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Hillcrest Labs brings motion control to Intel’s new STB reference kit

Hillcrest Labs has announced that Intel’s newest reference design kit for IPTV set-top boxes (STBs) and media servers will use Hillcrest’s patented Freespace in-air pointing and motion control technology. With the Freespace Motion Engine™ software embedded on the Intel Media Server Reference Design (MSRD) kit and controlled by a handheld remote control, TV operators can […]

March 19, 2013

One America News prepares for launch

Herring Broadcasting Company, is preparing for the launch of a new 24/7 high-definition news channel called One America News Network.  Scheduled to launch on July 4th, 2013, the new network will fill a void by providing a credible source of national and international news around the clock along with a number of signature political talk […]

March 18, 2013

Dune HD and Beenius extend partnership to embrace social TV

Operators can now benefit from the power of social TV thanks to an extended partnership between Dune HD and Beenius. At this week’s TV Connect Dune HD will showcase its new range of advanced set top boxes, now available pre-loaded with Beenius’ Beesmart interactive TV middleware platform. This includes the newly upgraded BeeSocial TV functions […]

March 18, 2013

ruwido design leadership and innovation recognised with multiple award success

ruwido, the Austrian remote control specialist, has begun 2013 with multiple award success, winning three prestigious red dot awards, two iF awards and gaining a Special Mention at the German Design Awards. ruwido’s dedication to innovation and consistent, intuitive design has been recognised with success in three of the industry’s most coveted awards. Prestigious red […]

March 18, 2013

Digisoft.tv and Hambisana launch TV solutions venture at Enterprise Ireland event in South Africa

Digisoft.tv, the global provider of set-top box (STB) software for education, home automation and entertainment announce a joint venture. The venture encompasses distribution, systems integration, research and development and support. Up to 20 new roles are envisaged in South Africa and Ireland. Projects will be centered around the delivery of hybrid digital television and education […]

March 15, 2013

Aston’s MAYA HD satellite receiver using STB technology from STMicroelectronics

After showing the first prototype during the CSTB 2013 show in Moscow, Aston announces the availability on the MENA market of its MAYA HD PVR satellite receiver. The new MAYA HD PVR Satellite receiver is built around the latest-generation HD H.264 STiH237 (Cardiff) decoder chipset from STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum […]

March 14, 2013

Neotion launches a fully compliant CI Plus 1.3 CAM range

Neotion introduces a new generation platform for CAM’s, fully compliant with the CI Plus V1.3 Standard. This offers to Satellite, Terrestrial and Cable Pay-TV operators an extended set of new features including LSC, Operator profile etc…. when combined with new CI Plus 1.3 TV models soon in commercial deployment. The CI Plus interface is now […]

March 14, 2013

Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH: NAB 2013 – DVS perfects efficiency for studio broadcast and mastering in post production

At NAB, Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH will be presenting its studio broadcast and post production solutions packed with numerous new features. The focus will be on unparalleled efficiency and user friendliness: The VENICE Media Production Hub product line has been extended with the new budget-oriented entry-level solution VENICE Element. Moreover, VENICE and SpycerBox have […]

March 14, 2013

Talia adds Arabsat satellite broadcast playout

Talia is pleased to announce the start of broadcast playout services on the Arabsat fleet. Located at 26 degrees East, the Arabsat broadcast hotspot offers more than 600 channels of satellite television and radio stations. Talia, an established data communications, network, and satellite solutions provider, will offer a complete solution to channels so that they […]

March 13, 2013