| CDN World Summit 2011 | London, United Kingdom | 10/25/2011 | 10/28/2011 |
| Telco TV 2011 | New Orleans, United States | 10/25/2011 | |
| IPTV World Forum Middle East and North Africa 2011 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 11/1/2011 | |
| NATEXPO 2011 | Moscow, Russia | 11/23/2011 | |
| IPTV World Forum 2012 | London, United Kingdom | 3/20/2012 |
Firecomms OptoLock® Built into IPTV Set Top Box Reference Design by STMicroelectronics – December 18, 2008 Firecomms announces that its OptoLock® interconnect technology has been built into the STMicroelectronics STi7105 reference design for an IPTV set top box. An easy-to-use, low-cost housing for instant termination of bare Plastic Optical Fiber (POF), OptoLock will enable the quick and easy connection of POF in home networks directly to the STB.
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BitBand Introduces Leading-Edge Solid-State Video Server Line Based on Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Hardware – December 17, 2008 NETANYA, Israel – BitBand introduces BitBand Vision Ti4T, a solid state flash based video server with highest streaming throughput, designed to provide maximum flexibility and performance to Service Providers deploying IPTV services.
T-VIPS and Scivo Combine to Pioneer Video Transport over IP for PRC Broadcast Market – December 15, 2008 T-VIPS AS with advanced solutions for the contribution & distribution of broadcast quality video signals, has appointed Scivo as its first Business Partner in PRC to help pioneer its IP video transport and JPEG2000 compression in China.
ECI Telecom Receives Frost & Sullivanâs 2008 Global Product Differentiation Innovation Award for World IPTV Access Market – December 15, 2008 âECI Telecom has established itself as a strong and innovative contender in IPTV access with its Hi-FOCuS MSAN platform, especially in the APAC and EMEA regions, where it has been deployed in some of the leading IPTV networks,â said Prayerna Raina, Research Analyst, Information & Communication Technologies Practice of Frost & Sullivan.
KT Strengthens Mega TV IPTV With TANDBERG Television Head End - December 5, 2008 TANDBERG Television today announced that KT, Korea’s leading integrated wired/wireless communications service provider, has selected a TANDBERG Television IPTV head end to support the continued growth of its Mega TV IPTV service.
SK Broadband Chooses TANDBERG Television IPTV Head End for Broadcast TV – December 5, 2008 TANDBERG Television today announced that SK Broadband, South Koreaâs second largest broadband provider, is deploying a TANDBERG Television IPTV head end, which includes HD and SD MPEG-4 AVC encoding.
BlueHighways TV Begins Roll-Out On Verizon FiOS – December 1, 2008 BlueHighways TV announced today the start of its launch on Verizon’s FiOS TV. BHTV will now be available to FiOS subscribers on Channel 246 in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Salisbury, MD, Richmond, VA and Norfolk, VA.
Shenick is the First Test Vendor to Deliver Complete TWAMP for Per-flow, Real-time Measurement – December 1, 2008 Shenick Network Systems announced that it is the first and only vendor to offer complete two way active measurement protocol (TWAMP) measurement and testing capability as standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in RFC5357.
KIT digital Bolsters Its Online Video Offering With Social Networking Platform Alliance – November 25, 2008
KIT digital, Inc. (OTCBulletinBoard: KITD) , a leading global provider of IPTV enablement technology and video-centric interactive marketing solutions, announced today it has entered into a distribution agreement with WebAlive Pty Ltd, owner of “WebCommunity,” the first ‘plug-and-play’ social networking platform for businesses.
Amino buys Swedish set-top box firm for £2.5m – November 20, 2008 Tilgin IPTV has been acquired for an initial price of £2.5m on a debt-free basis, payable in cash on completion. Additionally, there is a capped cash earn-out mechanism offering an additional maximum consideration of approximately £1.25m based on unit sales above 175,000 in financial year 2009.
MySpace and MTV Leverage Fingerprinting to Monetize Content with Interactive Advertising, According to MultiMedia Intelligence – November 14, 2008 Fingerprinting and digital watermarking (DWM) are two content identification technologies that reach beyond the traditional DRM philosophy of policing and restricting the distribution of content.
Envivio 4Caster C4 Three Screens Encoder Tops Field to Win TelcoTV 2008 Vision Award – November 13, 2008 Envivio Inc. today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious 2008 TelcoTV Vision Award for its 4Caster C4 Three Screens multi-channel, multi-profile encoder for IPTV, Internet TV and Mobile TV applications.
