IPTV News
September 24, 2009
Amino Communications has received a large order for high definition set-top boxes from Pioneer Telephone Cooperative. Pioneer plans to use the A130 STB and A130M STV from Amino to upgrade its current HD service to over 50,000 existing customers. Pioneer is one of the largest television co-operatives in operation in the United States and is based out of the state of Oklahoma. The ...
Amino receives big set top box order
by Alan HartenAmino Communications has received a large order for high definition set-top boxes from Pioneer Telephone Cooperative. Pioneer plans to use the A130 STB and A130M STV from Amino to upgrade its current HD service to over 50,000 existing customers. Pioneer is one of the largest television co-operatives in operation in the United States and is based out of the state of Oklahoma. The ...
NetGemTV next-Gen intergration
by Alan HartenNetgem, a software developer and IPTV set top box manufacturer has launched a new software platform called the NetgemTV which offers media center functionality and a highly visual and intuitive user interface. NetGemTV provides new options for operators that are working towards next generation TV services since it allows users to integrate, control, and watch the content that is stored on ...
September 19, 2009
The leading UK GSM manufacturer of infrastructure, Zynetix, announced yesterday that it has received a contract to deploy its softwareMSC on Cloud9 Mobile solution on the Isle of Man and Gibraltar. According to the terms of the new contract, Zynetix will deliver its software deployment solution that includes SMS and data capabilities, its Radio Access Network components, and comprehensive voice solution. Outside ...
Zynetix gets big British islands job
by Alan HartenThe leading UK GSM manufacturer of infrastructure, Zynetix, announced yesterday that it has received a contract to deploy its softwareMSC on Cloud9 Mobile solution on the Isle of Man and Gibraltar. According to the terms of the new contract, Zynetix will deliver its software deployment solution that includes SMS and data capabilities, its Radio Access Network components, and comprehensive voice solution. Outside ...
WiMAX Forum reels in CEO of Yota
by Alan HartenWiMAX Forum announced yesterday that the CEO of Yota, Dennis Sverdlov, is the newest member of its Board of Directors. Yota provides Russia with 4G WiMAX mobile internet services. President and chairman of the WiMAX forum, Ron Resnick, said that with the ecosystem of WiMax growing and thriving globally, the addition of Yota is an excellent inclusion since they are already a ...
September 18, 2009
The world’s first end-to-end TV solution with 3D user interface is set to be displayed at the IBC. The 3D solution is the combination of efforts by SoftAtHome, Orca Interactive, and Viaccess. It allows service providers to shorten the amount of time it takes to market a new 3D user interface on hybrid networks, IPTV, and broadcast networks. It also gives service ...
Faster 3D IPTV marketing
by Alan HartenThe world’s first end-to-end TV solution with 3D user interface is set to be displayed at the IBC. The 3D solution is the combination of efforts by SoftAtHome, Orca Interactive, and Viaccess. It allows service providers to shorten the amount of time it takes to market a new 3D user interface on hybrid networks, IPTV, and broadcast networks. It also gives service ...
One News Page for iPhone
by Alan HartenThe iPhone Web Application launched yesterday that allows users easy and quick access to the top breaking stories from many global news organisations. The new application is available for free on the Apple website and will allow users to read stories from more than 1,200 certified news sources. It can also be directly downloaded onto the iPhone using the web browser to ...
Blackberry customisation from BeBeMe
by Alan Harten
As instant messaging continues to grow in popularity, a new social network website has been launched that is specifically tailored to users who have Blackberry smartphones.
The most desirable trait of the new service is its ability to use PIN to PIN1 connections to provide free instant messaging to users of Blackberry mobiles.
Its prominent ...GyPSii on Andriod
by Alan HartenGyPSii announced that today it will debut on the Android operating system of mobile phones. Thus, anyone who owns an Android phone can now have access to the GyPSii network to share, create, and search any content in real time with other friends and the entire GyPsii network as desired. The new launch onto the Android system is a successful step forward ...
MobiTV win mobile TV award
by Alan Harten
MobiTV Inc, a specialist in mobile media, was announced yesterday as the recipient of the ‘Best Mobile TV Service or Technology’ at the CSI (Cable and Satellite International) Awards 2009.
