1st Jun 2005 07:00
Pace Micro Technology PLC01 2005 UGC selects Pace Micro Technology as one of the interactive television cableset-top box providers for its Accelerated Digital Rollout Saltaire, West Yorkshire, UK, 1 June 2005: Pace Micro Technology (pic.l) theleading dedicated innovator of technology solutions for the payTV industry,today announced that UnitedGlobalCom, Inc. (UGC) (NASDAQ: UCOMA) has chosen Paceas one of its key vendors for its plans for an accelerated rollout of digitaltelevision to UPC Broadband's analogue cable subscribers in the Netherlands. As recently announced, UPC Broadband, a division of UGC, expects to begin alarge-scale digital rollout project in the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of2005. As a result of this initiative, UPC Broadband expects to deploy over 2million digital set-top boxes with related middleware, security and conditionalaccess systems to accelerate the growth of digital television in the Dutchmarket. Sudhir Ispahani, Chief Technology Officer for UGC Europe said: "UPC Broadband isnow actively rolling out its digital services platform in The Netherlands andlaunching new suites of digital and IP based services that will focus on dynamicnew services such as Video on Demand, interactive TV and new broadbandcommunications services like unified messaging. We have chosen certain vendors as strategic suppliers of digital set top boxhardware and software. We plan to leverage their broad multi-media technicalinnovation and global deployment experience to meet our technical expectations,user requirements and cost effective solutions." John Dyson, Chief Executive at Pace Micro Technology, commented. "This is thestart of a very exciting relationship. We hope to bring our wealth of expertiseacross the various platforms and emerging technologies to the fore and bringvalue to UGC and its customers. We are thrilled to be part of this leadingoperator's digital strategy. "UGC has chosen our DC621 set-top box for the initial roll-out. With its builtin Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem this is the perfect solution for the digitalhome, where demand is growing for the right mix of quality television andhigh-speed internet access, together with interactive services, such as video ondemand (VOD)." This business win underpins existing expectations for Pace's 2005/06 financialyear. -ends- About UGC UGC is a leading international provider of video, voice, and broadband Internetservices with operations in 16 countries, including 13 countries in Europe.Based on the Company's operating statistics at March 31, 2005, UGC's networksreached approximately 16.1 million homes passed and served over 11.2 millionRGUs, including approximately 8.8 million video subscribers, 1.5 millionbroadband Internet subscribers, and 847,500 telephone subscribers. For furtherinformation: www.unitedglobal.com. About Pace Micro Technology Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE: PIC) is a leader in digital televisiontechnology. The Company's primary focus is the development of innovativeset-top box solutions for operators, broadcasters, telecommunications companiesand retail markets worldwide. Pace's head office is in Shipley West Yorkshire, with further offices in theUSA, Hong Kong, Germany and France. For further information, please visitPace's web site at www.pacemicro.com. Pace Corporate Public RelationsHelen Kettleborough Ginny PulbrookPace Micro Technology Citigate Dewe Rogerson+44 1274 538005 020 7638 [email protected] [email protected] This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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