Humax Inks Deal With Direct TV
The agreements encompass various set top box models including a portion of the entry-level receivers that will feature interactive services and an HDTV receiver capable of receiving MPEG 4 broadcasts due to ship later in the year. In addition,
Humax is producing the new Direct TV DVR, also due out later this year.
Dr. Dae Gyu Byun, Chairman and CEO of Humax Co. LTD, says,
“Humax is proud to be added to the roster of Direct TV approved vendors, it’s an important milestone in our history. Our business is very much aligned with Direct TV; Humax was born as a Satellite set top box manufacturer and continues to gain market share worldwide in this segment. Our experience in this space, combined with a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, will prove to be very valuable to this relationship.”
Romulo Pontual, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Direct TV, said, "Direct TV is poised to introduce several compelling new products and services in 2005. We are pleased to have Humax as a partner to develop and manufacturer set top boxes for Direct TV. Humax brings years of proven cost effective set top box design and manufacturing
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