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Pixelmetrix to reveal...OMG!

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2, 2012 – At NAB 2012, Booth SU5415, Pixelmetrix will unveil its new OTT Media Grinder (OMG), a comprehensive system for validation of Over-The-Top Delivery Infrastructure.  The OMG enables operators to qualify and periodically audit OTT Service Quality by simultaneously emulating thousands of OTT clients – generating large amounts of OTT transaction traffic into the network.

Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President & CEO said, "Our OTT Media Grinder allows service providers to ensure that their infrastructure supports the expected number of customers within a defined and predictable quality of experience, regardless of the stage of their OTT rollout."

"For service providers, CDN operators and Content Providers, our OMG presents crucial visibility into overall service quality, power and flexibility to adapt to different environments, all at a highly affordable price," he added.

The OMG simulates thousands of OTT clients (iPhone, iPad, etc) with multiple user-defined behaviors, that is, 'pools' of clients can behave well (for example, consume content to the end), while other pools of clients can randomly change speeds, drop connections, or 'flap' between adaptive bitrates.

To quantify the unique QoS/QoE performance factors for OTT, Pixelmetrix has developed the comprehensive VideoMargin™ Metrics, which give complete insight into the OTT delivery.  Measuring network, HTTP and video layer performance, the seven VideoMargin™ parameters measure each aspect of the delivery domain spanning content server, network, authentication, individual client behavior and collective client behavior as well.  Consolidated 'service availability' is also provided as a single number in a familiar '5 nines' type of representation.

Essentially, the 7 keys to OTT success.

Packaged in a compact 1RU form factor, dedicated GigE Interfaces are available for management and Load Generation. The OMG can be operated stand-alone in a single location, or in a distributed, coordinated, multi-site configuration where loading multiple OMG systems provide visibility of service quality across the entire network. 

Pixelmetrix develops a host of IPTV and Preventive Monitoring systems that offer unique attributes and versatility, allowing operators to achieve end-to-end visibility and keep tabs on their network architecture.

NAB 2012 will be held from April 16 to 19, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Press contact:
Sharifah Ahmad
Marcom Manager
Pixelmetrix Corporation
Tel: +65 6547 4935
Email: sharifah@pixelmetrix.com

Note to Editors:

To schedule an interview with Danny Wilson, please contact Sharifah.

About Pixelmetrix Corporation

Pixelmetrix Corporation is the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital, cable, terrestrial and IPTV networks.  The company provides equipment and network intelligence systems to television broadcasters for the management and monitoring of quality of service and quality of experience.  Headquartered in Singapore, Pixelmetrix has offices in the United States and Europe.

Pixelmetrix suite of quality assurance solutions are featured as the Emmy® Award winning DVStation, DVStation-Mini², DVStation-Remote, DVStation-Pod, DVStation-IP³, DVStor², IPGen, DVShift, DVProbe-C, DVProbe-S2, DPI Auditor, EndGame, Electronic Couch Potato, ECP Consolidator, StationView, Consolidator, ConsolidatorPlus and OTT Media Grinder.  These are trademarks of Pixelmetrix Corporation.

Pixelmetrix clientele include AT&T, Arqiva, Bharti/Airtel, British Telecom, CBS, CNN/Turner Networks, Canal+, Discovery Networks, Disney, ESPN, Eutelsat, Fox, HBO, KPBS, KPN, NBC, NHK, NTT, Rai Way, Reliance, Rogers, Sky PerfecTV! Japan, SoftBank, Telefutura, Telstra, Telus, Towercast, Univision, Verizon, Viacom, Virgin Media and more.

Pixelmetrix has been conferred the Cable & Satellite International Highly Commended Product of the Year Award 2010, Frost & Sullivan Industrial Technologies Award 2009, C+T Technology Development Award 2009, Cable & Satellite International Product of the Year Award 2008, Engineering & Technology Emmy® Award 2007, Broadcast Engineering publication Pick Hit Awards 2008 and 2005, TV Technology publication STAR Awards (Superior Technology Award Recipient) 2007, 2004 and 2000, BIRTV Product of the Year Award 2006, Cable-Satellite/Mediacast Product of the Year Awards 2004 and 2003, as well as the Peter Wayne Award 2000, for Best Design and Innovation.

For more information, visit www.pixelmetrix.com or email queries to info@pixelmetrix.com.