Mobixell Networks, a provider of mobile Internet and broadband solutions, has revealed that Swisscom, a major telecommunications provider in Switzerland, has deployed Mobixell’s converged media delivery solution to bring video and live TV to personal computers and smartphones. Mobixell allows Swisscom to offer and manage over 50 live TV channels that can be watched in […]
IP Vision and Netgem has showcased one of the UK's first HD Freeview+ Hybrid DTT STBs at IPTV World Forum. IP Vision develops, operates and manages FetchTV, is a leading hybrid DTT/IP OTT connected TV service. Netgem is a provider of IPTV technology and services to telecom operators worldwide. The new SmartBox, which includes a […]
Agama Technologies has confirmed that the Norwegian triple-play service provider Altibox (formerly Lyse Tele) has selected to commercially deploy a full-scale Agama Embedded Monitoring Solution in their set-top box population. The installation monitors both IPTV and VOD services, and enables Altibox to ensure the quality of experience with their substantial and growing subscriber base.
Virgin Media is aiming to make HD TV more affordable by ensuring customers do not need to pay extra for high definition. So far this year Virgin Media has announced the addition of six new HD channels with more to come. Consumers will soon be able to make the most of this growing line-up with […]
Cisco, Humax and Technicolor have been named as manufacturers intending to integrate Canvas. Nine more makers: ADB, Amino, Broadcom, Echostar, Intel, Sagem, ST, LG and TVonics were listed as developing STBs or components for Canvas-enabled services. The announcement by the DTG signals a mending of some fences between Canvas and the CE makers who had […]
TiVo and Conax, a global provider of security solutions for digital TV and content distribution, have partnered to offer a next generation DVB set-top box platform for deployment by television operators around the world. Through this partnership, the companies will put the TiVo experience, including its revolutionary integration of IP-delivered video into an off-the-shelf package […]
French telco Viaccess and semiconductor manufacture NEC Electronics have announced their collaboration to offer Viaccess' conditional access incorporated in NEC Electronics' new EMMA 3SL/P system-on-chip (SoC), targeted at MPEG-4 HD hybrid set-top boxes (STBs). The combination of Viaccess conditional access and NEC Electronics' EMMA3SL/P will offer STB vendors a secure, easy-to-integrate and cost-effective solution with […]
TiVo has overhauled its core hardware product with a new user interface designed specifically for widescreen HDTV sets, better search capability across a mix of linear, recorded and broadband content, and direct integration of Flash software. The new $300 “TiVo Premiere” will begin shipping next month. The Premiere box provides access to premium cable programming […]
UK VOD platform SeeSaw has contracted NEOVIA Financial which will handle all payments made on SeeSaw.com for premium content via the NETBANX international payment gateway. Payment options will include credit and debit cards and the NETELLER e-wallet. The implementation will include rolled-up payments, subscription billing, Direct Debit as well as streaming micropayments via the NETELLER […]
UK STB manufacturer Pace has reported revenues increased 52 per cent to £1.133 billion (E1.248bn) in the year to end-December 2009, up from £745.5 million the previous year. Profit before tax was up 405 per cent to £69.9 million. Neil Gaydon, CEO, said: ‘In 2009 Pace delivered exceptional growth and record results and is now […]