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March 9, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Hong Kong IPTV operator Now TV will screen Italian Serie A soccer for the next two seasons across television, the internet and mobile following a renewal of its deal with Serie A rights holder, MP & Silva. PCCW-backed Now TV will air an average of eight matches per match week (up ...
Now strengthens Serie A coverage
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Hong Kong IPTV operator Now TV will screen Italian Serie A soccer for the next two seasons across television, the internet and mobile following a renewal of its deal with Serie A rights holder, MP & Silva. PCCW-backed Now TV will air an average of eight matches per match week (up ...
March 4, 2010
Virgin Media’s chief executive, Neil Berkett, is expected to criticise the BBC Trust’s judgement over Project Canvas, at today’s Cable Congress in Brussels. The Trust is expected to give the final go-head for the project by the end of March following a consultation which Berkett is now calling a ‘whitewash’. According to The Daily Telegraph, Berkett objects to operators being ...
Virgin chief calls Canvas consultation a ‘whitewash’
by Janet HarrisVirgin Media’s chief executive, Neil Berkett, is expected to criticise the BBC Trust’s judgement over Project Canvas, at today’s Cable Congress in Brussels. The Trust is expected to give the final go-head for the project by the end of March following a consultation which Berkett is now calling a ‘whitewash’. According to The Daily Telegraph, Berkett objects to operators being ...
March 3, 2010
SeeSaw, the UK online TV service which launched last month, has appointed NEOVIA Financial to process payments for its premium content. SeeSaw, which offers 3,000 hours of content from Channel 4, Five and older BBC programmes, is set to launch an additional 2,000 hours of premium content this quarter. NEOVIA will process payments made by credit and debit cards via ...
SeeSaw prepares for launch of premium content
by Janet HarrisSeeSaw, the UK online TV service which launched last month, has appointed NEOVIA Financial to process payments for its premium content. SeeSaw, which offers 3,000 hours of content from Channel 4, Five and older BBC programmes, is set to launch an additional 2,000 hours of premium content this quarter. NEOVIA will process payments made by credit and debit cards via ...
March 2, 2010
The newly launched online TV service, SeeSaw, has started a £5 million advertising scheme to introduce the viewing public to the new free-to-view online TV service.
The marketing campaign will consist of a series of ten-second mini adverts across the entire terrestrial channel line up, in order to get the SeeSaw message across to the UK’s televisions viewers.
SeeSaw, which ...
SeeSaw begins £5m advertising campaign
by David Allen
March 1, 2010
AirTies, the innovative wireless home networking vendor, has today announced a strategic partnership with AcumenLink, to market and distribute its family of gateways and set-top boxes throughout the Americas, to those operators that wish to offer IPTV to their subscribers. The relationship will also open up new channels for other companies within the IPTV ecosystem, integrators or over-the-top service suppliers for ...
AirTies and AcumenLink in STB deal for US market
by Janet HarrisAirTies, the innovative wireless home networking vendor, has today announced a strategic partnership with AcumenLink, to market and distribute its family of gateways and set-top boxes throughout the Americas, to those operators that wish to offer IPTV to their subscribers. The relationship will also open up new channels for other companies within the IPTV ecosystem, integrators or over-the-top service suppliers for ...
February 25, 2010
GENBAND, Inc., a leading developer of next-generation media, session and security gateway solutions, today announced that it will acquire substantially all assets of the Nortel Carrier VoIP and Application Solutions Business (CVAS). The acquisition is subject to court and certain regulatory approvals in Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions, as well as other closing conditions. The acquisition will combine GENBAND’s next-generation ...
GENBAND Selected to Acquire Nortel’s CVAS Assets
by Janet HarrisGENBAND, Inc., a leading developer of next-generation media, session and security gateway solutions, today announced that it will acquire substantially all assets of the Nortel Carrier VoIP and Application Solutions Business (CVAS). The acquisition is subject to court and certain regulatory approvals in Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions, as well as other closing conditions. The acquisition will combine GENBAND’s next-generation ...
Flumotion to provide live streaming of a speech on copyright
by Janet HarrisFlumotion and the Open Video Alliance will be streaming a live event on Thursday, February 25th featuring Lawrence Lessig, the foundational voice of the free culture movement. The 45-minute speech will be delivered live from Harvard Law School via Flumotion’s Streaming Platform, and will explore the relationship between copyright, fair use, politics and online video. The speech takes place at 6:00 PM ...
NDS helps to secure Telekom Austria's IPTV service
by Janet HarrisNDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, and Telekom Austria, the fixed net subsidiary of Telekom Austria Group, one of the most innovative IPTV providers in Europe, today announced that they have extended their relationship to secure the operator’s IPTV service. Building on their existing relationship, the agreement will see NDS integrate its VideoGuard™ encryption technology with the ...
Hulu announces 'If I Can Dream' premiere
by Janet HarrisHulu and Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment, creator of globally recognized hit shows like Pop Idol, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, today announced Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 as the premiere date of If I Can Dream, a groundbreaking weekly show that will launch exclusively on Hulu, with live streams available at ificandream.com. If I Can Dream serves as ...
February 24, 2010
Camp Electric and Premier Christian Cruises are teaming up with Endavo Media (www.endavomedia.com), an Atlanta-based Internet TV Platform provider, to host “Rock The Camp,” a Christian online band contest. “We’re excited about the response so far and the awareness it has generated for the bands and the sponsors we serve.” The grand-prize winner will open for multi-platinum music artist TobyMac in Nashville, ...
Christian Band Contest Uses Endavo Media’s Internet TV Platform
by Janet HarrisCamp Electric and Premier Christian Cruises are teaming up with Endavo Media (www.endavomedia.com), an Atlanta-based Internet TV Platform provider, to host “Rock The Camp,” a Christian online band contest. “We’re excited about the response so far and the awareness it has generated for the bands and the sponsors we serve.” The grand-prize winner will open for multi-platinum music artist TobyMac in Nashville, ...
February 22, 2010
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Software-based conditional access and middleware provider Latens says its new CAS-5 product can supply satellite DTH as well as cable, IPTV, digital terrestrial and hybrid pay-TV transmissions.
Latens says CAS-5 will happily operate across all these delivery systems. “Latens CAS dynamically detects how Set Top Boxes (STBs) are connected to the CAS and automatically allocates ...
Latens CAS-5 for DTH and IPTV
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IPTV Zone at IBC2010 to highlight IPTV's explosive growth
by Janet HarrisThe demand for IPTV has shown explosive growth over the last 12 months. Recent research by MRG, Inc predicts that the number of IPTV subscribers worldwide will continue to grow at 31% per year to reach 83 million by 2013, creating a $38 billion marketplace for services alone. This revolution in the delivery of broadcast content is creating vast opportunities for application ...
February 18, 2010
Optibase has announced that the Utah Air National Guard will deploy an Optibase IPTV solution that streams up to 248 H.264 video channels, including feeds received from satellite, cable systems and cameras, to base employees, both on and off base. The IPTV solution enables real-time information-sharing and collaboration between Utah Air National Guard personnel in the field and those on base ...
Utah Air National Guard Selects Optibase IPTV Solution
by Janet HarrisOptibase has announced that the Utah Air National Guard will deploy an Optibase IPTV solution that streams up to 248 H.264 video channels, including feeds received from satellite, cable systems and cameras, to base employees, both on and off base. The IPTV solution enables real-time information-sharing and collaboration between Utah Air National Guard personnel in the field and those on base ...
Albis announces new Scenegate IPTV and Hybrid STBs
by Janet HarrisAlbis Technologies (www.albistechnologies.com), a leading technology company announced the availability of its next generation set-top box. The new SceneGate STB portfolio provides enhanced HD picture quality while delivering on-demand, interactive and linear TV services. The SceneGate STBs enables service differentiation for service providers and allows them to offer innovative new services to their customers. The proven hardware and software quality reduces operational costs ...
February 17, 2010
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Telekom Austria’s AonTV IPTV service has switched to Ericsson’s advanced platform service for video, VOD and other interactive offerings.
AonTV’s MediaBox already interconnects the TV set, mobile phone and PC allowing any image, video or music file stored on the computer to be easily retrieved and accessed on any screen.
“Ericsson will exchange and further ...
AonTV IPTV switches to Ericsson
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Amino Communications takes Costa Rico IPTV contract
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Entone's Janus Media Hub and Amulet IPTV Receiver available
by Janet HarrisEntone, a market leader in broadband video and home connectivity solutions, announced today that it is taking orders for 2Q2010 delivery of its VUDU enabled Janus Media Hub and Amulet IPTV Receiver. Entone’s new line of broadband TV devices integrates the latest VUDU technologies including VUDU Apps, a cloud platform for the delivery of Internet entertainment services, and the VUDU Movie ...
SAFIR IPTV service launched in Algeria
by Janet HarrisNetgem (www.netgem.com) a leading provider of IPTV technology and services to Telecom operators worldwide and incumbent telecom operator Algeria Telecom (www.algerietelecom.dz) today announced the launch of SAFIR, the first IPTV service in Algeria. SAFIR is being rolled out on the back of Africa’s largest FTTH (Fibre To The Home) fibre optic network and will offer Algeria Telecom broadband customers a compelling ...
February 15, 2010
Amino Communications, the world leading independent IPTV specialist, has won the Costa Rican licitation to provide set-top boxes (STBs) to support a major IPTV rollout by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE - Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad). The network operator plans to launch services in the first half of 2010, targeting up to 100,000 homes across the country. Amino will work closely ...
Amino in Costa Rica IPTV deal
by Janet HarrisAmino Communications, the world leading independent IPTV specialist, has won the Costa Rican licitation to provide set-top boxes (STBs) to support a major IPTV rollout by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE - Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad). The network operator plans to launch services in the first half of 2010, targeting up to 100,000 homes across the country. Amino will work closely ...
February 12, 2010
Sagemcom, a leader in high added value communicating terminals, and SoftAtHome, a software provider of home operating platforms that help Service Providers deliver convergent applications for the Digital Home, today announced that they have collaborated to develop the first hybrid MPEG4 HD universal Set Top Box that combines IPTV, Satellite and Terrestrial delivery and content sharing through DLNA with a ...
Universal Set Top Box announced
by Janet HarrisSagemcom, a leader in high added value communicating terminals, and SoftAtHome, a software provider of home operating platforms that help Service Providers deliver convergent applications for the Digital Home, today announced that they have collaborated to develop the first hybrid MPEG4 HD universal Set Top Box that combines IPTV, Satellite and Terrestrial delivery and content sharing through DLNA with a ...
Viaccess showcases new solutions for mobile TV and video
by Janet HarrisViaccess, a France Telecom company and leader in conditional access, will be demonstrating on stand 2B69 at this year’s Mobile World Congress a new suite of solutions designed to enable mobile operators to offer their customers improved television and video services. Conditional access, global digital rights management, IPTV middleware and content discovery combine to deliver an optimal viewing experience for the ...
Informa announces IPTV World Series Awards shortlist
by Janet HarrisInforma Telecoms & Media today announced the shortlist for the IPTV World Series Awards. The Award Winners will be announced at the IPTV Awards Gala Evening, hosted by TV and Radio personality Paul Ross. Ross is the co-presenter with Gabby Roslin on BBC London 94.9FM’s flagship breakfast show and has fronted the police appeals show Crime Monthly for ITV and presented numerous ...
February 9, 2010
European streaming specialists Flumotion, along with Spanish broadcaster ‘Cuatro’ are pleased to announce the new season of ‘Lost’ in Spain. The hugely anticipated television event will take place on Tuesday the 9th February, with the season premier broadcasting at 10:15pm (CET) and streamed online right after via ‘play cuatro’. ‘Lost’ fans in Spain will be among the first in Europe to watch ...
Flumotion to stream new 'Lost' season in Spain
by Janet HarrisEuropean streaming specialists Flumotion, along with Spanish broadcaster ‘Cuatro’ are pleased to announce the new season of ‘Lost’ in Spain. The hugely anticipated television event will take place on Tuesday the 9th February, with the season premier broadcasting at 10:15pm (CET) and streamed online right after via ‘play cuatro’. ‘Lost’ fans in Spain will be among the first in Europe to watch ...
