VBox Communications unveils the USB-S 2230, a new generation of Satellite DVB-S Receivers

Amsterdam, Netherlands, August 22, 2005 — VBox Communications, a global provider of customer-premises receiver solutions for digital TV and data broadcasting networks, today has announced the availability of the USB-S 2230, a new generation of satellite DVB-S receiver, allowing PC's and laptop users receiving efficiently video, audio and IP data being broadcasted via satellites.

The USB-S 2230 is a small stylish device, easy-to-install that is connected via USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. It conforms to the DVB-S standard and provides the flexibility and performance required by TV, Internet and data broadcasting applications. Featuring integrated hardware acceleration for DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) handling as well as state-of-the-art integrated Tuner and Demodulator, the USB-S 2230 is the ideal solution for reception of IP data over DVB (IPDVB).

Commercial applications including ProgDVB and SesamTV when operate with the USB-S 2230 allowing users watch, record and play TV programs. In addition, Software Development Kit (SDK), drivers for Windows and Linux and control applications are available for the USB-S 2230. Samples of the USB –S 2230 is already available for testing.

VBox will be demonstrating the USB-S 2230 at the IBC2005 show (www.ibc.org) in Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 9-13th, at the Optibase Booth number 2.249. The IBC (International Broadcasters Convention) show is the leading international conference for the digital TV industry.

“The USB-S 2230 utilizes our Satellite Express technology and leverage our experience in USB based receivers”, Said Mr. Michael Rosenberg, AVP Sales at VBox Communication. “We believe the small form-factor and high reliability of the USB-S 2230 will enhance our position as a satellite receiver's provider.”

About VBox

About VBox Communications (www.vboxcomm.com) is a provider of customer-premises receiver solutions for digital TV and data broadcasting networks. VBox is a private company partially held by Optibase (NASDAQ:OBAS), a leading provider of digital broadcast solutions.

VBox’s PCI cards and USB boxes provide a whole range of digital TV reception capabilities, including handling of encrypted content for Pay TV services and delivery of high-quality video, audio and data services. VBox also provides routers and gateways for the reception of data and high quality digital content from digital broadcast infrastructures and their distribution over LAN. For further information please visit our website at www.vboxcomm.com

(C)Copyright 2005 VBox Communications, Ltd. Other company and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.


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Contact information:
Michael Rosenberg, AVP Sales at VBox
Email:michael_r@vboxcomm.com
Tel: +972-9-950-2821 ext 106
Mobile: +972-54-5-55-20-32