The award was given out at the IBC Conference last Friday and is given to honour a company that has served as a ...
September 17, 2009
SmartLabs, Cisco, and Bouygues Telecom are the newest organisations to unite with the Open IPTV Forum to aid with the development of open specifications for IPTV based around current technologies and open standards. Cisco provides Internet Protocol –based networking solutions to education, business, and home consumers. SmartLabs LLC is a Russian leader in delivering a platform for interactive digital television, user interfaces ...
SmartLabs, Cisco, and Bouygues join Open IPTV Forum
by Alan HartenSmartLabs, Cisco, and Bouygues Telecom are the newest organisations to unite with the Open IPTV Forum to aid with the development of open specifications for IPTV based around current technologies and open standards. Cisco provides Internet Protocol –based networking solutions to education, business, and home consumers. SmartLabs LLC is a Russian leader in delivering a platform for interactive digital television, user interfaces ...
Pace launches DBV-T2 set top box
by Alan HartenPace Plc is set to debut a new set top box at the upcoming IBC platform, which transmits signals using the DVB-T2 standard. The new box is expected by analysts to be the first set top box in the industry to hit the market for Freeview HD and will be available on the retail market. The DVB-T2 set top box optimises bandwidth ...
September 14, 2009
Vodafone UK has launched the One Net service option so that small to medium businesses can reduce the amount that they pay on monthly mobile and fixed communications. With the One Net one service from Vodafone, businesses can reduce the amount they spend on communication by about 20% according to the company, as well as enjoy the flexibility of using one ...
Vodafone UK launches One Net
by Alan HartenVodafone UK has launched the One Net service option so that small to medium businesses can reduce the amount that they pay on monthly mobile and fixed communications. With the One Net one service from Vodafone, businesses can reduce the amount they spend on communication by about 20% according to the company, as well as enjoy the flexibility of using one ...
Actelis tests Dynamic Spectrum Management Level 3
by Alan HartenActelis Networks and ECI telecom, which are both founding members of the iSMART Consortium, announced that they have successfully completed the first leg of their customer tests on the Dynamic Spectrum Management Level 3 new technology. The tests, that were preformed on the technology by Tier-1 operators, showed that the new DSM L3 technology is able to significantly reduce, to the ...
O2 win ‘Best Buy’ award from Broadband Genie
by Alan HartenO2 took the top honours in the Broadband Genie PC Advisor Broadband Survey winning the ‘Best Buy’ award despite the fact that its competition presented heavy challenges. Runners up for the award included PlusNet, BE Broadband, and Zen Internet. This is the fifth year of the public consumer survey which asks people to give feedback about how they feel about the various ...
First Mile products funding for Actelis
by Alan HartenActelis Networks, a copper solution worldwide supplier of Ethernet, announced yesterday that it has received a multi-million dollar funding boost from investors, that will allow it to deploy and grow its First Mile products. The First Mile products are used by telecommunications providers, government municipality transportation systems, and IT markets in private enterprises in the healthcare and education sectors. Alongside the new ...
Could Vodafone Mobile Hotspot help attract customers?
by Alan HartenVodafone's announcement of the launch of a Mobile Hotspot that works on a Wi-Fi Cloud comes at a time when competition is hotting up for the telecoms provider. The hotspot is aimed to benefit both netbook and laptop customers of the leading mobile telecommunications company, as well as any users who want to take advantage of Wi-Fi. Vodafone has been a little ...
Broadcom partners with SoftAtHome
by Alan HartenBroadcom Corporation announced that it will partner with SoftAtHome so that set top boxes can be developed that allow users to watch IP, satellite, and hybrid programming from one set top box, and decreasing the time to market for TV and video services. Broadcom, which leads the industry in wireless and wired semiconductors, joined up with SoftAtHome to create a software ...
EZ TV System wins TMC award
by Alan HartenOptibase, which leads the market in solutions for advanced video, announced yesterday that TMC (Technology Marketing Corporation) named the company’s EZ TV System as the award winner of its 2009 IPV Excellence Award. The award was presented by the Internet Telephony magazine and will be featured in the September 2009 issue of the magazine. The EZ TV System allows organisations to offer ...
