Tianjin Broadcast & TV Network Deploys TANDBERG Television iSIS 8000 Solution for Cable Headend

TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson group (NASDAQ:Eric), today announced that Tianjin Broadcast & TV Network has deployed a fully redundant cable headend built on the award-winning TANDBERG iSIS 8000® solution, including encoders, multiplexers, and QAM modulators. The system is the first deployment of TANDBERG Television’s next generation MX8400 IP multiplexer in China, and will enable Tianjin Cable to harness the efficiencies of IP as it expands its cable Pay-TV business.

“We are pleased to be working with Tianjin Broadcast & TV Network to provide our industry leading iSIS 8000 headend solution which will help drive the transition of its 2 million subscribers to advanced digital TV services,” says Geng Liang, regional VP of Greater China for TANDBERG Television. “We have a long history of helping TV operators in China to deploy efficient and flexible distribution platforms which enable the delivery of increased channel choice, HDTV and VOD.”

The new TANDBERG Television headend has been integrated by TANDBERG Television’s PRC business partner NDT. The TANDBERG Television IP system was selected because of its high performance and because the company has a strong commitment and focus on the Chinese market.

The TANDBERG MX8400 is a new generation of system multiplexer which, as part of the iSIS 8000 solution, meets the needs of both ASI and IP distribution infrastructures together with robustness suitable for mission critical applications. The MX8400 is ideal for a wide range of multiplexing and re-multiplexing applications and introduces a new concept in multiplexing by being able to support up to multiple independent output streams allowing for greater flexibility and for future system expansion.

Tianjin Broadcast & TV Network Co. Ltd.
Tianjin Broadcast and TV Networks Co., established in 2000, is one of the largest cable TV operators in China. It is a state-owned organization responsible for planning, construction, operation, and management of the cable TV network of Tianjin City. The operator provides basic and extended TV, and additional value added services. Tianjin Broadcast & TV Network Co. Ltd has an HFC network connecting over two million direct analog subscribers. Tianjin is situated in the northeastern part of China with a population of 10 million. Adjacent to Beijing (120km) and Hebei province, Tianjin is the hub of communications of North China.

About TANDBERG Television
TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group (NASDAQ:ERIC), delivers the multimedia technology and expertise that is moving digital video forward. Whether it's advanced compression systems, on-demand or content distribution, the company's award-winning solutions are used by the world's leading broadcasters, operators and programmers to deliver new viewer experiences and advertising opportunities. With a broad suite of open, standards-based products, TANDBERG Television offers the highest quality solutions for Digital TV, HDTV, VOD, and IPTV. For more information, please visit www.tandbergtv.com

About Ericsson
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 250 million subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27 billion (SEK 209 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi.