AMO.L Regulatory News (AMO)

6 Jun 2005 07:00

Amino Technologies PLC06 June 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 June 2005 AMINO TECHNOLOGIES PLC AMINO LAUNCHES MASS-MARKET MPEG-4 IPTV SET-TOP BOX Amino Technologies plc ("Amino"; stock code : AMO), the Cambridge basedbroadband network software and systems company, announces the commercial launchand availability of its AmiNET124 IPTV (internet protocol TV) set-top box, itsfirst product to support the new H.264 compression codec, also known as MPEG-4AVC. Shipments to customers are scheduled to commence in July 2005. The ability toinitiate commercial shipments quickly reflects the efficiency and portability ofAmino's software stack. The new compression technology utilises up to 40 percent less network bandwidth.This enables telcos to offer IPTV services over slower speed ADSL broadbandnetworks than hitherto, increasing subscriber reach and revenue. The AmiNET124 is expected to set a new benchmark in deployment costs, making theadoption of MPEG-4 AVC commercially attractive to telcos due to itscost-effective design and compatibility with most leading middleware andconditional access providers. The AmiNET 124 is easily installed by thesubscriber and features a field-upgradeable software platform to support futuretechnology enhancements without significant additional cost to the IPTV serviceprovider. Mike Arden, senior analyst at ABI Research, a US-based leading electronicsindustry research consultancy, commented, "IPTV technology is booming and Telcosare keen to take advantage of increased potential revenues offered by advancedcompression formats." He continued, "However, they must ensure that the cost ofimplementing this advanced technology does not become prohibitive." The AmiNET124 will be demonstrated by Amino at the Supercomm exhibition inChicago from the 6th to the 9th June 2005. About Amino Amino (www.aminocom.com) is a designer and supplier of electronic systems andconsultancy, specialising in products for digital broadcast and on-demand TV,IPTV (telco triple-play applications) and in-home multimedia distribution. Its range of small, low cost, high functionality set-top boxes and gatewayproducts is designed for consumer applications in telecom, satellite and digitalterrestrial broadcast markets, as well as on-demand systems for hotels andhospitality markets, healthcare, retail and education. Amino also providessystems consultancy and partners with world-leading companies in contentaggregation, middleware, conditional access and head-end systems. CONTACTS Amino Technologies: 01954-234100Grant Masom, Chairman www.aminocom.comBob Giddy, Chief ExecutiveStuart Darling, Finance Director Bankside: 020-7444-4140Steve Liebmann or Susan Scott This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange