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Technical support center for PitchBlue™ syndicated and Javelin™ short form content distribution transitions in-house to Vigor Systems

LA JOLLA, CA, March 11, 2011 – VIGOR Systems Inc., a leading video technology solutions provider, launched their Operational Support Center for PitchBlue™ and Javelin™ customers on February 1. The new technical support center for PitchBlue™ and Javelin™ is based in La Jolla, California offers 24/7 phone support and has 2nd line engineers available to perform remote support sessions from 7am to 7pm PST.

The Operational Support Center started handling PitchBlue™ and Javelin™ technical support issues January 1, followed by a 30-day transition period where the Operational Support Center was structured to handle large call volumes and direct traffic to the new points of contact.

The initial success has been widespread, with improved service response times and Vigor Systems Inc’s ability to troubleshoot more efficiently has closed the gap between end users and development.

“The GDMX Rollout Center helped with the launch of the project. Considering that Vigor Systems, Inc. has the primary technical staff and expertise regarding the MagnuBox™ and PitchBlue™/Javelin™ platforms, it was a natural move to have Vigor build a support structure for the platform,” declares Greg Quandt, project manager for Syndistro and Javelin LLCs.

To contact the Operational Support Center or to download the manual for the Magnubox™/Javelin or Javelin specific manual call 866-437-2583 or visit http://managedlinearsupport.com

Vigor Systems Inc.®
Vigor Systems Inc.® is a global provider of innovative video technology solutions. We offer a wide variety of products and services from robust video server solutions to custom software solutions and managed support. Our adaptable technology is both modular and platform independent, designed for customization. Vigor Systems Inc.® has refined a process that allows for the rapid design, development and deployment of fully integrated custom systems.

For more information, please contact:
Magnus Sorlander, CEO
Vigor Systems, Inc.
+1 (866) 748-4467
magnus.sorlander@vigorsys.com

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LA JOLLA, CA, January 22, 2011 – VIGOR Systems Inc., innovators of PitchBlue™ and the MagnuBox™, distributed the anticipated version 2.6 to all MagnuBoxes on Jan. 22. The new release provides multiple time-saving and problem-solving tools to users.

New Features Include:

• Transcoding Queue – users can now see when a show is in the queue ready to be transcoded (can move programs throughout the queue based on priority, and ability to remove unneeded items from the queue)
• New interface with darkened control rooms to improve the viewing experience (reduces after image effects from going back and forth between light and dark screens)
• Redesigned recording schedule, which allows users to view the status of recordings and their format sheets
• Playback page, which shows what is currently queued for playback
• Timestamp during playback (to help alert users playing out to another device; they will now be able see if they’re nearing the end of a playback and then be able to shutoff recording device)
• Dancing Mailbox – message box which “dances” until a message has been opened, making it easier for distributors to communicate with stations

The 2.6 release is only compatible with Safari 4 or later, Chrome 3.0 or later, Firefox 3.6 or later and Internet Explorer 8 or later.

PitchBlue™
PitchBlue™, a next-generation content delivery system, is a partnership formed between Vigor Systems and national television broadcasters. PitchBlue™ will deliver high quality high-definition (HDTV) and standard-definition (SDTV) programming to stations using the same satellites broadcasters currently use for other programming.

VIGOR Systems Inc.®
VIGOR Systems Inc.® is a global provider of innovative video technology solutions. We offer a wide variety of products and services from robust video server solutions to custom software solutions and managed support. Our adaptable technology is both modular and platform independent, designed for customization. VIGOR Systems Inc.® has refined a process that allows for the rapid design, development and deployment of fully integrated custom systems.

For more information, please contact:
Magnus Sorlander, President
Vigor Systems, Inc.
+1 (866) 748-4467
magnus.sorlander@vigorsys.com

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LA JOLLA, California (July 25, 2010) – Vigor Systems, a leading provider of video distribution solutions for technology providers and end-user groups, unveiled the 2.0 version of its cutting-edge PitchBlue™ content delivery system on July 24. The system delivers high quality high-definition (HDTV) and standard-definition (SDTV) programming to television stations. The key new feature of PitchBlue™ 2.0 is the ability to process short form content (advertising).

The development team at Vigor created an application programming interface (API) that allows third party vendors to securely interface directly with PitchBlue™ to upload short form content for use on the MagnuBox™. Advertising wholesalers are able to send ads into PitchBlue™, which are then distributed to a list of stations determined by the wholesaler. All of this transmission can be viewed/managed centrally through PitchBlue’s™ Formatic software.

PitchBlue’s™ hardware – the MagnuBox™ – has a new interface that works with the short form content, and also revealed a fresh, sophisticated look.

