Optibase and Leadcom partner to deliver end-to-end IPTV solution in Kazakhstan

November 16, 2007 – Optibase, a provider of advanced digital video solutions, and Leadcom, a provider of telecommunications solutions, have announced the formation of a strategic alliance to deliver integrated IPTV services and solutions, starting with a “leading” telco in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The joint deployment in Kazakhstan includes Optibase’s end-to-end IPTV solution consisting of Video on Demand (VOD), personal video recorder (PVR) services, middleware, set-top boxes and the Optibase Media Gateway (MGW) carrier-grade H.264 encoding platform.

“In this project, Leadcom is delivering a triple-play solution (IPTV, IP-phone and broadband Internet access) to selected subscribers of the telco operator,” said Yoel Bar-Gil, CTO for Leadcom.  “Optibase’s IPTV solution allows Leadcom to provide its customers with a video over IP system that is efficient and easy to deploy.  Furthermore, the Optibase solution provides Leadcom with an extensive offering of interactive and personalised features coupled with top video quality and low bit-rates.  This creates a winning combination for our customers.”