SkyStream to Co-Market Its zBand Content Delivery Platform with HP
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001--
Enterprises and Broadband Service Providers to Benefit from Availability of zBand Software on HP's Extensive Line of Servers
SkyStream Networks, the leading provider of networking solutions for broadband media delivery, today announced that it will be co-marketing with Hewlett-Packard Company to provide affordable content delivery solutions to domestic and international enterprises and broadband service providers. SkyStream also intends to make available the newest version of its zBand (TM) Content Delivery Platform (zBand 4.0) to run on HP's extensive line of HP-UX (HP UNIX), Linux and Microsoft Windows-based servers.
Northern Sky Research forecasts the worldwide enterprise content delivery solutions market will grow from $150 million in 2001 to an estimated $2.1 billion by 2006. "Through SkyStream's alliance with HP -- one that combines SkyStream's leading content delivery technologies with HP's solid reputation, customer service and consulting capabilities -- the two companies are well-positioned for industry leadership and rapid expansion of market share in this space," said Christopher Baugh, principal analyst for Northern Sky Research.
The companies intend to work together to drive market adoption for next-generation content delivery services such as business TV and corporate data delivery through a series of marketing activities, including joint solutions seminars to demonstrate the capabilities of zBand 4.0 running on HP infrastructure. SkyStream will contribute its expertise in zBand software, as well its industry-leading source and edge media router platforms, while HP will provide solutions built around its multi-platform HP-UX, Linux and Windows servers and world-renowned consulting and services for broadband and enterprise service providers.
"SkyStream is proud to work with an industry-leading technology company such as HP to make content delivery fast, efficient and affordable to enterprises and broadband service providers worldwide," said Jim Olson, president and CEO for SkyStream Networks. "Over the following years, SkyStream will continue to aggressively drive the development and global distribution of its leading networking infrastructure equipment and content delivery technologies. Such strong relationships will be invaluable to our efforts."
"Through our combined resources, HP and SkyStream have a powerful offering that will help enable enterprises and network service providers to aggressively pursue and rapidly expand market share in both satellite and terrestrial network infrastructures," said Nigel Ball, vice president and general manager, HP e-Services Partner Division. "Central to our initiatives are technology solutions that ensure reliable, affordable and secure content delivery for new and exciting revenue-generating services and that help enterprises achieve their business goals while reducing IT information costs."
About Skystream Networks
SkyStream Networks is an international networking infrastructure company whose products enable service providers and broadcasters to deliver digital services like content delivery, satellite broadband delivery, corporate communications and enhanced television. SkyStream's media routers and content delivery software allow service providers to deliver media-rich content with a consistently high level of performance and quality to millions of people or multiple locations closer to the user, leveraging the global reach of digital television, satellite and cable networks. SkyStream's customers are satellite, content distribution, Internet and cable companies around the world, including Clear Channel, DotCast, EchoStar Communications Corporation, Europe Online, Gilat, Granite Broadcasting, iBlast, NewSkies Satellites, Pacific Convergence Corporation, SpeedCast and Telefonica. SkyStream Networks' Website can be found on the Internet at www.skystream.com.
AI
