Multi 'X' Solutions the Focus for EchoStar Europe at IBC2011

STEETON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/07/11 -- EchoStar Europe (NASDAQ: SATS), a leading supplier of added-value, connected device solutions to the digital TV industry, announced today that at IBC2011 it will showcase an array of products that will enable pay TV operators to exploit the potential of IP connectivity and expand their business models towards new markets. Showing alongside a comprehensive portfolio of connected devices for cable, satellite and IP operators will be 'complementary' and fully integrated multi-room, multi-device and multi-screen solutions for whole home DVR, over-the-top (OTT) TV and multi-screen content delivery.

Showcasing in Hall 1, stand F76:



--  A new and innovative range of advanced and cost effective connected

    devices, including STBs and DVRs for pay TV operators ready for whole

    home DVR, with OTT TV apps and services.

--  New 320GB Mercury Ultra Slim DVR - believed to be the thinnest hybrid

    DVR in the world.

--  A new Android™-based STB that will enable operators to extend

    services over IP for-multi room delivery, whilst enriching their service

    portfolios by providing access to a vast array of apps.

--  Various operator centric 'TV Anywhere' solutions including integrated

    SlingLoaded® technology and whole home DVR using industry standards

    and protocols - such as DLNA® and HbbTV®.

--  A preview of Move Networks' adaptive bitrate technology that is set to

    enhance the delivery of IP delivered services across both managed and

    unmanaged networks.

Providing a multi-screen focus will be Sling Media's pioneering place-shifting solutions which enable consumers to watch their TV on their favourite mobile devices including iPad, iPhone and Android™-based smart phones and tablets. With many industry commentators predicting that multi-screen and OTT TV is set to provide the focus at IBC2011, Rhod Williams, General Manager, EchoStar Europe is confident in EchoStar's position. "As a pioneer in TV Anywhere, we've been heavily focussed on multi-screen delivery through our wholly owned subsidiary Sling Media," said Williams. "We launched our first fully integrated SlingLoaded DVR with OTT apps in March this year, achieving great accolades in the UK media. We continue to focus on bringing further solutions to market including whole home DVR using DLNA and connected TV to the HbbTV standard. EchoStar's recent acquisition of Move Networks has strengthened our position by augmenting our high level of expertise in IP technologies to include adaptive bitrate streaming which will enhance the delivery of content and services over IP."

Alongside IP-based software solutions will be a number of exciting connected devices including Mercury, believed to be the world's slimmest hybrid DVR, a new Android™-based IP STB debuting at the show and an advanced Multimedia Home Gateway for cable operators. The Mercury Ultra Slim DVR and the SlingLoaded® Freesat DVR have collectively been nominated for 5 product awards at the show - see Cable & Satellite International Awards and Connected World.TV Awards for more details.

This press release is issued by Eldon Technology Limited trading as EchoStar Europe. Eldon Technology Limited is a company registered in England and Wales No. 2211701 and having its registered office at Beckside Design Centre, Millennium Business Park, Station Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6QW, UK.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Mac, iPhone, iPad and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. DLNA is a registered trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance. HbbTV is a registered trademark.

Contacts:

EchoStar Europe

Mark Goodburn

Director of Marketing & Communications

+44 7595 106276

mark.goodburn@echostar.com

Source: EchoStar Europe

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