University of Hawaii Deploys Optivision's Streaming MPEG Video over IP Solution for HITS Upgrade Project

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The University of Hawaii has announced the upgrade of its Hawaii Interactive Television System (HITS) using Optivision's streaming MPEG video products. Verizon Communications, formerly GTE, has been awarded a major contract to utilize Optivision's network attached broadband streaming video over IP products for the project. The HITS project aims to provide widespread user access to live educational courses throughout the University's multi-campus locations, utilizing multicast IP technology and Quality of Service (QoS). The project is believed to be the largest and most extensive deployment of broadcast quality video over an industry standard IP-based network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Optivision's streaming MPEG video products will be used to upgrade the Hawaii Interactive Television System (HITS) for the University of Hawaii.
  • Verizon Communications has been awarded a major contract to utilize Optivision's network attached broadband streaming video over IP products for the project.
  • The HITS project aims to provide widespread user access to live educational courses throughout the University's multi-campus locations.
  • The project will utilize multicast IP technology and Quality of Service (QoS) for efficient and high-quality video transmission.
  • The Optivision solution will provide a seamless transition from the existing analog-based video network to a digital video over IP network.
  • The project is believed to be the largest and most extensive deployment of broadcast quality video over an industry standard IP-based network.
  • Cisco Systems' networking equipment will be used to support the IP network, ensuring interoperability with Optivision products.
  • The project will support 56Kb/s to 15Mb/s variable bit rates for MPEG compression, allowing for high-quality video transmission.
  • The Optivision solution will provide SNMP compatibility, a published Applications Programming Interface (API), and a network management software for future network functionality.

Statistics:

  • The HITS project encompasses a large and complex IP-based network, utilizing LAN and WAN infrastructure across multiple campuses.
  • The project will support 56Kb/s to 15Mb/s variable bit rates for MPEG compression, allowing for high-quality video transmission.
  • The Optivision solution will be deployed during the 2000 calendar year, according to the project timeline.
  • The University of Hawaii will be able to provide widespread user access to live educational courses throughout the University's multi-campus locations.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, Oct 9, 2000
  • http://www.verizon.com
  • http://www.cisco.com
  • http://www.optivision.com