NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZixiTM, the enabler of flawless, broadcast-quality HDTV globally over the cloud, today announced that SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading provider of transmission solutions for video, audio and data over satellite platforms, fiber and IP, has applied Zixi’s patented software to its global distribution network. With the implementation of Zixi’s end-to-end solution, SatLink has improved performance, reliability and video quality and has reduced cost for delivering content over its worldwide network by introducing new Zixi-enabled IP video transport services in place of satellite trunk lines and where satellite or fiber optic transmission services are not feasible. By adopting Zixi software into its network, SatLink offers broadcast-quality HD video and audio delivery over IP networks with zero packet loss 24x7, lower latency than satellite services, minimum overhead to network bandwidth, no network jitter, no stuttering, no buffering, and without having to alter operational or business processes. Using Zixi, SatLink is able to expand its premium quality content distribution services beyond its existing 70 earth stations by increasing deployments within minutes from any source location to any destination, while reducing its operational costs.
“After performing four months of thorough quality, delivery uptime and performance tests, we are extremely pleased with the results, and have offered the Zixi solution to our customers for rapid deployment of video and audio transport service from any point to any destination,” said David Hochner, CEO of SatLink. “Furthermore, Zixi’s customer support is responsive, timely and flexible; we are able to turn on new services in minutes, and I constantly recommend Zixi’s solution through demonstrations we offer to our clients.”
“SatLink’s adoption of the Zixi software into its network is another great example of how easily and cost-effectively satellite-based video distribution services can enhance their value to customers and their competitive advantage using Zixi,” said Israel Drori, CEO and Founder of Zixi. “We are excited to have been selected by SatLink as its HDTV and multimedia enabler and are delighted to provide a flexible, highly available and high-quality solution that will greatly enhance their video distribution services and expand their customer base.”
Zixi’s video delivery software platform provides SatLink with an easily scalable solution for content delivery. Video content from SatLink is encoded and sent to the Zixi Cast™ broadcaster, which sends the signal over the public Internet to the Zixi Feed™ receiver installed at every headend location, where it is then decoded. With Zixi, SatLink experiences zero packet loss, a split-second latency that is lower than their satellite services, a mere three to four percent overhead to available network bandwidth, and 24/7 always-on performance. Zixi supports any video encoding and encryption over MPEG transport streams at any bit-rate and broadcasts in up to full HDTV (1080p/60fps).
About SatLink Communications
SatLink is recognized as a pioneer in global satellite communications services. It is a leading provider of transmission solutions for Global Content Distribution over Satellite Platforms, Fiber and IP. SatLink's services include Uplink, Downlink and Turn Around, Channel Management, Production, SNG & Fly Away, Hub Hosting, Video Monitoring, IPTV and TT&C. Strategically located in the heart of the Middle East, SatLink provides access to a worldwide network covering 5 continents and has been providing its clients with flexible and cost-effective transmission solutions for close to two decades. SatLink operates a range of premier MCPC platforms including HotBird 8, AsiaSat 2, Galaxy 25, Eutelsat W2, Eurobird 9, Hellas Sat, NSS 6, Amos and more. For more information, please visit www.Satlink.tv.
About Zixi, LLC
Founded in 2006, Zixi is the leading enabler of flawless, broadcast-quality HDTV over the Internet. Broadcasters, enterprises and video-on-demand services use Zixi to enrich user experience, create new services and significantly reduce costs. Zixi enables the delivery of live and on-demand HD video content over the Internet in real-time, with unprecedented quality. It is available as a plug-in for broadcasters, PCs, mobile devices and set-top boxes. Zixi software uses existing equipment and content formats with no jitter, no packet loss and no frame freeze, regardless of network conditions. Zixi supports any video encoding and encryption over MPEG transport streams at any bit-rate and broadcasts in up to full HDTV (1080p/60fps). Zixi Feed™, Zixi Cast™ and Zixi Client™ are trademarks of Zixi. For more information visit: www.Zixi.com.