Advanced Television

Middleware

Irdeto ActiveCloak for Televideocom

Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, has revealed that Televideocom has chosen the Irdeto ActiveCloak for Media solution to secure the company’s retail offering for access to premium on-demand content on iOS and Android platforms. Televideocom is a service provider that specialises in the distribution of premium content OTT such as movies, […]

September 6, 2011

Gracenote acquires Sony’s TVTV

Gracenote has opened a European Development Centre in Munich following the acquisition of German-based TVTV Services, an Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) and Smart TV service provider in Europe. Formerly a branch of Sony UK, TVTV has been integrated into Gracenote to enable Gracenote to expand its portfolio of products and technology to Smart TV manufacturers, […]

September 5, 2011

Entone, Anevia power hybrid IPTV and OTT

Entone, a provider of Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions, and Anevia, a specialist in video streaming solutions, have announced the integration of Anevia’s ViaMotion OTT solutions with Entone’s Hybrid TV devices and media hubs. Anevia offers a range of IP video streaming solutions for live and VoD content over managed IP networks as well […]

September 2, 2011

Entone and Nordija deliver hybrid TV solution

Entone, a provider of hybrid TV and connected home solutions, and Nordija, the widget-based IPTV solution provider, have confirmed the availability of Nordija’s fokusOn widget-based middleware on Entone’s family of hybrid TV devices and DVRs.  The fully integrated solution offers service operators a more efficient and cost-effective solution that can be quickly and easily deployed […]

August 31, 2011

Espial powers Vodafone Iceland IPTV

Espial has been selected to provide an IPTV solution for Vodafone Iceland. As part of the IPTV solution, Espial is providing the following products: the Evo TV Service Platform, the Evo STB Client and the Espial MediaBase VOD platform. The Espial solution will power Vodafone Iceland’s IPTV service which provides broadcast TV, TV on-demand, Catch-up […]

August 31, 2011

Pace launches Elements software platform

Pace has announced the launch of Elements, a new software platform for the broadcast and broadband industries. Elements supports the design, delivery and management of digital content and services into and around the home, enabling operators to provide an outstanding consumer experience anywhere, anytime, across any device. The platform’s open, modular design gives control to […]

August 30, 2011

Netflix unveils “Just for Kids”

Netflix has made it easier for kids and families to instantly watch a huge range of kid-friendly TV shows and movies with its new “Just for Kids” experience. Members can now click on the “Just for Kids” tab at the top of the Netflix home page and find a newly-designed section featuring content aimed at […]

August 17, 2011

Kabel Deutschland selects Cisco ASR 9000

Cisco has revealed that Kabel Deutschland (KD), Germany’s largest cable operator, is deploying Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers to aggregate and distribute enhanced video, data and voice services throughout its converged Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN). The investment is driven by KD’s desire to expand the capabilities of its Premium TV (HD […]

August 16, 2011

Farncombe designs user experience for Digiturk

Farncombe, a provider of specialist consultancy and services to the digital TV industry, has announced that its design practice, WeAreAka, played a key role in the creation of an advanced electronic programme guide (EPG) and user interface for the forthcoming hybrid digital TV platform provided by Turkish platform operator Digiturk. WeAreAka designed the user interface […]

August 9, 2011

T-VIPS switching solution for Freeview HD

T-VIPS, a global specialist in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, has announced that the T-VIPS TNS541 Seamless TS Monitoring Switch and the CP560 DVB-T2 Gateway have been installed to provide seamless switching within the Arqiva DVB-T2/SFN digital terrestrial network. The phased roll-out began in April 2011 and is scheduled to be completed in time […]

August 8, 2011