Kuala Lumpur- MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has introduced an HDTV distribution platform for international broadcasters distributing HD content across Asia-Pacific. Recently showcased at the CommunicAsia 2007 exhibition in Singapore, the new platform addresses content acquisition, MPEG-4 compression, encryption, uplink and content distribution via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Developed with play-out and uplink services providers Ascent Media and Pacific Century Matrix (PCM) from Singapore and Hong Kong with support from Scientific Atlantic and Tandberg Television, the HD distribution platform provides an end-to-end solution that leverages new compression technology to enable flexible and cost-effective distribution.