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Sybase Selected by SNET for Comprehensive ITV Software Infrastructure

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Sybase Inc., a leading enterprise client/server software provider, has been chosen by Southern New England Telephone (SNET) to develop a cutting-edge interactive television (ITV) software infrastructure. This ambitious project, set to launch in late 1995, aims to deliver a wide range of interactive digital services to 150,000 homes in two Connecticut counties. The collaboration will leverage Sybase's Intermedia products, System 10 relational database products, and Gain Momentum to author, deliver, and manage multimedia applications, as well as provide business systems integration for customer service, accounting, and market analysis.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sybase will provide a comprehensive software infrastructure for SNET's ITV trial, including Sybase Intermedia products and SYBASE System 10 relational database products.
  • The trial aims to deliver interactive digital services to 150,000 homes in two Connecticut counties, with 75,000 homes in each of the Hartford and Fairfield counties.
  • SNET has announced a $4.5 billion investment over 15 years to upgrade Connecticut's telecommunications infrastructure from twisted pair wiring to hybrid fiber-coax networks.
  • Sybase's Intermedia Server will be used to manage critical processes, such as accessing video content and interfacing video servers with SNET's digital network.
  • Sybase Professional Services will develop transaction management software for routing messages between the Intermedia Server and critical components of the business and operational environment.
  • George Contopoulos, SNET's vice president of Multi-Media Services, stated that Sybase's software platform provides the most powerful and flexible software platform for building and delivering next-generation interactive digital services.
  • Noel Leca, Sybase's vice president of multimedia, emphasized the scalability and extensibility of Sybase's Intermedia architecture, validating the company's approach to the marketplace.

Statistics:

  • SNET aims to invest $4.5 billion over 15 years to upgrade Connecticut's telecommunications infrastructure.
  • 150,000 homes will be targeted for the ITV trial, with 75,000 homes in each of the Hartford and Fairfield counties.
  • The trial will leverage Sybase's Intermedia products, System 10 relational database products, and Gain Momentum for multimedia application development and delivery.
  • SNET has selected Sybase's Professional Services to develop transaction management software for the trial.

Sources:

  • Sybase Inc., "Sybase Selected by SNET for Comprehensive ITV Software Infrastructure", Press Release, December 8, 1994.
  • Sybase Inc., "Sybase Intermedia", Product Information, 1994.
  • Southern New England Telephone, "SNET Announces $4.5 Billion Investment in Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrade", Press Release, 1994.
  • Scientific-Atlanta Inc., "PowerTV Operating System for Home Communications Terminals", Product Information, 1994.

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