Espial Announces Browser for Connected TVs
by Janet HarrisEspial®, a leader in TV On-Demand software and solutions, today announced the latest version of its TV Browser product for Connected TVs and Set-Top Boxes. The Connected TV market is poised for high growth as consumers increasingly demand access to their favourite websites and web video content from their TV. According to the research firm iSuppli Corporation, total flat-panel TV (LCD and ...
February 4, 2010
Set-top boxes are set to reach Asian consumers at an ever-increasing rate, according to new STB market data published by ABI Research. Overall STB shipments in the region, including those for cable, DBS, IPTV, and DTT television services, will approach 111 million in 2014, the culmination of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in excess of 12% over the 2009-2014 period. “As ...
12% Growth in Asia-Pacific Set-Top Box Shipments By 2014
by Janet HarrisSet-top boxes are set to reach Asian consumers at an ever-increasing rate, according to new STB market data published by ABI Research. Overall STB shipments in the region, including those for cable, DBS, IPTV, and DTT television services, will approach 111 million in 2014, the culmination of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in excess of 12% over the 2009-2014 period. “As ...
February 2, 2010
NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL), a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced the NL111024 processor, the world’s first knowledge-based processor with high-speed serial interface, and a member of its sixth-generation knowledge-based processor family. The integration of high-speed serial interface delivers 225Gbps of raw chip-to-chip interconnect bandwidth. This represents a 340% increase in I/O bandwidth-per-pin to enable ...
NetLogic announces knowledge-based processor with high-speed serial interface
by Janet HarrisNetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL), a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced the NL111024 processor, the world’s first knowledge-based processor with high-speed serial interface, and a member of its sixth-generation knowledge-based processor family. The integration of high-speed serial interface delivers 225Gbps of raw chip-to-chip interconnect bandwidth. This represents a 340% increase in I/O bandwidth-per-pin to enable ...
Exterity Launches Receiver Development Kit
by Janet HarrisExterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces the launch of the Exterity Receiver Development Kit (RDK), a state-of-the-art platform that will enable its partners to develop and deliver multimedia services that integrate with digital signage, Video on-Demand (VoD), property management systems and room control systems. The Exterity RDK will be demonstrated for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe 2010, which ...
January 29, 2010
iBAHN, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment and internet solutions for the hospitality and meeting industries, has signed a deal with Hotel ADA Palace in Madrid, part of Corporación Hispano Hotelera (CHH), to deliver the most advanced in-room digital entertainment and internet connectivity services on the market. The installation, which has just been completed, provides all 80 rooms of the Spanish ...
iBAHN in-room TV services debuts in Spain
by Janet HarrisiBAHN, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment and internet solutions for the hospitality and meeting industries, has signed a deal with Hotel ADA Palace in Madrid, part of Corporación Hispano Hotelera (CHH), to deliver the most advanced in-room digital entertainment and internet connectivity services on the market. The installation, which has just been completed, provides all 80 rooms of the Spanish ...
Exterity StreamForce Channel Program
by Janet HarrisExterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces the launch of the Exterity StreamForce Channel Program to help systems integrators and value-added resellers take advantage of the rapidly growing demand for Building IPTV solutions. The program is specifically designed to assist Exterity’s channel partners in the development of IPTV systems, increase sales and provide service support. The program is comprised of three levels, ...
January 26, 2010
Exterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces that its innovative IPTV solution has been adopted by The European Tour to distribute High Definition content at the majority of events on The 2010 Race to Dubai on The European Tour international schedule. The bespoke, real-time production system, which was used at last year’s Open Championship at Turnburry and Barclays Scottish Open at ...
Exterity's IPTV System to distribute Race to Dubai content
by Janet HarrisExterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces that its innovative IPTV solution has been adopted by The European Tour to distribute High Definition content at the majority of events on The 2010 Race to Dubai on The European Tour international schedule. The bespoke, real-time production system, which was used at last year’s Open Championship at Turnburry and Barclays Scottish Open at ...
January 20, 2010
Imago Group plc, Europe’s largest video communications distributor, and CONRAC GmbH, which specialises in the development of high-end displays and display systems, have joined forces to deliver a unique and highly flexible passenger information solution. This will be revealed for the first time at Passenger Terminal Expo (March 23-25, Brussels). CONRAC is an expert in FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) and PIDS ...
