Midwest Video Solutions has selected Motorola's MPEG-4 Network Encoder for deployment by the end of the year. This upgrade to the Motorola multi-channel MPEG-4 AVC network encoder family will enable MVS to migrate two diverse MPEG-2 headend platforms at separate locations to a single consolidated MPEG-4 platform, streamlining the delivery of content while accelerating the delivery of personalized media experiences and increasing programming choice for customers.

MVS provides IPTV services to 16 member companies throughout the Upper Midwest and internationally. In addition to improving video quality and cost effectiveness, Motorola's network encoders enable MVS to offer its member base more flexibility in terms of IPTV service offering, reaching new markets and providing more streams per household.

The NE-4012 is a high-density solution designed to deliver purely IP-based multi-channel video compression capabilities and services, ideal for headend environments. Combining the decoding of IP video services with advanced MPEG-4 AVC video encoding, the NE series of encoders streamlines headend operations. This results in simplified headend architectures with fewer components, reducing cost while delivering high-quality video at low bit rates. The platform is able to deliver two channels of video compression in a 1RU package, leading to a significant reduction in power consumption and space requirements.

With more than 50 years of experience architecting video networks, Motorola has the expertise and ability to identify market needs and deliver timely solutions that meet the challenges faced by programmers and service providers to deliver value-added experiences for consumers.