Not every company can say they have exceeded their goals, but SatLink Communications Ltd. did just that with the announcement that they have expanded their High Definition transmission capabilities to up to 12 simultaneous HD streams including encoding, decoding and multiplexing the feeds. This investment makes SatLink the first operator in the region to possess complete end-to-end HD teleport facilities with 12 simultaneous feeds. The new HD systems comply with the standards of top global sports rights holders and add a new layer of technologically advanced services for occasional and permanent users of SatLink’s strategically positioned teleport that connects Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Built upon the latest state-of-the-art HD technologies from Tandberg Television, the new systems enable the company to meet its partners’ growing needs for HD entertainment programming such as sports, nature and films. SatLink’s expanded capabilities include the encoding, encrypting and multiplexing of the multiple HD feeds. The system also enables the insertion of different languages into the streams prior to re-transmission and distribution, as well as down conversion of High Definition to Standard Definition and vice versa.

“SatLink is dedicated to staying ahead of the technology curve and being there with the right and best technologies,” stated SatLink CEO David Hochner. “Our new HD capabilities solidify our growing business and the total global content distribution experience of which we are proud. Despite the world’s economic turmoil, SatLink continues to invest substantially in new HD technologies to continue guaranteeing the highest level of service our partners require. We look forward to using our new HD facilities for the broadcast of UEFA football matches starting later in 2009 and augmenting HD SNG and full HD production capabilities for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the Holy Land in May."

He added, “Our commitment to the future of broadcasting and media transmission guides SatLink’s steps and strategy. Integrating HD and multiplexing confirms our allegiance to providing high end solutions with the highest service level.”