ViXS Systems, a specialist in media processing solutions, has teamed up with Harmonic, an expert in video delivery infrastructure, to demonstrate a hybrid AVC/HEVC, MPEG-DASH technology – called HybridDASH – at CES. By deploying a HybridDASH solution, providers will be able to reduce upfront capital costs by using existing equipment and infrastructure. The companies will […]
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor expert, and Civolution, a provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetizing content, have announced the integration of Civolution’s NexGuard forensic watermarking with ST’s UltraHD-4K Cannes and Monaco SoCs to detect unauthorised sharing of digital content and help deter piracy. Forensic watermarking is the means by which a unique […]
Beamr, an imaging technology company, and M-GO a growing, premium transactional VoD service and joint venture between Technicolor and DreamWorks Animation, have announced that M-GO is using Beamr Video to provide a best-in-class user experience for the company¹s premium streaming service. Based on a patent-pending perceptual quality measure, Beamr Video automatically reduces the bitrate of […]
UXP Systems is collaborating with Ericsson to enable operators to deploy the MINT Unified Services Platform on Ericsson Mediaroom IPTV platforms. With MINT, operators can simplify next generation user access and onboarding, and create universal profiles for personalised experiences, allowing them to deliver engaging viewing experiences for customers. This combined solution enhances the operator’s ability […]
Telechips, and Sansa Security have announced a partnership that enables digital rights management (DRM) for Telechips’ new Hexa-based TCC896x chipset. The partnership, announced at CES, enables Telechips to provide a trusted execution environment (TEE) that complies with Hollywood studio standards. The TCC896x chipset is a high-performance 3D accelerator and video processor that will be integrated […]
The British entertainment industry’s body for developing best practice in Ultra HD has congratulated the US entertainment and technology industry on the formation of the UHD Alliance. The UK UHD Forum has brought together broadcasters, TV platforms, TV manufacturers and other stakeholders since 2013 as part of the DTG. Richard Lindsay-Davies, CEO of the DTG, […]
Streaming media pioneer RealNetworks will provide a preview of RMHD (RealMedia High Definition), featured its new generation of high-definition (HD) codec technology, at the forthcoming 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This new product is very much more than just a mere upgrade of its current RMVB technology; rather, it is positioned to be a revolutionary […]
UXP Systems, provider of the MINT Unified Services Platform for operators, has announced that Industry Veteran Nikos Katinakis has joined its board. Katinakis brings more than 15 years of experience in the cable and telecom markets to UXP Systems. UXP Systems’ MINT platform powers user-centric experiences for operators including TELUS, Rogers, Columbus Communications, and Cable […]
Consumer research from broadband, media and entertainment industries specialist Leichtman Research Group (LRG) found that 76 per cent of US households have a DVR, subscribe to Netflix, or use VoD from a cable or telco provider – with 26 per cent of households using two of the services, and 11 per cent using all three. […]
Entertainment streaming platform specialist Roku has revealed plans to support 4K Ultra HD streaming for future Roku TV models. The company has prepared a Roku TV reference design for 4K smart TVs for license to TV OEM partners. Global TV manufacturer TCL, which released TCL Roku TV models last year, is an initial partner to […]