Omneon Spectrum deployed by 'Mobaho!' in Japan

The Omneon Spectrum media server system is being used by Tokyo-based NHK Technical Services (NTS) to operate Mobile.n channel programming on Mobaho!, the world's first multi-channel satellite service broadcasting to mobile viewing terminals.
Mobaho!, a fee-based service from Japan's Mobile Broadcasting Corp. (MBCO), was launched on October 20, providing individual subscribers with almost 40 channels (seven video channels and 30 audio channels), plus 60 data services. Mobile.n is the all-around video channel delivering programs in a variety of genres. Programming includes NHK's eight-hours-a-day offering of general news programmes from Japan and overseas, sports, and documentaries, as well as the service's own programs.
MBCO has given NTS responsibility for the Mobile.n channel transmission system design and operation. Mobile.n's content is being ingested and played out via NTS's six-channel Omneon server and distributed to viewers through MBCO's MBSAT satellite.
"When we were designing Mobile.n's on-air transmission system, our systems integrator enthusiastically recommended the Omneon Spectrum media server, which offers excellent scalability and stability that meet with our essential specifications," said Kenzo Muroi, director of digital technologies development for NTS's Business Development Centre. "Our Omneon system can be expanded in many ways without interrupting server operation, and we plan to take advantage of this capability in the future as the service grows. The Omneon Spectrum media server system is a good fit for our on-air transmission system, and the price/performance value is excellent."
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