Radio Broadcasters Select International Datacasting for Advanced Audio Networks


LAS VEGAS, NEVADA--(Marketwire - April 11, 2011) - International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC), a global leader in digital content distribution solutions, today announces a number of key customer wins in professional audio networks from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show. IDC will be showcasing our comprehensive Pro Audio solutions, along with advanced Pro Video, Pro Data and Pro Cinema solutions at NAB, Las Vegas, April 11-14, 2011, IDC Booth SU-5513.

With over 25,000 installations worldwide, IDC is the partner of choice for the world's premiere radio broadcasters, including National Public Radio (NPR) and Westwood One. The following key customers have recently enhanced their broadcast networks, using IDC's Pro Audio solutions:

  • Fairfax Radio Syndication, Australia's premiere radio broadcaster, recently chose IDC's SuperFlex™ Pro Audio solution for the migration of its existing 19 year old network. Fairfax is leading Australia radio networks into the future with the adoption of IDC's next- generation all IP solution which combines IP audio with DVB-S2 on satellite and terrestrial IP contribution. In partnership with OmniCast Pty Limited, IDC's advanced solution enables Fairfax to deliver live content, and provides for store and forward capability in the future. Fairfax provides over 2,000 hours of programming per week to every commercial radio station in Australia.
  • Caracol Radio, based in Columbia, recently selected IDC's SuperFlex™ Pro Audio solutions for its next-generation radio network. One of the most prestigious networks in Latin America, Caracol will be deploying IDC's reliable and scalable infrastructure to deliver live and store and forward content, both programming and commercial, to radio stations across the country.
  • Family Life, a faith-based national radio network in the U.S., is upgrading to the advanced SuperFlex™ Pro Audio solutions for live content delivery, and store and forward distribution of radio programming across its religious broadcast network. Working with our distributor partner Ka You Communications, Family Life selected IDC's solutions to replace the previous terrestrial distribution network.
  • Cadena SER is Spain's premiere radio broadcast network. IDC has received a follow-on order to supply a state-of-the-art audio broadcast system that supports live streams seamlessly switched with playback of file-based content. This sophisticated 18-channel system features two uplinks and IDC's SuperFlex™ Pro Audio solutions for the broadcast of programming and commercial content.

"IDC has been partnering with major radio broadcasters for over 20 years. We were the first to implement DVB/IP in audio networks, as well as a file playback commercial insertion system," stated Frederick Godard, President and CEO. "Broadcasters deploy IDC solutions for network flexibility and reliability, ease of implementation and new revenue generation capabilities."

According to the newly released BIA/Kelsey's quarterly "Investing In Radio® Market Report", projections point to online and digital revenues at traditional radio stations to see a 14.1% compound annual growth rate over the next five years, rising from $405 million in 2010 to $494 million in 2011, and $783 million by 2015. "This presents a significant opportunity for IDC, as our broadcasters look towards digital content delivery to expand their programming and commercial insertion capabilities at both the national and local advertising levels," stated Frederick Godard.

About International Datacasting Corporation:

International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) is a global leader in digital content distribution over satellite for the world's premiere broadcasters in radio, television and digital cinema. IDC offers a broad portfolio of advanced solutions including Pro Audio, Pro Video, Pro Cinema and Pro Data for implementing broadcast content contribution and distribution applications. IDC's solutions and IDC Systems are in demand for radio and television networks, digital cinema, 3D live events, distance learning, satellite news gathering, sport contribution, digital signage, and IPTV among others. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with regional offices in Arnhem, the Netherlands and in San Diego, California. IDC has installations in over 100 countries and service offices in Australia, Singapore and China with an international network of value-added partners and distributors.

Contact Information:

International Datacasting Corporation
Christine Rozak
Director of Marketing
613-596-4120 x 2215
crozak@datacast.com