Imago and CONRAC reveal new passenger information solution
by Janet HarrisImago Group plc, Europe’s largest video communications distributor, and CONRAC GmbH, which specialises in the development of high-end displays and display systems, have joined forces to deliver a unique and highly flexible passenger information solution. This will be revealed for the first time at Passenger Terminal Expo (March 23-25, Brussels). CONRAC is an expert in FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) and PIDS ...
Exterity to demo IPTV Solutions at ISE 2010
by Janet HarrisExterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces its attendance at Integrated Systems Europe 2010 (ISE 2010), which is taking place from 2nd-4th February at the Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands. Throughout the show Exterity will be demonstrating a number of its market-leading solutions and the latest additions to its product portfolio, including: AvediaStream TVgateways: Exterity will be showcasing the AvediaStream g4150 and AvediaStream g4155 ...
January 19, 2010
CenComm, Inc; Diverse Communications, Inc; LaHarpe Video & Data Company, Inc; New Windsor Cable Television, Inc; Oneida Cablevision, Inc; Reynolds Cable, Inc; and Viola Communications, Inc; have all selected Conklin-Intracom’s fs|cdn® IPTV solution for the delivery of broadcast as well as on demand, standard definition and high definition MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video services. The companies are all members of the Western ...
Conklin-Intracom fs|cdn IPTV Solution chosen by Illinois Telcos
by Janet HarrisCenComm, Inc; Diverse Communications, Inc; LaHarpe Video & Data Company, Inc; New Windsor Cable Television, Inc; Oneida Cablevision, Inc; Reynolds Cable, Inc; and Viola Communications, Inc; have all selected Conklin-Intracom’s fs|cdn® IPTV solution for the delivery of broadcast as well as on demand, standard definition and high definition MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video services. The companies are all members of the Western ...
Netgem's revenues grew 46% in 2009
by Janet HarrisNetgem (www.netgem.com) a leading provider of IPTV technology and services to Telecom operators worldwide has announced their results for 2009 and their outlook for the year ahead. Revenue and business performance 2009 saw a sharp growth in revenues at Netgem (+46%) to €146.2 million. This performance included sustained sales in Q4 2009 (€34.3 million), slightly down compared with Q4 2008 (€38.7 million)[1], the ...
January 18, 2010
A decision just rendered by France's Competition Council on carriage of exclusive content could have repercussions on the entire IPTV industry, according to a report just published by Strategy Analytics. The report, “Orange’s IPTV Challenge: Create a Non-Content Differentiator,” suggests that Orange will need to fundamentally alter its marketing strategy to stay competitive. “Content exclusivity remains among the most powerful weapons in ...
Report suggests Orange should rethink IPTV strategy
by Janet HarrisA decision just rendered by France's Competition Council on carriage of exclusive content could have repercussions on the entire IPTV industry, according to a report just published by Strategy Analytics. The report, “Orange’s IPTV Challenge: Create a Non-Content Differentiator,” suggests that Orange will need to fundamentally alter its marketing strategy to stay competitive. “Content exclusivity remains among the most powerful weapons in ...
January 15, 2010
Media Excel Inc., the world’s leading provider of next-generation transcoding solutions for MobileTV & WebTV, today announced that it is expanding its longstanding relationship with Texas Instruments (TI) and collaborating on a number of initiatives designed to bring high-density, scalable video over IP compression solution for network-based transcoding to market. The collaboration will build on TI’s expanding portfolio of next-generation multicore ...
Texas Instruments and Media Excel deliver new network video transcoding products
by Janet HarrisMedia Excel Inc., the world’s leading provider of next-generation transcoding solutions for MobileTV & WebTV, today announced that it is expanding its longstanding relationship with Texas Instruments (TI) and collaborating on a number of initiatives designed to bring high-density, scalable video over IP compression solution for network-based transcoding to market. The collaboration will build on TI’s expanding portfolio of next-generation multicore ...
