Press Release

 

SpectraRep® Demonstrates DTV-IPcasting™ at

Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (JWID 2004)

 

SpectraRep shows how DTV datacasting can be a solution

to enhance the capabilities of Federal agencies

in their efforts to provide homeland defense and security.

 

 

Chantilly, VA - June 17th, 2004 - SpectraRep® (www.spectrarep.com), the leader in Digital TV (DTV) IP networking solutions, announced today that its DTV datacast service - DTV-IPcast(tm) - is being tested and evaluated at the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's annual Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (JWID), scheduled for 14-25 June 2004.

 

SpectraRep's objective is to show how its DTV datacasting service can be a solution that facilitates the exchange of information across Homeland Security and Homeland Defense agencies.  During this military exercise, SpectraRep® technology will demonstrate an operational deployment of a high-quality wireless video and broadband data transmission network that is interoperable with existing computing systems.

 

SpectraRep® will demonstrate how DTV-IPcast(tm) technology can help Homeland Security and Homeland Defense agencies receive high-quality training and up-to-the minute information during rapidly evolving crisis scenarios.  "SpectraRep's DTV datacasting technology is a state-of-the-art information-delivery system that can enhance military readiness and rapid response to homeland security needs by providing a robust delivery platform for the transmission of alerts, training and other critical information," stated Edward Czarnecki, SpectraRep's Managing Director.  "It is designed to be readily familiar and usable by personnel, with quick and easy set-up."

 

SpectraRep's DTV-IPcast(tm) datacasting service uses a portion of digital television signals to beam information such as video and audio files to computers or mobile data terminals.  The DTV-IPcast(tm) solution promises significant benefits in the areas of training, alerting, inter-agency collaboration, and supporting other critical mission areas.

 

DTV datacasting uses a portion of high-definition television broadcasting bandwidth to move complex files of digital materials to computing devices. Because datacasting uses only excess parts of the spectrum, it does not interfere with the television station's normal HDTV broadcasts.  Information can be received using a traditional television antenna that is connected to a receiver, which plugs into a computer or mobile data device. Through this over-the-air signal, armed forces, first responder and emergency personnel can receive DVD-quality video, data transfer and other information at the desktop or in the field.

 

The participation of SpectraRep® at JWID 2004 was made possible through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the Air Force's Global Broadcast Service Joint Program Office (GBS JPO).  SpectraRep's DTV datacasting service will be used during the JWID exercise to extend broadband GBS satellite services to last-mile wireless end-users in order to enhance interagency information sharing in support of homeland security

About SpectraRep® ...  SpectraRep® is a professional services group offering a range of technology solutions for business and government, including wireless content delivery for distance education, public safety, training and other applications.  SpectraRep® designs DTV-IPcastingTM solutions combine data transmission with digital television broadcasting to provide effective, flexible and rapidly deployable wireless broadband transmission systems.  For additional information, visit www.spectrarep.com. SpectraRep® is a wholly owned subsidiary of BIA Financial Network (www.bia.com), a premier financial and management consulting firm serving the broadcasting, entertainment and telecommunications industries for over 20 years.

 

About JWID ...  JWID is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff annual event with the international community that investigates command and control, computers, and communications (C4) solutions to near-term coalition interoperability challenges.  Since 9/11, JWID has also taken on the role of testing certain critical multinational capabilities in the Global War on Terrorism.  The event provides an opportunity for government, private industry, and coalition partners to demonstrate new and emerging technologies in a simulated warfare environment.

 

SpectraRep Corporate Contacts:


Edward Czarnecki

Managing Director

Government Solutions

eczarnecki@spectrarep.com
703.227.9690

 

Richard V. Ducey

President

rducey@spectrarep.com
703.227.9690