Grab Networks Incorporates Microsoft's VC-1 IIS7 Smooth Streaming
Into Agility 2G, Delivering High-D
Grab Networks Incorporates Microsoft's VC-1 IIS7 Smooth Streaming Into Agility 2G, Delivering High-Definition Encoding to 700 Enterprise Customers Worldwide
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - First Tested at 2008 Beijing Olympics, New Adaptive StreamingDramatically Improves HD Video QualityDULLES, VA--(Marketwire - July 16, 2009) - Grab Networks, a videosoftware and syndication services company enabling the widespreaddistribution of professional video clips across multiple platforms,announced today it will incorporate Microsoft VC-1 InternetInformation Services 7.0 (IIS7) Smooth Streaming encoding into itsAnystream Agility 2G, furthering its ability to provide a superiorvideo experience for all audiences across multiple devices. Bycombining Microsoft's acclaimed high-definition (HD) and livestreaming technology with Grab Networks' automated video managementand production platform, video producers and content owners canautomatically encode video assets to the new VC-1 IIS7 SmoothStreaming standard and make high-quality, professional-grade videoavailable to users on virtually any platform. The newfully-integrated Anystream Agility 2G with IIS7 Smooth Streaming willbe available for enterprise customers at the end of the summer in2009.IIS7 Smooth Streaming enables Web-based television-like delivery ofHD media content. The underlying technology builds on Microsoft VC-1codec components to create multiple pre-defined streams, addingmechanisms to automatically adjust the playback to varying consumerconnection speeds, and other network playback challenges, enablinghigher-quality streaming media delivery over IP and mobile networks."As online media become more mainstream, consumer's expectations forquality increase. Microsoft embraces this," said Steve Sklepowich,group product manager for Silverlight at Microsoft Corp. "Byincorporating Microsoft VC-1 IIS7 Smooth Streaming encoding intoAnystream Agility 2G, Grab Networks' media customers arewell-equipped to deliver exceptional HD online video experiences totheir viewers."Anystream successfully tested IIS7 Smooth Streaming capability withits Agility platform during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games toprovide a superior on-demand viewing experience worldwide."Our positive experience with the Beijing Summer Olympics proved thatincorporating IIS7 Smooth Streaming with the Agility platform allowsour enterprise customers to deliver unprecedented video quality whilereducing complexity and streamlining workflows," said Bill Holding,President, Grab Networks. "Our customers are constantly striving tocreate new ways to improve the value of their content and IIS7 SmoothStreaming VC-1 video in an interactive Microsoft Silverlight playeris a new package that offers exactly that capability."Anystream Agility is currently being used by more than 700 enterprisecustomers to automate and streamline the production of high-qualityvideo for multiplatform delivery. Designed for scale, volume andefficiency, Anystream Agility enables companies to rapidly transcode,manage and distribute content for broadcast and cable television,broadband and handheld devices.About Grab NetworksCreated from the merger between Anystream and Voxant Media, GrabNetworks offers a comprehensive video operating system andsyndication network for profitably publishing video anywhere on theInternet. The system automatically manages, transcodes and tags videoassets -- turning clips into searchable packets that can be combinedwith relevant advertising and distributed to any device. With morethan 75,000 syndication partners, Grab Networks enables videoproducers and content owners to build profitable virtual networks andgenerate ad-based revenue from a broader audience.For more information, contact:Doug Knowlesdknowles(at)grabnetworks.com781-547-5407This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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