Algogear Video Noise Reduction solution takes center stage for upcoming
world-renowned soccer tournament
LAS VEGAS–(Business Wire)–
Algolith Inc, a leader in advanced high quality video processing solutions for
broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV providers, today announced that DAAR
Communications Plc has chosen Algolith`s Algogear Video Noise Reduction
VNR-1002-MD solution for the broadcast of major upcoming sporting events in
Nigeria . DAAR is the largest direct-to-home satellite provider in Africa, and
the largest broadcaster of sporting events in Africa.
In order to televise these major sporting events, DAAR is rebuilding its
infrastructure and transitioning from analog to digital solutions. As part of
this massive overhaul, DAAR was looking for a vendor that understood the
rigorous demands of a high-scale production and could offer a solution that
would enable the network to deliver hundreds of hours of HD programming. In
order to fulfill this task, DAAR opted for the Algogear VNR 1002-MD Video Noise
Reduction solution to remove mosquito noise and block artifacts, significantly
improving image quality. The Algogear VNR 1002-MD is a cost-effective solution
that provides the most channel processing density available today, helping
reduce the cost per channel.
“In order to handle around-the-clock coverage, we need solutions that are
flexible, scalable and cost-effective. Algolith offers the best video noise
reduction solution on the market for clean images for any remote signals -
whether live or archived on tape, which is exactly what we need for these
rigorous production events,” said Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman of Daar
Communications. “Having the ability to centralize the VNR-1002-MD in our network
facilities offers uncanny flexibility and choice, and will play an integral role
in helping DAAR succeed in delivering the most hours of sporting event
programming ever.”
International Broadcast Consultants (IBC) will handle the installation for DAAR.
Through Algolith`s One Card, One Price, More Choices (OOM) Program, IBC is able
to download the VNR-1002-MD application and subsequently, also download all of
the Algogear applications-at no additional cost. “Traveling to Nigeria with many
technical components is challenging, so we needed the flexibility of the
Algogear solutions readily available should any unexpected issues arise,” said
Irfan Merchant, CEO of IBC. “With Algolith`s OOM program, our choices are vast
and we can better plan and budget for the future. We love the fact that we don`t
have to transport any extra hardware into the country, which can be extremely
taxing and expensive.”
One Card, One Price, More Choices
Algolith`s One Card, One Price, More Choices program works with the entire
Algogear line of advanced video processing cards. DAAR can choose from one of
the many solutions to reconfigure their cards. These include:
* Signal processing solutions for standard definition (SD) and high definition
(HD) noise reduction;
* Format conversion solutions for SD to HD upconverting, HD to SD
downconverting, and HD to HD conversion; and
* Sync and delay solutions for frame synchronization, and video delay.
Long-Term Cost Savings for DAAR
Algolith`s One Card, One Price, More Choices also helps DAAR achieve major cost
benefits by:
* Reducing support costs
* Minimizing spares inventory
* Increasing operational life expectancy
* Engaging multi-channel, lower deployment footprint
* Increasing a multi-function per channel, and higher level of integration
* Updating and upgrading at no additional cost
About Algogear VNR-1002-MD Video Noise Reducer
The Algogear VNR-1002-MD Dual Video Noise Reducer utilizes advanced noise
reduction technology to remove both pre-processing and post-processing DCT-based
compression artifacts such as mosquito noise and block artifacts, as well as
various other types of random noise that result from analog to digital
conversion, recording equipment or low-light captures. In addition, detail
enhancement processing allows for enhanced detail without adding halos or
ringing, dramatically increasing picture quality. It allows two channels to be
processed simultaneously providing the most channel processing density
available, significantly reducing the cost per channel.
About DAAR Communications Plc
DAAR Communications Plc, is the owner of the African Independent Television
[AIT] and Ray Power, Africa`s first privately owned 24-hour TV and radio stations
in Nigeria. With assets in excess of N60 billion, DAAR Communications Plc
employs over 600 employees spread across 19 States in Nigeria, USA, and UK with
signals received throughout Africa, USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia. DAAR is
the largest direct-to-home satellite provider in Africa, and the largest
broadcaster of sporting events for Africa.
About International Broadcast Consultants
IBC is a full-service broadcast systems consulting and integration company. They
provide consulting and installation services for every step of the building
process including planning, implementing and managing broadcast workflow from
inception to completion. IBC has designed, built, integrated and installed many
custom broadcast systems, ranging from standard broadcast video production
studios to full HD 24-camera production trucks.
About Algolith
Algolith Inc., based in Montréal (Québec, Canada) is a privately held company
founded in 2003 as a spin-off of Miranda Technologies. Algolith has developed
the industry`s most advanced video processing algorithms, leveraging over 50
man-years of R and D and IP development. The company has built its reputation around
delivering its patented core Intellectual Property (IP), an unparalleled
portfolio of technology which significantly improves image quality in all
formats.
Algolith Inc. develops advanced high quality video processing solutions for
reconfigurable cards designed to delay, synchronize, convert and process signals
in all formats for broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV providers. Algolith
provides the best value in advanced image processing with a future-proof,
flexible, modular platform. Algolith also develops specialized IP solutions
which can be used for FPGA or ASIC implementations by OEM and IP licensees.
For more information, please visit www.aloglith.com or contact
sales@algolith.com.
Visit Algolith at NAB 2009 at booth SU3117. To schedule an appointment, please
click here.
Algolith Inc.
Esther Hotter, 514-335-9867 ext 3246
514-815-0831 (mobile)
esther@algolith.com
or
Amy Paladino
PalPR
781-772-1005
617-733-5121 (mobile)
amypal@comcast.net
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