January 14, 2010
UAE’s integrated telecom service provider has announced the launch of its premier Video on Demand service as part of its du TV and du TV+ (premier IPTV service). The service is a fully managed video-on-demand offering with On Demand Group (a SeaChange International company, NASDAQ: SEAC), the three-screen video enabler for top content and operations brands. On Demand Group will develop and ...
du enhances IPTV appeal with VoD
by Janet HarrisUAE’s integrated telecom service provider has announced the launch of its premier Video on Demand service as part of its du TV and du TV+ (premier IPTV service). The service is a fully managed video-on-demand offering with On Demand Group (a SeaChange International company, NASDAQ: SEAC), the three-screen video enabler for top content and operations brands. On Demand Group will develop and ...
January 13, 2010
Independent web and mobile video content platform Babelgum today announced the exclusive debut of Season Two of Crossroads Films’ series “Old Friends” on the site’s Comedy Channel. Season One of the series, developed by and starring actors Tim Curcio and Nick Ross, premiered on Babelgum on December 15th. Check out the entire series here: www.babelgum.com/oldfriends. “Old Friends” is a comedy series about ...
Season 2 of ‘Old Friends' on Babelgum
by Janet HarrisIndependent web and mobile video content platform Babelgum today announced the exclusive debut of Season Two of Crossroads Films’ series “Old Friends” on the site’s Comedy Channel. Season One of the series, developed by and starring actors Tim Curcio and Nick Ross, premiered on Babelgum on December 15th. Check out the entire series here: www.babelgum.com/oldfriends. “Old Friends” is a comedy series about ...
Calix E7 Ethernet Service Access Platform listed by RUS
by Janet HarrisCalix, a leading provider in North America of broadband communications access systems and software for copper- and fiber-based network architectures that enable communications service providers (CSPs) to connect to their residential and business subscribers, today announced it has received Rural Development (RD) Telecommunications acceptance from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for ...
January 11, 2010
As the center of people's online lives, Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today furthered the company’s Connected TV leadership by globally expanding the availability of the Yahoo! Widget Engine. New partnerships with Hisense, ViewSonic, MIPS Technologies, and Sigma Designs will dramatically increase the availability of the Yahoo! Widget Engine, delivering compelling TV Widget experiences to more televisions and other consumer electronic devices which ...
Yahoo! expands widget engine availability
by Janet HarrisAs the center of people's online lives, Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today furthered the company’s Connected TV leadership by globally expanding the availability of the Yahoo! Widget Engine. New partnerships with Hisense, ViewSonic, MIPS Technologies, and Sigma Designs will dramatically increase the availability of the Yahoo! Widget Engine, delivering compelling TV Widget experiences to more televisions and other consumer electronic devices which ...
MIPS processor core for connected DTV licensed by MStar
by Janet HarrisMIPS Technologies, Inc today announced that MStar Semiconductor has licensed its multi-threaded MIPS32® 34Kf™ Pro synthesizable processor core for next-generation devices. The 34Kf core includes a floating point unit that provides enhanced performance for graphics-intensive functionality, making it critical for connected DTV and technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Adobe® Flash® Player and Android™. MStar is a long-time MIPS® licensee, having previously licensed ...
January 8, 2010
The HomePNA Alliance today announced that one of the largest telecommunications service providers in North America has joined the organization. Over ten telcos, including Bell Canada, Canada’s largest telecommunications service provider, have joined HomePNA which now claims more telco members than any other wired home networking technology alliance. “Our research has shown HomePNA to be the most widely deployed IPTV solution by ...
Bell Canada boosts HomePNA's ranks
by Janet HarrisThe HomePNA Alliance today announced that one of the largest telecommunications service providers in North America has joined the organization. Over ten telcos, including Bell Canada, Canada’s largest telecommunications service provider, have joined HomePNA which now claims more telco members than any other wired home networking technology alliance. “Our research has shown HomePNA to be the most widely deployed IPTV solution by ...
SeaChange to acquire VividLogic
by Janet HarrisSeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC), a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for video-on-demand (VOD) television, today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of VividLogic, Inc. VividLogic is a privately-owned, California-based company that provides software and services to cable television service providers, set-top box manufacturers and consumer electronics (CE) suppliers. Its ...