A few other added features to note:
•  Formatic now has a failsafe Format Sheet editing mode that gives users the ability to discard changes if desired.
•  Magnuboxes now have intelligent transcoding prioritization.

About Vigor Systems, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Vigor Systems develops innovative video distribution solutions for broadcast and cable using their flexible product platform to quickly create custom solutions for technology providers. Our mission is to be the preferred provider of technology for the video distribution industry.

For further information, please contact:
Magnus Sorlander
Vigor Systems
+1 (866) 748-4467
magnus.sorlander@vigorsys.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

For further information, please contact:
Magnus Sorlander
Vigor Systems
+1 (866) 748-4467
magnus.sorlander@vigorsys.com

VIGOR SYSTEMS SUCCESFULLY COMPLETES PITCHBLUE™ MAGNUBOX ™SHIPMENTS
Transport stream recorders shipped to 750 broadcast stations

LA JOLLA, California (November 20, 2009) – Vigor Systems, a leading provider of video distribution solutions for technology providers and end-user groups, has successfully completed shipments of the MagnuBox™ for the PitchBlue™ program.

PitchBlue™, a next-generation content delivery system, is a partnership formed between Vigor Systems and national television broadcasters. PitchBlue™ will deliver high quality high-definition (HDTV) and standard-definition (SDTV) programming to stations using the same satellites broadcasters currently use for other programming.

The Vigor Systems MagnuBox™, a transport stream recorder, has been shipped to over 750 broadcast stations. The MagnuBox™ is a cost-effective, optimized and streamlined platform that handles both HDTV and SDTV programming and uses more effective compression techniques while allowing more storage. The service footprint will include a guaranteed minimum of 1,300 stations, including the top 100 domestic markets.

About Vigor Systems

Vigor Systems develops innovative video distribution solutions for broadcast and cable using their flexible product platform to create custom solutions for technology providers and large end-user groups. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.vigorsys.com .

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LA JOLLA, CA (October 29, 2009): The 2009 SMPTE Annual Tech Conference & Expo will host a session by Robert Seidel (CBS, USA) discussing the PitchBlue™ program, a next generation content delivery system. PitchBlue™ is a solution designed by Vigor Systems and deployed national television broadcasters that will deliver high quality high-definition (HDTV) and standard-definition (SDTV) programming to stations using the same satellites broadcasters currently use for other programming. The session will discuss the technical details of the end-to-end PitchBlue™ system, including a discussion of the origination, distribution, reception, storage, and play-to-air systems.

About Vigor Systems
Vigor Systems develops innovative video distribution solutions for broadcast and cable using their flexible product platform to create custom solutions for technology providers and large end-user groups. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.vigorsys.com .

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

For further information, please contact:
Magnus Sorlander
Vigor Systems
+1 (866) 748-4467
magnus.sorlander@vigorsys.com

VIGOR SYSTEMS LAUNCHES MAGNUBOX™ AS PART OF PITCHBLUE™
Broadcasters utilize new transport stream recorders for HD and SD programming

LA JOLLA, California (October 27, 2009) – Vigor Systems, a leading provider of video distribution solutions for technology providers and end-user groups, has launched the MagnuBox™ for the PitchBlue™ program.

PitchBlue™, a next-generation content delivery system, is a partnership formed between Vigor Systems and national television broadcasters. PitchBlue™ will deliver high quality high-definition (HDTV) and standard-definition (SDTV) programming to stations using the same satellites broadcasters currently use for other programming.

Over 750 broadcast stations will receive a Vigor Systems MagnuBox™, a transport stream recorder. The MagnuBox™ is a cost-effective, optimized and streamlined platform that handles both HDTV and SDTV programming and uses more effective compression techniques while allowing more storage. The service footprint will include a guaranteed minimum of 1,300 stations, including the top 100 domestic markets.

About Vigor Systems

Vigor Systems develops innovative video distribution solutions for broadcast and cable using their flexible product platform to create custom solutions for technology providers and large end-user groups. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.vigorsys.com .

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Vigor Systems is pleased to announce a relationship with national television broadcasters through deployments of PitchBlue™, a next-generation content delivery system. PitchBlue™ will deliver high quality HD and SD programming to stations using the same satellites broadcasters currently use for other programming. The system will resolve complaints about a need for an easy way to receive syndicated hi-def programming.

750 stations will receive a Vigor Systems MagnuBox™ transport stream recorder as part of the deployment. The new system will provide a cost-effective, optimized and streamlined platform that handles both HD and SD programming and uses better compression techniques and more storage. The service footprint will include a guaranteed minimum of 1300 stations, including the top 100 domestic markets.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ascentmedia.com/buzz/news/press-release/ascent-cbs-warner-syndication-platform.aspx

http://www.reedtelevision.com/article/CA6674151.html?display=Technology