TVium for large scale IPTV shows
by Alan HartenThe largest video distributor commercially across Europe, Image Group Plc, has partnered with Breeze Technologies in order to create the first TVium TR-100. The TVium is capable of recording and displaying both radio and digital TV from a DVB-T feed using TV over IP distribution channels. It is part of a new range of Imago Group’s second generation TV gateways and was ...
Open IPTV Forum free downloads
by Alan HartenThe Open IPTV Forum has released the new Architecture Specification for IPTV elements and services within the IPTV infrastructure. The new architecture is available for free download at the forum website within the publications section and is designed to meet the second release of the OIPF Specifications. The first part of the technical specifications of the OPIFF was released and published back ...
Visaat goes with Pace set-top-boxes
by Alan Harten
Visaat Broadcasting, a pay- and free-TV provider in the Baltic States and Scandinavia has decided to go with its current partner Pace to provide second generation set-top-boxes to its consumers.
While the company is looking to boost its portfolio across its customer area, the new Pace TDS855NV hybrid HD PVR so will offer ...
September 10, 2009
BroadLight and Jungo Ltd have teamed up to provide Jungo’s residential gateway software, OpenRG, with access to the BL2348 GPON System on Chip by Broadlight. The integration of the chip into the residential gateway software will allow for home gateway platforms on different networks, so that fibre network deployments can be gradually made worldwide. It also will ease the rate of GPON ...
BroadLight and Jungo residential gateway software
by Alan HartenBroadLight and Jungo Ltd have teamed up to provide Jungo’s residential gateway software, OpenRG, with access to the BL2348 GPON System on Chip by Broadlight. The integration of the chip into the residential gateway software will allow for home gateway platforms on different networks, so that fibre network deployments can be gradually made worldwide. It also will ease the rate of GPON ...
New Broadcom highly combined single chip
by Alan HartenBroadcom Corporation, announced that it now has created the first single chip in the world that is able to provide integrated broadband access by using Gigabit Ethernet switching, VoIP for IADs, high performance ADSL2+ integrated with 802.11 WLAN, and digital enhanced cordless telecommunications. The resulting solution now allows OEMs to reach their lowest cost, power, component count, and size and will ...
Tesco/Microsoft VOD deal
by Alan HartenTesco and Microsoft will soon come together in a partnership to sell digital movies using the Sliverlight media platform. The supermarket giant will offer virtual DVDs for sale in its aisles this coming autumn, which will include the same special features that are found on Blu-Ray discs using the BD-Live feature. Once a customer purchases a virtual movie from Tesco, or from ...
10% watch BBC iPlayer via PS3
by Alan HartenThe BBC claims that about 10% of all the shows that are viewed on its iPlayer platform are watched using the PlayStation3 gaming console. This seems like a high percentage, however as most gaming consoles are usually located in children’s bedrooms, it does seem logical the kids are logging on. Regardless, the iPlayer TV streaming capabilities were put into the Sony 2.53 ...
Mobile Commerce partnership with O2
by Alan Harten
Mobile Commerce has announced a new partnership with O2 in order to provide O2 with Location based search capabilities for the new O2 money, which is a service designed to make mobile purchases easier.
The new location based service by Mobile Commerce will allow O2 consumers to quickly find the closest place ...Cellcrypt real time mobile encryption
by Alan Harten
Cellcrypt Mobile is now available for those who use Inmarsat’s broadband services that utilise satellites so that voice calls can be made from smartphones at any location around the globe.
The Cellcrypt Mobile Satellite solution is able to give end to end encryption that takes place in real time on most smartphones ...TenBu helps put off mobile thieves
by Alan Harten
TenBu technology has developed a new way to keep your mobile phone safe from thieves using wireless Bluetooth technology that will raise an alert if your mobile gets too far from your side.
In order to use the new device, named Nio, the user simply attaches a tag to an item that ...GyPsii GeoSentric Oyz for Java
by Alan Harten
GyPsii has announced that it will now be able to offer next generation application support on a wide number of over 350 Java mobile phones across the globe, including consumer models such as the Nokia 6300, Nokia XpressMusic, Sony Ericsson T700, and the Sony Ericsson 595.
