PSC Uses Optibase for IPTV

HERZLIYA, Israel -- Optibase, Ltd. (NASDAQ:OBAS - News) a leading provider of advanced digital video solutions today announced that Perry-Spencer Rural Telephone Cooperative, PSC, headquartered in St. Meinrad, Indiana, is using its carrier-grade IPTV streaming platform, MGW 5100, for delivering local television channels to its subscribers.

"For over 50 years we have been providing our customers a highly reliable quality telecom service. The addition of television services should be no different," said James M. Dauby, President and CEO of PSC. "PSC was looking add local television channels containing community news to its offerings. Optibase's Media Gateway platforms enable us to smoothly roll out a flexible IPTV service that we can count on 24x7. Our choice to include Optibase in our video head-end was based on its proven experience in building reliable head-ends that meet carrier grade standards."

"Our Media Gateway platforms are designed to enable telcos to flexibly build their IPTV service and scale as needed," said Uzi Breier CEO of Optibase. "In the future, PSC will be able to seamlessly offer its subscribers next generation services based on H.264 technology, expand its range of video services, and yet maintain the high level of reliability it is accustomed to. We are honored to have been selected and remain committed to serving the IPTV marketplace with the highest quality solutions."

Optibase Ltd.