LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2004--NTT America, Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), today announced that Fuji Television Network, Inc. and NTT Com have succeeded in the testing and demonstration of the world's first IP-based, non-compressed high-definition television (HD) transmission between Tokyo and Las Vegas at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2004 show. The demonstration is being conducted through April 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The two companies are exhibiting an HD non-compressed IP transmission system that connects Tokyo and Las Vegas by a 2.4 Gbps optical fiber network. This system allows for an interactive HD transmission from both locations using Internet protocol. The demonstration shows how to operate an IP-HD camera that is located in Tokyo by using a remote console which is at the booth in Las Vegas.
"HD, which is a relatively new technology, is expected to bloom in the near future," said Nobuyuki Fukui, Vice President of NTT America. "It is our pleasure to participate in this demonstration, which shows how our IP technology can expand the horizon of our customer's business. Together with Fuji Television, Japan's leading broadcasting company, we will continue to support the implementation and enhancement of HD, a technology that will improve the quality of our lives in many ways."
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Fuji Television Network, Inc. opened its doors for broadcasting in 1959. The Fuji Network System currently consists of 28 domestic affiliates, and the company also operates 17 offices overseas. Over a history that spans more than 45 years, Fuji Television has continued to maintain its number one position as the leader of the Japanese media industry by producing high-quality programming, and developing innovative technology.
For more information, please visit www.fujitv.co.jp/en/.
NTT America
NTT America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation and is North America's natural gateway to the Asia Pacific, the world's fastest growing market. As a leading provider of global business connectivity, NTT America provides world-class network services and support with a single point of contact for reliable end-to-end connections between the U.S. and Asia Pacific regions. Services available through NTT America include managed network services, systems integration, collocation, hosting and various IP solutions. For additional information on NTT America and its services, visit us on the Web at www.nttamerica.com
NTT Communications (NTT Com)
NTT Com, a Tokyo-based subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, provides long-distance and global services for voice, video and data communication reaching more than 200 countries. NTT Com also provides world-class IP services under the NTT/VERIO brand, as well as managed data, multimedia and additional services under the Arcstar brand. For more information, please visit www.ntt.com.
