Scopus Network Technologies, an innovator in providing end-to-end system solutions for the delivery of digital TV and data over broadband networks has announced the opening of the company’s North American headquarters. The company has appointed industry veteran Carlo Basile as its president. Located in Princeton, New Jersey the new office was opened to facilitate rapid growth for Scopus within the North American satellite, broadcast, cable and telecommunications markets.

Basile was quoted as saying in a release: “By establishing centralised operations in our East Coast office, we will be able to enhance service and support for our existing client base, while developing products tailored specifically for the unique needs of the North American market. This is an exciting time for Scopus with the recent launch of our Intelligent Video Network for enhanced video routing, processing, and management over broadband networks – and an excellent opportunity to introduce our landmark solutions to a broader market.”

Basile brings to Scopus more than 20 years of experience in leading operations, business, and engineering development for technology companies in the consumer electronics, multimedia, and broadcast TV industries. As president, he will be responsible for guiding and managing the company’s continued growth within the Americas.

An official release informs that Scopus provides intelligent MPEG-2 and DVB video distribution architectures that enable satellite broadcasters, cable TV, and telco operators to transition smoothly and easily into digital transmission. Built on more than 20 years experience in digital compression algorithm development, Scopus claims that its solutions provide superior flexibility at the highest quality and performance.

The company’s CODICO product line supports a comprehensive, end-to-end digital compression system for video and data distribution networks. Lately Scopus introduced the IVNTM system topology as its latest step forward in digital networks for content management, contribution, and distribution applications, and as an answer to the needs of DTH broadcasters and digital video service providers.