Advanced Television

Test & Monitor

VeEX adds G.703 64K co-directional testing to its TX-Series test sets

VeEX, a global leader in Telecom, CATV, fibre and broadband sccess test solutions, has introduced a G.703 64K Codirectional Interface Testing option to its widely deployed TX-Series test sets. “While it is important for VeEX to remain at the forefront of the latest and fastest interfaces being deployed by communication service providers, one can’t forget […]

August 21, 2015

Pay-TV operators embracing role as software companies

In advance of IBC 2015, video platform performance enhancement and service readiness specialist S3 Group has released results from a survey of nearly thirty US and European pay-TV operators and their key suppliers, which serve more than 77 million total subscribers, about efforts to become more nimble, software-oriented companies. The results show the pay-TV industry […]

August 18, 2015

Motive set for Siyaya revenue boost

Broadcast and pay-TV technology specialist Motive Television has revealed that Motive Television Services Ltd, its fully-owned subsidiary, has been appointed Prime Contractor and System Integrator for the upcoming launch and continued operations of South Africa’s Siyaya Free To Air TV (PTY) Ltd. television services. Motive is responsible for ensuring that the major international vendor/suppliers selected […]

August 3, 2015

HbbTV 2.0 spec test suite contracts placed

The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing an open standard for the delivery of broadcast and broadband services through connected TVs and set-top boxes, has selected Digital TV Labs and RT-RK as suppliers for the HbbTV 2.0 specification test suite. The HbbTV 2.0 specification and the tender process for the supply of HbbTV […]

August 3, 2015

Streamhub launches SaaS analytics platform

UK-based big data startup Streamhub has officially launched the first analytics SaaS product specifically designed to help OTT businesses develop audience engagement and simplify reporting. Launch customers include Fuji TV and NHK, which have subscribed to Streamhub, a venture founded by former business development director at Joost, Aki Tsuchiya. Streamhub identifies content fit for growth […]

July 28, 2015

BARB TV Player Report for September

BARB has announced that the beta version of the TV Player Report is to be released in September, providing official figures on the level of viewing to on-demand and live-streamed content through online TV Player apps. The TV Player Report is the first set of BARB data to focus on viewing that takes place on […]

July 27, 2015

Kabel Deutschland selects IneoQuest

IneoQuest Technologies, a specialist in video monitoring, reporting and analytics, has revealed that Kabel Deutschland (KD), the largest cable television operator in Germany, has deployed IneoQuest’s Audience Measurement Platform for Adaptive Streaming (AMP ASM) and the complementary AMP Endpoint Analytics SDK. This cloud-based video Intelligence platform anonymously gathers, analyses, filters, and reports operational and behavioural […]

July 13, 2015

VeEX unveils 600G testing for its UX400 platform

VeEX, a global player in telecom, CATV, fibre and broadband access test solutions, has announced the ability to test up to 600G throughput for its UX400 100G test solution. The platform is optimised for 100G Ethernet and OTU4 test applications within the data centers, aggregation points, core network as well as 400G development and evaluation […]

July 9, 2015

Freeview New Zealand appoints Digital TV Labs

Media and device testing specialist Digital TV Labs (DTVL) has been appointed by Freeview New Zealand to provide a manufacturer conformance service utilising its HbbTV test harness – Ligada iSuite for HbbTV. FreeviewPlus enhances the successful MyFreeview and FreeviewHD DVB-T services by adding on-demand channels, 8-days forward/8-days catch up TV guide and comprehensive search facilities. […]

July 7, 2015

TVbeat analytics for Russia’s Nemo TV

TVbeat, the TV analytics company, has formed a partnership with Nemo TV, an OTT TV service for Russia and CIS. The strategic partnership means that Nemo TV will have access to TVbeat’s analytics tool, providing them with granular insights about audience viewing behaviour. TVbeat aims to provide Nemo TV with a 360 degree view of […]

July 6, 2015