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COM1000 SBCA Certification from PDI-SAT Coming to Los Angeles January 2010

Join Me & PDI-SAT at SkyFORUM this Wednesday!

Join PDI-SAT @ SkyFORUM!

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (ET)
  Exhibits are open all day
  Sessions will be scheduled throughout the day
Location: On your computer! No time out of the office. No travel expenses or hassles.
Cost: It is FREE to attend
Learn more and register at www.skyforumsbca.com

SkyFORUM® is an online (or virtual) event that brings together the satellite industry for product demos, sessions, training and networking found at traditional trade shows, but without the expenses and hassles of leaving town and customers. You can come and go throughout the day based on your schedule.

Without leaving your desk, you can attend sessions and explore exhibits like at a traditional trade show, including: view product demos, watch videos, download literature, and chat with booth personnel to get answers to your questions.

It’s easy! All you need is a computer with a broadband connection and sound card. Registration is simple and it is FREE. Register today at www.skyforumsbca.com.

 

PDI-SAT, a DIRECTV® Master System Operator and equipment distributor, will be showcasing
MDU-Complete™, it’s MFH2™ single wire solution for MDU applications. Also present will be the COM1000, PDI-SAT’s next generation Pro:Idiom™ compliant HDTV content distribution system for the Hospitality and Free-To-Guest markets. Samsung Electronics recently signed PDI-SAT as a key Satellite Technology Partner for the U.S. Commercial, MDU, and Hospitality markets. This relationship with Samsung gives PDI-SAT and its dealers a complete turnkey solution: providing equipment, content, installation, and services for their customers throughout the commercial marketplace. Visit our booth virtually on the 18th to find out more!

SkyFORUM conference topics include new products, revenue streams, business channels, new business opportunities, the future of satellite, MDU/SMATV opportunities, improving customer relations, broadband technologies, staff training, benefits, and more. Many of the sessions will have handouts that you can easily download and print.

SkyFORUM delivers to your computer a series of webcasts presented by industry experts who will share their ideas on new business opportunities and services. Here is a preview of the conference lineup:

Keynote: Blair Levin, Executive Director - Broadband Initiative, FCC
Hear a status report on the development of a National Broadband Plan, a project mandated by Congress in the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Keynote: Tony Goncalves, Vice President of Sales, DIRECTV
Learn about DIRECTV and its leadership role within the satellite industry. Understand marketing, technology, programming and customer satisfaction initiatives that are helping to accelerate DIRECTV growth and enable DIRECTV to maintain its position as the largest satellite television provider in the US.

Look Here: New Platforms = New Content
Gary Arlen, President, Arlen Communications, Inc.

Future Satellite Technologies
Ed Caleca, Principal, Calburk Associates

It’s all About the Customer!
Dan Freeding Sr, Director - Field Operations Training, DIRECTV
Tammy Wood, Manager, WeQC.

Pioneering Innovation - MDU and Hospitality Solutions
Richard Tatem, Director MDU-Commercial Product Development, DIRECTV

Beyond the Dish: Expanding Your Low-Voltage Offerings
David Pedigo, Senior Director – Technology, CEDIA

Observations and Tips for Effective Labor-Management Relations
Eric E. Packel, Attorney at Law, Polsinelli Shughart PC

How to Reduce Your Fuel and Vehicle Expenses
Jonathan Holstien, SuperFleet

Your Options for Affordable Health Insurance
Jim Pitts, Assurant

How State Licensing and Tax Issues Affect Your Business
Lisa McCabe Director Public Policy and Outreach, SBCA
Allen Chew Director, Government Affairs, The DIRECTV Group, Inc

Register today and join DIRECTV on Wednesday, November 18 at SkyFORUM. Visit www.skyforumsbca.com to register and learn more.

DIRECTV Showcases Newly Branded MDU IP Technology at NMHC Apartment And Technology Conference

DIRECTV IPAdvantage™ Offers Unique, Cost-effective Multi-Family Housing Triple-Play Distribution System

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– DIRECTV will market its innovative satellite-based IP technology platform for the MDU market under a new name – DIRECTV IPAdvantage™ — to highlight the value this unique, single-dish distribution technology offers to property owners who want a cost-effective way to provide their residents with the best entertainment experience. The new brand was unveiled today at the NMHC Apartment and Technology Conference & Exposition in Phoenix. More information is available at DIRECTV’s booth #308.

DIRECTV IPAdvantage™, formerly known as MFH3 (Multi-Family Housing version 3), enables the delivery of all DIRECTV® programming and services using existing in-building wiring – CAT3 or CAT5 – by converting DIRECTV signals into IP video packets to IP-enabled DIRECTV receivers. The system, not to be confused with IPTV, uses the technology as a simple distribution platform to deliver, over a single home-run wire, satellite TV and other services from a private “on-property” head-end to each customer dwelling.

A single dish antenna can serve more than 1,000 receivers in each building, providing a more cost-effective installation for large properties and enabling “injection” of local content, such as on-site amenity and security video feeds into the system.

In addition to supporting both DIRECTV standard and HD DVR receivers, the IP distribution platform will also support voice, internet and interactive services over a single connection, enabling the delivery of IP based triple-play bundles including Fiber to the Home.

