Triveni Digital, a subsidiary of LG Electronics developing systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams, and NetTest, a subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation and a global provider of operational support solutions for advanced and converged networks, announced today that the companies are collaborating to improve network monitoring and troubleshooting for service providers offering digital television over cable and telco networks. NetTest’s CMA 5000 multi-layer network test and measurement platform has been enhanced with features from Triveni Digital’s StreamScope™ MPEG transport stream analyzer. The system will be demonstrated at IBC2005 on Triveni Digital’s stand #3.154.

NetTest's CMA 5000 is the premier test and measurement solution for installing, commissioning and documenting fiber optic networks. Utilizing a common platform, the CMA 5000 provides complete testing for multiple network layers all at the touch of a single button. As a high performance, scalable solution, the CMA 5000 aids in accelerating the deployment of new services and optimizing network performance, while reducing the cost of measurement. By integrating software from Triveni Digital, the CMA 5000 will have the ability to monitor, measure, and analyze DTV streams and signals to ensure their integrity, reliability and compliance with MPEG-2, ATSC and SCTE standards. For operators delivering digital television over IP networks, this provides a valuable monitoring tool for real-time quality control.

About NetTest
NetTest, a subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, is a leading specialist in the field of operational support solutions. These solutions provide unique insights into the function and performance of telecommunication networks and services so that owners, operators, and vendors can make informed business decisions that drive their profitability. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and with offices in the US, France, Italy, Germany, the UK, Spain, Singapore, China and Japan, and represented by distributors all over the world. Visit www.nettest.com or www.anritsu.com for more information.

About Triveni Digital
Triveni Digital, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Electronics, develops systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams. Triveni Digital's products for DVB SI, ATSC PSIP, data broadcasting, stream analysis and monitoring are renowned for their ease of use and innovative features. Working with leading industry partners, Triveni Digital employs an open and standards-compliant approach to the digital television market. Visit http://www.TriveniDigital.com for more information.

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CONTACTS:
Dawn Danaher
Media Relations for Triveni Digital
Aries MarketMasters
+1 714 378-5841
PR@TriveniDigital.com 

Aaron Deragon
Director of Product Management
NetTest
+1 315 266 5029
aaron.deragon@nettest.com

Jason Thomas
Product Manager
NetTest
+1 315 266 5057
jason.thomas@nettest.com