Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix to Deliver IPTV Service to GulfPines Communications

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - April 20, 2009) - NAB 2009, Booth #C1754 -- Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix announced today that GulfPines Communications, LLC has selected their IPTV solution to deliver a powerful, advanced video solution. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for IPTV has been fully integrated with the Falcon IP/Complete™ IPTV delivery system, which encompasses content aggregation and delivery from satellite, router, and DSLAM on past the middleware where other systems end. Capitalizing on the comprehensive IP/Complete platform, GulfPines is able to roll out secure triple-play services with an impressive channel lineup and advanced functionality, such as video recording capabilities and parental controls. Verimatrix and Falcon will be demonstrating the Falcon IP/Complete solution at NAB 2009 at booth #C1754.

According to GulfPines president, Charles F. Fail, "We selected the integrated Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix solution because it is the only one that meets all our needs. The solution is a standards-based IPTV solution featuring all elements from a single provider, from satellite to the set-top box. Because it is completely integrated, the solution offers flexible delivery for optimal efficiency. With the Falcon solution, we will make one call -- 24/7 -- for any service or technical issue. This will allow us to provide the excellent service our customers expect. It will also enable us to promptly offer new services in the future."

The MPEG-4 IPTV platform from Falcon IP/Complete is one of the leading IPTV wholesale solutions for rural telecoms that combines best-of-breed content security technology from Verimatrix and middleware from Thomson. Falcon also provides installation, signal management, and testing services, with final delivery to the set-top box within the subscriber's home with 24/7 ongoing support.

"IPTV is important to every telco in North America as this technology provides the opportunity to offer competitive video services to subscribers. Falcon is committed to its customers with tested, proven IPTV technology solutions customized to meet their needs and professional services. The IPTV industry's continued growth is reinforced by our successfully video solution deployments across the nation," said Donald R. Cook, Falcon IP/Complete president.

"Falcon has figured out how to cost-effectively provide the technology platform and engineering services to make IPTV a reality for tier 2 and 3 telecommunications providers," said Steve Oetegenn, chief sales and marketing officer at Verimatrix. "Falcon has leveraged the IPTV wholesale/retail features in VCAS for IPTV tailored to serve this market. We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Falcon."

Software-based VCAS for IPTV obviates the need for smart cards through the leverage of mature, proven two-way Internet security protocols, a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) public/private key pair system and X.509 digital certificates. A downloadable security system for IP clients is not only more secure, it enables less expensive set-top box hardware and can be quickly updated as required to combat potential pirate attacks.

About Falcon IP/Complete

Falcon IP/Complete is the only provider of an MPEG-4, end-to-end IPTV solution for the nation's telcos, government agencies, developer and business communities, and healthcare and education institutions. Privately held, with its headquarters in Malden, Missouri, Falcon IP/Complete blends the customer's enterprise needs with its own ongoing communications training and research, to develop proven, exclusive, and cost-effective IPTV architectures and installations. Backed by more than 41 years of communications industry expertise, the company guarantees unprecedented, timely service and support, as well as the latest in content and interactive system options. For more information visit www.falconipcomplete.com and www.falconcommunications.com.

About GulfPines Communications, LLC

GulfPines Communications is a subsidiary of Fail Telecommunications Corporation, a Mississippi-based company that has been in the communications industry since 1923. Owner, C.F. Fail, began the corporation by providing telephone service in Bay Springs, Mississippi and now provides advanced telecommunications services statewide. GulfPines has embraced new technology to provide traditional services as well as offer new services. Utilizing an all IP network, GulfPines is able to provide feature-rich services at reduced expense when compared with traditional telephony providers. GulfPines Communications is family-owned and operated out of Bay Springs, Mississippi, with local employees in Jackson and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With over seventy years experience in the telecommunications industry to call upon, GulfPines is committed to providing quality service while utilizing technology to investigate new service offerings.

About Verimatrix

Verimatrix sets the standard for software-based content security and revenue enhancement technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of service providers. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) offers a suite of next-generation technologies that has been independently audited and ranked as the global leader in IPTV content protection. The company's 3-Dimensional Content Security approach, built around VCAS, enables secure delivery of content to multiple devices across multiple networks using multiple layers of protection techniques. Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, industry organizations and partner ecosystem helps address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com.