25th March, 2009, London - Comtrend Corporation (Comtrend) and Celeno Commuications (Celeno) today announced that Comtrend has selected Celeno's High Definition (HD) Wi-Fi chipset for its next generation Wireless Video Adaptors. Available now, Comtrend's Wireless Video Adaptors distribute multiple HD IPTV content streams from any Ethernet-enabled home gateway or set top box, providing fast and reliable in home coverage.

With more than 10 million products installed worldwide, Comtrend is a leading global supplier of advanced networking solutions. Comtrend designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of networking equipment tailored to operator’s needs.

Comtrend's Wireless Video Adaptors are designed to minimize support and installation costs. The network is easily configured and securely associated at the push of a button with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). This gives immediate access to the home network allowing subscribers to connect to multiple HD video sources (such as IPTV, Video-on-Demand, stored content on DVR) on TV screens all over the home.

“We are very pleased to collaborate with Celeno in this fast growing market space. The new product will allow Comtrend to strengthen its extensive home networking product line and enhance our customer offering”, stated Harold Fitch, Comtrend General Manager Europe & South America ,”We are impressed by Celeno’s silicon performance. Their solution is highly optimized for HD IPTV distribution and achieves excellent coverage with wire-like video quality.”

Powered by the Celeno CL1300 silicon and OptimizAIR™ technology the Comtrend Wireless Video adapter employs interference reducing technologies providing a robust solution that leverages on the wide 5GHz spectrum to select the most appropriate available channels. With a special TDM-scheduled MAC, up to 4 TV screens can enjoy different and concurrent HD content streams with guaranteed quality of service.

The Comtrend devices have been designed to minimize environmental impact and comply with the European Code of Conduct on energy consumption for broadband equipment. Furthermore with the addition of Celeno’s Beam Forming MIMO technology, radiated energy levels are reduced to a fraction of those from alternative wireless solutions.

“Comtrend is an innovative company, delivering exciting products and leading Broadband & IPTV service providers worldwide. We are very proud to support Comtrend and are pleased with their adoption of Celeno’s CL1300 technology”, said Gilad Rozen, Celeno CEO

Celeno and Comtrend will be demonstrating the new product at the IPTV World Forum conference in London in March 25 - 27, at Celeno booth #368.