DIVArchive Penetrates the Indian Market
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 30 - Incentra Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ICNS) today announced that its Front Porch Digital Broadcast and Media Division was selected by Shaf Broadcast and Amrita TV to deploy a digital video archive for Amrita TV. Powered by DIVArchive, this deployment represents Front Porch Digital's first reference in India.
"The reputation of Front Porch as the global leader in archive management is well known in the India broadcast market," said Mr. P.R. Suresh at Shaf Broadcast. "The professional service the company provided during our competitive evaluations proved to us that its reputation is well-earned. Amrita Television was similarly impressed, and we both look forward to a successful implementation with Front Porch."
Located in the Indian state of Kerala, Amrita Television is a fully integrated entertainment television broadcast company and a wholly owned division of the Amrita Enterprises Private Limited. Amrita TV was launched on April 14, 2005, with the commitment to provide top-quality, wholesome, and value-based entertainment. Amrita TV currently broadcasts a seven- day-a- week, 24-hour schedule featuring a varied lineup including tele-films, gripping serials, dance and music shows, insightful talk shows on present-day issues, lively kids programs, and tasteful movies. With the commitment of offering its viewers and clients the best of television, Amrita TV also broadcasts across the Middle East, South-East Asia, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Shaf Broadcast is one of the largest and most respected independent Indian systems integrators. The company offers project management, system design, software configuration, equipment sourcing, prefabrication and system installation worldwide. As prime contractor for Amrita Television, Shaf Broadcast conducted a workflow analysis, designed the system, and helped Amrita select Front Porch Digital amongst other partners.
"Amrita Television is a critical win for Front Porch Digital, as it is our first reference in India, which is now emerging as a new market for digital archives," said Rino Petricola, managing director and vice president, Front Porch Digital International. "Working with strong and well-positioned partners like Shaf, we hope to build a much stronger presence throughout the country. We will work hard to ensure that Amrita achieves a successful launch and becomes another enthusiastic reference account for Front Porch."
DIVArchive (Distributed Intelligent Versatile Archive) is a software middleware that enables interoperability between large digital media storage devices, video servers, editing systems, and digital media workflow applications in the broadcast, media, and entertainment industries. DIVArchive simplifies the process of preserving, managing, and accessing content. According to a March 2005 report by industry analyst Datamonitor, DIVArchive is the global leader in broadcast archive management software, as well as the dominant brand within Europe.
About Incentra Solutions, Inc.
Incentra Solutions, Inc. (http://www.incentrasolutions.com, OTC Bulletin Board: ICNS) is a provider of complete IT and storage management solutions to broadcasters, enterprises, and managed service providers worldwide. Incentra's complete solution includes professional services, hardware, and software products with first-call support, IT outsourcing solutions and financing options. To the broadcast market, Incentra delivers complete digital archive management and transcoding solutions built on its IT and storage expertise and offerings.
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Contacts for Incentra Solutions:
Allen & Caron Inc. Front Porch Digital, Broadcast and Media Div.
Jill Bertotti (investors) Michael Knaisch
jill@allencaron.com President
Len Hall (financial media) mknaisch@fpdigital.com
len@allencaron.com (303) 449-8279
(949) 474-4300
