SEATTLE — Feb. 4, 2008

Streambox® Portable Video Transport, Rugged Version
Streambox is announcing for the 2008 NAB Show the release of a fully rugged version of its industry-leading Portable Video Transport system for mobile news gathering, emergency response, and armed forces operations. The rugged encoder is ideal for use in environments where extreme temperatures are the norm and exposure to adverse weather and rough handling is expected. It meets or exceeds MIL-STD-810F. The innovative video transport solution utilizes the Streambox® ACT-L3™ codec and advanced compression technologies widely used by news organizations worldwide. The system is integrated into one super-compact portable device supplied with a sturdy carry handle for easy transportation and featuring an extended battery life. Measuring 1.98 inches high by 11.8 inches wide by 9.65 inches long and weighing 6.8 pounds, this video transport system gives the user ultimate flexibility in terms of mobility without sacrificing performance, reliability, and quality.

Streambox® Mobile Software Encoder™
Making its debut in the professional broadcast market at the 2008 NAB Show, the Streambox® Mobile Software Encoder™ is an innovative software solution for video streaming of breaking news and events via broadband. The Mobile Software Encoder features the same Streambox® ACT-L3™ advanced proprietary compression technologies widely used by news organizations, government agencies, and other organizations and individuals. The Mobile Software Encoder extends the news gathering capabilities of broadcasters, first responders, and citizen reporters, and it helps deliver live breaking news and events to the newsroom faster, smarter, and at a lower cost while at the same time powering video portals and social networking sites. A software-based solution ported to a variety of mobile devices, the Streambox® Mobile Software Encoder transports broadcast video over Wi-Fi and 3G networks for real-time as well as store-and-forward news coverage.

Established Streambox Products on Display

• Streambox® SBT3-7500 Video Transport
• Streambox® SBT3-9100 HD Video Transport
• Streambox® ACT-L3™ Portable News Gathering
  

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About Streambox, Inc.
Streambox provides a single platform for all live and file-based video acquisition over IP. The company develops industry-leading solutions for encoding, video management, and play-out for broadcast and broadband based on the innovative ACT-L3™ codec. Our software-based solutions provide unrivaled performance, reliability, and video quality over low data rate wired and wireless IP networks. Streambox solutions enable broadcasters, government agencies, and enterprises and other users to enhance content ownership, simplify operations, and increase operational efficiencies. More information is available at www.streambox.com.

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