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Macrovision Expands Presence in Mexico
Megacable Comunicaciones licenses Macrovision's Interactive Program Guide and Entertainment Data for its subscribers
Santa Clara - 4/21/2009 - Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today an agreement with Megacable Comunicaciones, the largest MSO in Mexico with 1.5 million subscribers in 53 major cities. The agreement includes Megacable's use of Passport Echo, Macrovision's cable IPG, and Macrovision's television listing data. The deployment covers Megacable's Motorola systems.
On the new system, Megacable's subscribers will also have access to the ShowRunner Video on Demand (VOD) application, a fully integrated on demand feature that provides a more intuitive and simple consumer experience for accessing VOD content and iSubscribe, an application that allows viewers to use their remotes to instantly order service packages.
The Passport Echo IPG features access to high resolution graphics, an intuitive interface design and optional rich video controls for searching for shows by title or keywords and scheduling recordings. Its Remote Wizard application teaches viewers how to program their multi function remote controls to operate other devices such as a TV or VCR. This agreement continues Macrovision's expansion into the Latin American market, complimenting several other previously announced customer wins. The growth in digital cable subscribers in Latin America, and Mexico demonstrates that MSOs are seeking market leading solutions to provide their subscribers the best user experience and highest possible satisfaction. "After a careful evaluation we are pleased to have selected Macrovision's Passport IPG solution and its listings data to enhance our services," said Raymundo Fernandez, CEO Megacable. "Macrovision's innovative solutions, customer service and commitment to the Mexico market were key factors in making our selection." "Megacable is a well respected MSO and we are pleased they identified the unique value Macrovision's IPG solutions provide for their customers," said Bob Shallow, senior vice president, worldwide sales, service providers, Macrovision. "We look forward to continuing to work with them on the implementation and deployments." About Megacable About Macrovision Solutions Corporation Macrovision is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with numerous offices across the United States and around the world including Japan, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. More information about Macrovision can be found at www.macrovision.com # # # Forward Looking Statements
For more information, contact:
Linda Quach Macrovision Corporation +1 (408) 562-8504 lquach@macrovision.com |