“We believe the new brand, DIRECTV IPAdvantage™, enables MDU property owners to immediately grasp the unique and innovative nature of this technology and its ability to transform an apartment or condo complex into a high-tech hub for satellite TV entertainment, internet and VoIP services,” said Mike Olson, vice president, MDU Sales for DIRECTV. “This technology is really a game-changer for property owners who want to remove dishes from balconies and compete for new business in a tight economy by offering residents the full breadth of DIRECTV services, including HD, DVR and international services, as well as a triple play bundle with voice and very high speed broadband internet services.”

Among the other advantages of the IPAdvantage™ platform, the entire system can be monitored remotely over a secure VPN connection and property owners have the ability to view the current state of the system from anywhere via the Internet.

The IPAdvantage™, platform has been installed in numerous properties including Mill Creek in Bluffton, S.C., Bridgemore Village in Nashville, Tenn and City Center in Las Vegas, NV.

About DIRECTV

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV), the nation’s No. 1 satellite television service, presents the finest television experience available to more than 18.4 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD channels – more quality HD channels than any other television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed all national cable companies for nine years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.

Press Release Contact Details:

DIRECTV, Inc. Robert Mercer (310) 964-4683

SBCA & PDI-SAT Offer On-Line Certification for MDU/SMATV Technology

 

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) has announced the launch of an on-line version of their MDU/SMATV certification course. The course was prepared by SBCA’s on-line curriculum development partner SatProf, Inc. To take a short guided tour and to register for immediate access, visit http://sbca.coursehost.com.

The course provides the detailed knowledge required for installation and maintenance of MDU and SMATV systems. The curriculum was designed by a team of industry partners including DIRECTV, DISH Network, PACE International, PDI-SAT, DOW Electronics, Mastec Advanced Technologies, and SatProf. “By utilizing the expertise of our member companies we have been able to develop a comprehensive program to educate technicians on the technical requirements of these advanced installations,” stated Steve Hill, SBCA’s Deputy Executive Director. “The on-line format provides students a self paced learning option, with thorough coverage of MDU and SMATV skills and extensive interactive exercises. Our distributor partners will continue to offer the extensive hands on MDU/SMATV course at their facilities.”

To register go to: http://sbca.coursehost.com. For information on SBCA National Standards and Testing Program (www.sbcatest.com) courses and SBCA partnership opportunities, contact Steve Hill at 202-349-3620, or shill@sbca.org.

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association is the national trade organization representing all segments of the consumer satellite industry. It is committed to creating value added programs to improve the long term growth and sustainability of our member companies while continuing the industry’s leadership in protecting the rights of consumers and technician to access the best in satellite delivered services. Additional information can be found at www.sbca.com.

Samsung Electronics signs PDI-SAT as a Technology Partner for the Commercial Market

Samsung Electronics, the leader in digital television products worldwide, has signed PDI-SAT, a DIRECTV™ Master System Operator and equipment distributor as a key Satellite Technology Partner for the U.S. Commercial, MDU, and Hospitality markets.

PDI-SAT has been a distribution partner of DIRECTV for special markets for over ten years and has been a key partner in the development and roll out of DIRECTV’s new COM1000 HDTV SMATV delivery system for hospitality and commercial services. This new relationship with Samsung gives PDI-SAT and its dealers a complete end-to-end solution by providing equipment, content, installation, and services for their customers throughout the commercial marketplace.

“We are very excited to have Samsung as a partner. By creating strategic relationships with the market leader Samsung, PDI-SAT can provide the best solutions for our dealers and customers. With superior picture quality, design and performance, Samsung delivers the best commercial television solution today and we are proud to be part of that winning combination moving forward” said Jason Cohen, VP of Sales for PDI-SAT.

PDI-SAT will be offering the entire line of hospitality & commercial televisions which includes the popular Touch of Color™ line which won several awards for technology, innovation and design in 2008, as well as the ultra-slim LED televisions with breakthrough picture quality as unveiled at CES 2009. With unique hotel & commercial features such as Hotel Logo On-Screen Display, PMOLED Clock and USB Cloning, combined with Samsung’s superior picture quality, PDI-SAT has the ideal solutions in 19” through 52” screen sizes.

PDI-SAT will be releasing more details on the program in the near future. For more information regarding Samsung commercial television product and pricing information, call Dave Ward at 888-247-8230 or email your request to dward@pdisat.com. To become a PDI-SAT System Operator, call or  email your request today! For more information regarding hospitality televisions, please visit Samsung online at http://www.samsung.com/global/experience/hospitality.

About Samsung: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US $96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCD. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

PDI-SAT SWM-8 MFH2 March Madness Special

There's only a few days left so if you need some SWM-8 or other MFH2 MDU equipment for a new install of property upgrade, give me a call!

Thank you,

Dave Ward
Regional Sales Manager
PDI-SAT, a division of PDI Communications, Inc.

(888) 247-8230 Toll Free Direct
(661) 952-9238 Direct Line
(818) 371-6251 Cell
(877) 597-6395 Direct Fax

dward@pdisat.com
www.pdisat.com

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10 Popular Products for MDU Installations

CE Pro magazine has posted "10 Popular MDU Products" which shows solutions for multi-dwelling units (MDU), housing complexes and gated community housing projects. One of my favorite installation products, the DIRECTV SWM-8 Single Wire Multiswitch, has made the list. Here's a preview:

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