Fransat, the French DTH platform operated by Eutelsat, is unveiling its “FransatConnect” interactive portal using the HbbTV standard at IBC. The portal is designed for connected TV sets and decoders compatible with the Fransat satellite platform. In addition to linear television and radio channels, Fransat Connect will provide viewers with a wide range of interactive services […]
Digital TV Labs, the digital media and device testing company is launching Ligada iSuite for HbbTV / CI+ at IBC 2013. Leveraging Digital TV Labs’ extensive HbbTV and CI+ expertise, this is a purpose-built test tool to ensure interoperability between HbbTV devices supporting CI+ modules. Ligada iSuite for HbbTV / CI+, built on Digital TV […]
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, is to license the HbbTV Logo to consumer electronics manufacturers. Any vendor selling an HbbTV device is now able to use the Logo on their device to indicate compatibility […]
Spanish telecoms infrastructure specialist abertis telecom is preparing for the mass launch of its Hybrid DTT service in the second half of 2013. This is the certified connected TV service based on the HbbTV standard (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV), which allows viewers to enjoy the interactive content offered by television channels through the Internet while […]
Following the completion of the country’s digital switchover, Australian free-to-air television is planning its next technological evolution combining broadcasting and the Internet. Freeview Australia – the industry grouping comprising free-to-air licensees Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Special Broadcasting Service, Seven Network, Nine Network, Network Ten, Prime Media Group and Southern Cross Broadcasting – is working with the […]
Digital TV Labs, the digital media and device testing company, has announced a conformance testing service for the new HbbTV logo program for hybrid devices. As the first HbbTV Registered Test Centre, the company will provide a fast and efficient service to deliver the official HbbTV test report required by manufacturers to license the logo. […]
The HbbTV consortium, a pan-European initiative dedicated to providing an open standard for the delivery of broadcast and broadband services through connected TVs and set-top boxes, will launch a strategic marketing campaign aimed at increasing global acceptance of the HbbTV standard. As newly appointed co-chairs of the consortium’s marketing group, industry experts Kirk Edwardson and […]
Three market-dominant HbbTV technology vendors have combined their knowledge and products to present a powerful new HbbTV toolbox for broadcasters at Broadcast Asia. The partnership between Screen, Icareus and Digisoft.tv has, claims Screen’s Head of Interactive Sales, Daimon Hall produced one of the most comprehensive solutions available to broadcasters to monetise content via HbbTV platforms. […]
Ocean Blue, a specialist provider of connected software solutions, has launched their ‘Horizon’ HbbTV solution at TV Connect. ‘Horizon’ HbbTV middleware will enable manufacturers and operators to provide set top boxes and iDTVs with full Connected TV functionality, allowing access to sites such as You Tube, Flickr and local catch up services; via a consistent […]
httv, an international solution and technology provider for digital TV, announces that, “httvLink”, its open-middleware for connected TV receivers, implements Intertrust’s Marlin DRM for the coming HbbTV 1.5 markets. httvLink is an innovative open middleware solution for Connected TV receivers. It addresses all Digital TV, Free to Air and Pay TV platforms. It is based […]