Path 1 Network Technologies which claims to be the pioneer and industry leader in providing broadcast quality video-over-IP networks has announced that it is demonstrating the X-Y routing capabilities of the Path 1 Chameleon vidX family of products at the annual National Association of Broadcasters' Show (NAB). The event takes place in Las Vegas from 7-10 April.

An official release informs that Path 1's Chameleon vidX gateways provide the essential technology required for broadcasters and television service providers to migrate their video transmissions from more expensive, less flexible networks and satellites to IP network solutions, be it across the US or around the world.

The new multi-port Chameleon vidX product line offers mixing and routing of up to hundreds of streams of Standard Definition and High Definition video for use by broadcasters, cable MSOs (for Video on Demand), and for DSL packet-based IP networks.

Path 1 states that IP delivery of broadcast video and video-on-demand (VOD) continues to grow month by month. Its Chameleon vidX family of products enables global access to robust IP transport technologies which allow for new revenue generating service offerings by broadcasters, satellite, cable and DSL service providers worldwide.

Path 1 claims to be a leader in the standards and practices initiatives for television production and IP distribution, in co-operation with Cisco, Sony and Tandberg TV.

Meanwhile in other demonstrations at NAB Scientific-Atlanta will display demonstrations of long-haul IP video applications utilising Path 1Network's Cx1000. ND SatCom (N936) will show a demonstration whereby the Path 1 Cx1000 will allow for video to be added to their IP satellite offering.