Advanced Television

Middleware

Renesas expands EMMA family line-up

Renesas Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the availability of its new system-on-chip (SoC) for STBs, the EMMA3SE/P, which supports the video standards used for digital television broadcasts worldwide and a wide variety of video formats required to play Internet-based content. The EMMA3SE/P SoC integrates in a single chip the functions necessary […]

June 22, 2011

Conax secures AVG Vietnamese service

Conax has announced its contract with Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG) to deliver a high-end security solution for AVGs new DTH satellite and DTT service in Vietnam. AVG is the first private firm in Vietnam to be awarded broadcast licences for digital technology and permission to broadcast television programmes nationwide. Additionally, AVG has already completed […]

June 21, 2011

Irdeto ActiveCloak for Toshiba’s Connected TV

Irdeto has revealed that Toshiba is adopting Irdeto’s dynamic security solution for its high-end Cinema Series HD television sets. Toshiba’s Internet-enabled VX700 and WX800 TV series, which were recently introduced in the US market, use the Irdeto ActiveCloak for Media solution to ensure customers’ secure streaming of diverse entertainment content on their television.

June 20, 2011

Pace integrates Minerva

Pace has confirmed a partnership agreement with Minerva, a supplier of software solutions for the delivery of television services over broadband networks. The global agreement will integrate Minerva xTVFusion middleware technology into Pace’s HD set-top boxes, expanding the range of IPTV middleware and technology delivery options available to service providers. The partnership will allow Pace […]

June 17, 2011

ADB delivers Charter solution

Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) has announced that it is delivering its Commercial Video Solution to Charter Communications. ADB’s Commercial Video Solution plays a role in Charter’s plan to enhance hotels’ video entertainment services with the latest in-room video solutions, including a full range of HD channels, VoD, pay-per-view, and concierge services. Charter will also make […]

June 15, 2011

Sigma launches IP video services solution

Sigma Systems, a specialist in Advanced IP Service Fulfillment solutions, has introduced its IP Video Services Accelerator Solution. The solution enables MSOs to fulfill and embrace any advanced IP video service, including over-the-top video and deliver integrated entertainment service bundles. It also shortens the time and cost of migrating existing digital video subscribers to premium […]

June 15, 2011

SMiT joins CI Plus Partnership

State Micro Technology Corporation (SMiT), a leading global CAM manufacturer, has announced that it has joined the CI Plus LLP as its seventh partner. In August 2009, SMiT became the first CAM manufacturer to commercially launch CI PLUS CAMs for Ziggo, the largest cable operator in the Netherlands.  Since then, SMiT has successfully completed integration […]

June 15, 2011

Research: Ad-supported content discovery worth $2.4bn by 2015

Web-enabled devices have become a key growth segment for the global consumer electronics industry. So-called “smart” devices connected to the Internet create opportunities for advertisers to catch consumer attention while they are actively searching for content or information. In-Stat research estimates that the value of this ad-supported content discovery will reach $2.4 billion by 2015. […]

June 14, 2011

Comcast brings Skype to TVs

Comcast has reached a deal with Skype that will allow Comcast subscribers to make HD quality video calls through their televisions. Using the Skype software, a video camera, a set-top box and a special remote control, Comcast customers will be able to make and receive video or audio calls and text messages. It does not […]

June 14, 2011

SeaChange, This Technology deliver joint ad solution

SeaChange International has expanded its range of multi-screen advertising capabilities with the announcement of a joint solution with This Technology, a provider of software solutions for advertising insertion. The joint solution provides video operators with a single web-based interface to manage advertising campaigns across VoD, Internet and mobile platforms. Immediately available and planned for demonstrations […]

June 14, 2011