With the launch yesterday of the GeoSentric ...Apple takes back Commodore 64 iPhone app
by Alan Harten
Video game enthusiasts got to enjoy the Commodore 64 iPhone application for a few days this weekend before it was taken away from them again by Apple.
Apple first rejected the application for the Commodore 64 app, developed by Manomio, and then decided to approve it after a few changes were ...Sony Ericsson release two new mobiles
by Alan Harten
Sony Ericsson has released the details of two new mobiles set to hit the market by the close of 2009: the Aino and the Satio.
The company will offer more details on October 7th, but for now a few details are known.
Both will have top notch camera phones with built in multi-media ...New phone security system
by Alan Harten
Anyone who invests in an expensive mobile phone has the right to be a little concerned about its safety, but with a new alarm system, that is based around Bluetooth, users can sit back fully aware that if they lose their mobiles or someone steals them they are immediately aware.
Most mobile alarms have ...
September 9, 2009
Although two million people in Europe are now connected via fibre broadband from their homes, new research shows that the UK is still not up to par with other countries on the continent. The Fibre to Home Council announced new figures yesterday, that show FTTH broadband increased by about 18% over the year. Karel Helsen, the Council president, said that this is ...
UK not even in European top ten for fibre connections
by Alan HartenAlthough two million people in Europe are now connected via fibre broadband from their homes, new research shows that the UK is still not up to par with other countries on the continent. The Fibre to Home Council announced new figures yesterday, that show FTTH broadband increased by about 18% over the year. Karel Helsen, the Council president, said that this is ...
Consolidated Communications in a Ruckus
by Alan HartenTelecoms company Consolidated Communications of Illinois in the United States is in the process of deploying a new “Smart Wi-fi” system by Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex as its choice for wireless IPTV home connectivity. The company has around 20,000 customers in the United States and is the largest telecoms company in the US to utilise the Ruckus system. The new home networking solution ...
September 8, 2009
New gigabit passive optical network technology being developed by Alcatel-Lucent is able to deliver up to 10Gbps per node and can be used as backhaul at base stations that operate on 3G LTE. In a new demonstration of the product technology, Alcatel-Lucent stated that this shows the new PON technologies can converge with LTE, and are capable of handling quick channel ...
LTE capable of quick channel change
by Alan HartenNew gigabit passive optical network technology being developed by Alcatel-Lucent is able to deliver up to 10Gbps per node and can be used as backhaul at base stations that operate on 3G LTE. In a new demonstration of the product technology, Alcatel-Lucent stated that this shows the new PON technologies can converge with LTE, and are capable of handling quick channel ...
Cheap ereader on the way from Asus
by Alan Harten
Asus entered the ebook market this past week by revealing its first digital reader, which appears quite similar to other products on the market outside of one advantage, it may only cost as little as £100.
For consumers who have had their eyes on ebook readers the low price tag may ...
September 7, 2009
The upcoming Vienna ECOC will see the introduction of two new Optical Fibre Identifiers from Fujikura Europe Ltd. The two new fibres, called the FID-26R and FID-25R, are considered to be the newest and most developed identifiers to yet hit the marketplace due to their high sensitivity which allows for better identification with the G.657 Bend-Insensitive fibres. This also allows them to ...
Fujikura launches Optical Fibre Identifiers
by Alan HartenThe upcoming Vienna ECOC will see the introduction of two new Optical Fibre Identifiers from Fujikura Europe Ltd. The two new fibres, called the FID-26R and FID-25R, are considered to be the newest and most developed identifiers to yet hit the marketplace due to their high sensitivity which allows for better identification with the G.657 Bend-Insensitive fibres. This also allows them to ...
SwitchboardFree Beta integration with Google Analytics
by Alan HartenSwitchboardFree will soon move to Beta to allow for its upcoming integration with Google Analytics. The company currently provides free inbound phone calls for those who live within the UK with a built in promise that subscribers will ‘never miss a call.’ With the addition of Google Analytics to the system all phone calls that are made with a phone number from ...