DISH Network and NeuLion form IPTV partnership
by Janet HarrisDISH Network L.L.C., the U.S. leader in international programming, and NeuLion, Inc. (TSX:NLN), an end-to-end IPTV service provider of live and on-demand international, sports and variety programming delivered via broadband, today announced a multi-year partnership to distribute certain DISH Network international channels using NeuLion’s IPTV service. The partnership with NeuLion enhances DISH Network’s international programming offering by providing consumers without access ...
January 7, 2010
Video processing solutions from RGB Networks, the leader in network video processing, have been used to upgrade the Indiana Video Network, LLC (IVN), a state-of-the-art video headend that enables eight regional telecom carriers to provide their subscribers throughout Indiana with video services. The IVN headend is located in Greenfield, Indiana at the headquarters of Hancock Telecom, one of the eight original ...
Indiana Video Network Chooses RGB Networks for Upgrade
by Janet HarrisVideo processing solutions from RGB Networks, the leader in network video processing, have been used to upgrade the Indiana Video Network, LLC (IVN), a state-of-the-art video headend that enables eight regional telecom carriers to provide their subscribers throughout Indiana with video services. The IVN headend is located in Greenfield, Indiana at the headquarters of Hancock Telecom, one of the eight original ...
January 6, 2010
MIPS Technologies, Inc. announced today that ViXS Systems Inc. has partnered with MIPS to enable advanced set-top box, connected TV, Blu-ray disc and video network processor applications including transcoding functionality using the MIPS32® 74K™ and 1004K™ platforms. A global leader in innovative and advanced networked multimedia solutions, ViXS has leveraged these platforms to help customers develop next-generation IPTV and cable set-top ...
ViXS Systems Teams with MIPS Technologies
by Janet HarrisMIPS Technologies, Inc. announced today that ViXS Systems Inc. has partnered with MIPS to enable advanced set-top box, connected TV, Blu-ray disc and video network processor applications including transcoding functionality using the MIPS32® 74K™ and 1004K™ platforms. A global leader in innovative and advanced networked multimedia solutions, ViXS has leveraged these platforms to help customers develop next-generation IPTV and cable set-top ...
Sigma Launches Next Generation Z-Wave Technology
by Janet HarrisSigma Designs, a leading provider of system-on-chip (SoC) solutions used to deliver entertainment and control throughout the home, today announced the availability of its new SD3402 Z-Wave™ chip designed to add Z-Wave wireless control and status capabilities to radio frequency (RF) remote controls, set-top boxes (STB) and consumer electronic (CE) products. Thanks to its Z-Wave heritage – the most widely adopted ...
Dailymotion Announces Broadband TV Advertising Formats
by Janet HarrisDailymotion, one of the largest Web video sites in the world, announced interactive advertising formats for Dailymotion’s broadband TV and IPTV channels. The announcement follows the successful launch of Dailymotion’s iPhone app and expands Dailymotion’s successful ad-supported content strategy to all three screens. The newly-launched Dailymotion ad formats bring the rich, interactive experience of Web advertising to Internet connected TVs. Based on success ...
Netgem Expands International Operations
by Janet HarrisNetgem (www.netgem.com) a leading provider of IPTV technology and services to Telecom operators worldwide, today announced the appointment of Pritam Misra as Sales and Business Development Director Asia Pacific, based out the Company’s new regional offices in Singapore. With over 16 years senior management experience within the field of data communications, telecom and IT systems, Pritam was previously Service Line Manager ...
January 5, 2010
InOutTV and Electra have entered into a long term partnership to offer broadcast and connected interactive television services to consumers in Spain over DVB-T (DTT). Nationwide service availability will commence from first quarter 2010 over InOutTV’s digital terrestrial TDT (DVB-T) network. Launch will commence on zapper and PVR STB silicon free-to-air and Premium TDT solutions, following shortly afterwards in digital TVs. Electra’s patented ...
InOutTV and Electra announce Interactive TV Platform Service availability for Spain
by Janet HarrisInOutTV and Electra have entered into a long term partnership to offer broadcast and connected interactive television services to consumers in Spain over DVB-T (DTT). Nationwide service availability will commence from first quarter 2010 over InOutTV’s digital terrestrial TDT (DVB-T) network. Launch will commence on zapper and PVR STB silicon free-to-air and Premium TDT solutions, following shortly afterwards in digital TVs. Electra’s patented ...
