Dimetis and ATEME announce strategic partnership

DIETZENBACH, GERMANY: Dimetis, a leading software supplier providing Operations Support System (OSS) solutions, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ATEME, a global solution provider of advanced video compression for the broadcast and telecom industries. The new collaboration creates advanced solutions for premium content video networks, broadcasters and service providers.

The uniquely combined solution is engineered for Sports Television Networks (such as ESPN, ITV, Eurosport, Telemundo and Univision), Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) organizations, broadcasters and services providers.

Combining the Dimetis BOSS LINK Manager with the ATEME high-fidelity encoding/decoding platform creates a low-latency, High Definition solution for broadcast content. It is especially suited for operators who are transitioning from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 technology and need to transport live content over limited-bandwidth Satellite and IP networks.

"ATEME's success stems from key partnerships, alliances and a dedication to providing exceptional video compression technology and excellence in customer satisfaction," said Michel Artieres, CEO of ATEME. "By combining Dimetis' unique software solution with ATEME's platform, we are able to provide network operators with the tools they need to transport live content where and when broadcasters need it. We are proud to align with Dimetis to bring this world-class innovative technology to our customers and theirs."

"We are excited to be partnered with a world-class company such as ATEME," said Dr. Shahin Arefzadeh, COO and president US division, Dimetis. "The unique combination of their encoder/decoder solution along with the Dimetis BOSS LINK Manager will give customers state-of-the art video quality and power to easily manage their networks."