High Definition TV in Singapore

Released on = October 24, 2006, 8:37 am

Press Release Author = Skycom Satellite Systems

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Skycom Satellite Systems selected by Mediacorp to develop
High Definition TV Set Top Box (Receiver) for the HDTV trial

Press Release Body = SKycom Satellite Systems is being selected by MediaCorp to
develop a High Definition TV Set Top Box (HDTV STB)
Brand: DRACO
Model: HDTV 3900 for the HDTV trial starting June for a period of six months.

In 1999 Skycom Satellite Systems was awarded by NSTB (National Science & Technology
Board) for its R & D initiative in Singapore in the development of Satellite Digital
Set Top Box. Since then, Skycom Satellite Systems has manufactured different models
of Satellite and Terrestrial Set Top Boxes being sold directly to End Users, TV
Operators as well as OEM manufacturing for various established brands. Our Satellite
Set Top Boxes are sold in many countries like Europe, Australia, and many other Asia
countries. In this HDTV STB project, which is considered the first in the world,
Skycom Satellite Systems is the main development center using technologies from
Singapore, India and HK/China, a truly international collaboration. The mission is
critical with hugh time pressure. With only less than 6 months to start from concept
development, to product and software development, comprehensive testing in
laboratory and with Mediacorp and ST engineers, plus the boxes to be manufactured
and delivered in June- the official launch date of Singapore HDTV service.

And we foresee there is requirement to integrate IPTV function with DTT box or vice
versa. For example, Skycom box, with further R&D development, can receive the IPTV
service(s) that may be launched in Singapore.

Web Site = http://www.skycomsatellite.com

Contact Details = Simon Tso
68 Kallang Pudding Road
#07-01, SYH Logistics Building
Singapore 349327
Tel: +65-68463060
Fax: +65-67428030

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