Occam Networks offers double blade
by Alan HartenOccam Networks has added a new feature to its BLC 6000 platform called the BLC 6216 VDSL2 blade that is able to double the port density of its other products while also acting as a fallback device for the ADSL2Plus. It also requires less energy consumption than its previous counterparts and is available in a more compact form. The new blade is ...
Broadcom moves into Gigabit Passive Optical
by Alan HartenBroadcom Corporation announced on Wednesday the company’s initial products in the Gigabit Passive Optical Network. The products include fully integrated access devices and gigabit bridges. The new offerings will strengthen its existing processor system and its ability to offer Linux and VoIP software solutions along with its already available processor system. With the new product line Broadcom now can offer its carriers and ...
Tilgin interoperability with IPTV set up boxes
by Alan HartenTilgin, which provides broadband service solution to operators, announced that it can now offer a solution for interoperability with IPTV set up boxes from Amino Communications. The new remote solution allows operators to remotely manage STBs so that they can expand their IPTV offers while controlling their operating costs at the same time. The new software standard is called the VCM 5.6 ...
Arqiva appoints new VOD boss
by Alan HartenArqiva announced yesterday that John Keeling, the former UKTV Controller and COO, will take on the position of Platform Controller for the company’s new VOD service. Part of Keeling’s new job description will be overseeing marketing functions such as brand development for the VOD service as well as oversight of the programming for the new service. Additionally, Keeling will be in charge ...
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
by Alan HartenANT announced this week that it will soon launch the ANT Galio Platform which is able to offer the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV services full support. The HbbTV is a new open platform that is able to offer broadcasters on demand services that combine both broadband and broadcast services as a cost effective solution. The HbbTV movement is aimed at giving end ...
Broadcom will work with Humax
by Alan Harten
Broadcom Corp. announced on Thursday that Humax has decided to use the BCM3556 digital solution and CM35241 panel processor solution for the designs on new DVB digital video broadcast platforms for European customers.
Humax supplies a plethora of digital TV products such as HD set-top boxes, DTVs with DRV like qualities, digital TV ...Broadcom links up with LG
by Alan Harten
There is yet more news from Broadcom Corporation, as it announced on Friday that LG Electronics has decided to use its BCM3556 digital TV system on a chip solution for a new line of HDTVs.
Broadcom Corporations is a leading company that provides semiconductors that can be used in both wireless and wired ...Toshiba unveils new items at Berlin IFA
by Alan Harten
The Berlin IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Show brought a host of announcements from Toshiba, including new details of the company’s first stab at a standalone Blu-ray laptop and Blu-ray player.
Toshiba announced a host of products, including the BDX2000 Blu-ray, a player which is able to not only standalone but also ...New worldwide simcard will cut costs
by Alan Harten
As trade relations and internet travel become increasingly easy, businessmen and women are finding themselves heading overseas on a more regular basis, which is why addressing the costs of roaming on mobiles is becoming more important.
Mobile international roaming costs can quickly add up, which is why the Global Sim company is ...
September 4, 2009
Portugal Telecom sold its 32.2% stake in Meidtel on Tuesday, for a total profit of 400 million Euros, to a large group of companies that are located in Morocco. The company released an official press statement later in the day that confirmed the transaction had occurred as outlined in a joint agreement with Telefonica, which also agreed to sell its 32.2% ...
Portugal Telecom sold to conglomerate
by Alan HartenPortugal Telecom sold its 32.2% stake in Meidtel on Tuesday, for a total profit of 400 million Euros, to a large group of companies that are located in Morocco. The company released an official press statement later in the day that confirmed the transaction had occurred as outlined in a joint agreement with Telefonica, which also agreed to sell its 32.2% ...
Mitsubishi includes VUDU
by Alan Harten
Mitsubishi announced on Thursday that its two newest television sets will come equipped with the VUDU service, which led to a jump in the amount of HDTV sets that now have internet movie services.
The new Mitsubishi models that will have the VUDU service pre-installed are the LT-52249 and the Unisen Diamond LT-46249.
Both of the ...BT goes Bollywood
by Alan HartenBT will now carry a new VOD service that caters to Indians who live in the UK called Bolly & Beyond. The subscription service will be now included on BT Vision for the next five years according to the terms of the exclusive agreement. In order to watch the new channel or any other offering on the VOD service, users need to ...
