has demonstrated outstanding innovation and leadership with their Muse encoding software on HP blade servers, and we congratulate them on winning the top honors in this year's awards."

Envivio's unique software-centric approach to video compression and processing increases flexibility, improves scalability and reduces time-to-market for video service and content providers. Envivio solutions have been deployed by more than 300 customers around the world, including telecom, cable and satellite companies, content owners, terrestrial broadcasters and mobile service providers. To learn more about Envivio solutions for TV without boundaries, visit www.Envivio.com.

About TelcoTV

TelcoTV is the industry's largest conference and expo focused on broadband network service providers. Hosted by UBM TechWeb in partnership with NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association) and Light Reading (part of the Light Reading Communications Network), this annual event provides rural broadband network service providers across the U.S. with fast, actionable strategies to enhance the monetization of their investments in the face of increasing competition and decreasing government support. Now in its 11th year, TelcoTV is an increasingly popular forum for network operators and builders, equipment vendors and content providers to connect with their peers and share best practices. The event is hosted and led by the industry's recognized experts delivering the latest critical business, technology and regulatory insights, along with opportunities to grow business and partnerships.

About Envivio

Envivio ENVI is a leader in solutions for multi-screen video processing and delivery. Envivio solutions remove the boundaries of traditional television and make the world's video content universally enjoyable by all viewers, on any device, across any network, at any time. Now in its second decade of developing market-leading video convergence solutions, Envivio powers services for more than 300 content and service provider customers around the world, including eight of the top 10 mobile operators, nine of the top 10 broadband providers and three of the top four US cable operators. Envivio is headquartered in South San Francisco, California and has offices worldwide including France, England, China, Singapore and Japan. Visit www.envivio.com for more information.

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