SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug 28, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) -- Optimum
Lightpath, a provider of advanced Ethernet-based communications services over
its Intelligent Enterprise Network, announced the launch and availability of
Lightpath Managed Video service, a complete video service that provides
connectivity as well as encoding and decoding of digital video.
According to the company, Lightpath Managed Video service is purpose-built to
directly address the needs of the media sector, including production facilities,
broadcasters, television stations, and content distributors, as well as
non-media organizations, such as healthcare facilities, municipalities and
enterprises with high-resolution "broadcast quality" video requirements, such as
security surveillance and video conferencing. The new offering is ideally suited
for file-based media and content transfers, utilizing the advantages of Carrier
class Ethernet's resiliency to packet loss and jitter. Additionally, the service
does not require any transport protocol conversions.
"With the launch of our Lightpath Managed Video service, Optimum Lightpath now
offers a complete and unsurpassed suite of both managed and transport video
services designed to meet the needs of the broadcast, entertainment and
enterprise markets, who are embracing IP as an enabler of information and
content distribution," said Dave Pistacchio, General Manager, Optimum Lightpath.
"This service offers a true alternative to traditional video services and a more
economical alternative to satellite. Additionally, we are able to leverage our
state-of-the-art fiber optic network to offer our customers greater flexibility,
resiliency and simplicity than any other provider in the market."
"As the world's largest provider of integrated global services for the creation,
management and distribution of media content, Ascent Media is eagerly awaiting
the delivery of the Optimum Lightpath Managed Video service," said Joe Garzillo,
Vice President of Network Resources at Ascent Media. "In contrast to other
providers, Optimum Lightpath's flat rate pricing and its Ethernet-based fiber
network across the New York Metropolitan area set it apart. Additionally,
Optimum Lightpath is currently one of our top suppliers of fiber delivery
services, and based on their superior customer service and support, this new
Managed Video service will be an excellent fit for our ever growing network."
