OTTtv World Summit Panel Members Include Steve Jones, Broadcast International's Senior VP/GM

LONDON, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Jones, Senior VP/GM of Broadcast International - a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions based in Salt Lake City, Utah - is among the industry experts sharing their knowledge and expertise at the OTTtv World Summit being held at the Thistle Marble Arch Hotel in London from 15th through 17th November.

Jones will join three other authorities on a panel discussing the full potential of TV service entitled "Content Discovery in a Multi-Channel, Multi-Platform Landscape". The session will examine consumer's viewing choices, programming availability and how it relates to the multi-screen experience across different devices, and recommendations for the future.

Jones, a visionary in OTT solutions will support his presentation with illustrations of successful implementations of BI's CodecSys multi-codec video compression technology.  Highlights include recent deployments by two major media services companies in Latin America; Multicable, a leading cable and Internet Service Provider in Mexico selected CodecSys as the core platform of its new Over-the-Top Video Programming Service; and another major cable, telephone and IP provider are launching services based on CodecSys,the leading-edge encoding and transcoding system for live and file based video.

"The industry is moving so quickly. Media Groups, Broadcast Companies, and Managed Service Providers must stay informed regarding the latest delivery solutions available if they want to attract and retain their subscribers," explained Jones. "I'm honored to sit alongside the industry experts on this panel and discuss the alternatives available in the marketplace. I'm also proud to offer information on our own CodecSys as an exemplary platform that brings the latest, highest quality video content to end users of multiple devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, laptops, iPads™ and other streaming devices."

About Broadcast International

Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. BI's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, multi-codec video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video.  

Broadcast International is a public company (OTC Bulletin Board:BCST.ob - News) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.  For more information, visit: www.brin.com and www.codecsys.com.  

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