SaskTel International and Mariner pool expertise to address growing IPTV market - November 11, 2008 SaskTel International and Mariner today announced a strategic partnership to address the growth and maturation of the global IPTV marketplace.
TANDBERG Television Delivers HD Advantage for Service Providers and Debuts New Solutions at TelcoTV 2008 – November 11, 2008
TANDBERG Television continues to deliver the HD advantage to service providers seeking to satisfy subscriber demand for HD content. The company’s enhanced iPlex® high-density, multifunctional, high-performance Video Processing Platform provides even greater compression quality for the delivery of HD programming.
RGB Networks and TANDBERG Television Enable Telecom Carriers to Seamlessly Insert Local Ads into High Definition MPEG-4 AVC Video Programs – November 11, 2008 Anaheim, California â At the TelcoTV 2008 conference, RGB Networks, the leader in network video processing, and TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group (NASDAQ: ERIC), are demonstrating their advanced integrated ad insertion solution for telecom carriers, which enables them to earn additional advertising revenue by inserting local ads into MPEG-4 AVC High Definition (HD) programming.
HaiVision Launches PIRANHA Combining Audio and Video With Metadata for Low Latency H.264 Encoding Application – November 11, 2008 HaiVision Systems Inc., the world’s leading vendor of high performance H.264 HD and SD video codecs, today announced the availability of the new PIRANHA encoding platform. The PIRANHA, based on HaiVision’s low-latency H.264 encoding engine, combines time-based metadata with compressed video and audio into industry-standard MPEG transport streams.
Tunisiana chooses Flexi approach to network modernization – November 4, 2008 Tunisiana has modernized its GPRS core network bringing seamless customer experience and efficient and simplified data management and charging functionality through the integration of Nokia Siemens Networksâ Flexi Intelligent Service Node (ISN).
ADB to Supply its Latest DVB-T DVR to Grundig for RiksTVâs New Offering in Norway – October 27, 2008 Geneva, Switzerland: Advanced Digital Broadcast, a leading supplier of technology to the global digital television industry, announced today that it will supply its latest DVB-T digital video recorder platform for the Norwegian market under its agreement with Grundig (www.grundig.de).
Portugal Telecom Enhances MEO Mobile Service Using Envivio Mobile TV Encoding Platform - Amino Communications will give the industry a taste of the enhanced solution it will offer following its recent acquisition of digital proposition management provider, AssetHouse at this yearâs IBC conference.
From Alice to Orange to SFR, all the French operators have chosen Witbe to monitor their triple-play services – Witbe has been chosen by all of the French operators to provide service validation, real-time supervision, performance monitoring and communication to the market
Harmonicâs MPEG-4 AVC Digital Video Splicer Completes Microsoft Mediaroom Conformance Testing – Harmonic Inc. today announced that its ProStream⢠2000 digital video splicer has successfully completed conformance testing for real-time splicing of national MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video streams of the Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) platform.
Appear TV Powers HFC Technics’ ‘Smart-End’ IPTV Solution Partnerships & Alliances, IPT – On the opening of IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe 2008, Appear TV and HFC Technics, a system integrator and Appear TV partner based in Budapest, Hungary, announced the integration and commercial deployment of the Appear TV SC2000 IPTV head-end into the Smart-End end-to-end IPTV and Cable solution
KIT digital Signs Multi-Year Partnership to Deliver IPTV Set-Top Box Solution for Global Ethnic Programming in North America – KIT digital, Inc., a leading global provider of IPTV enablement technology and video-centric interactive marketing solutions, announced today that it has been selected by TV2Moro, a new firm backed by several top-tier ethnic television aggregators and producers, to deploy a new IPTV set-top box (STB) service to deliver programming to ethnic consumers in North America.
du chooses Nokia Siemens Networksâ green technology for network expansion - Nokia Siemens energy efficient radio access solution under a turnkey network expansion and Networks is to deploy its market-leading managed services contract with du- the UAEâs integrated telecom operator- worth about US$ 225 million.
Blankom USA to Unveil New Digital Broadcast and Playout Solutions at SATCON 2008 – Blankom USA will feature several new digital broadcast and playout solution products at SATCON 2008 to be held October 15-16 in New York. Blankom USA, the U.S. arm of Blankom Antennentechnik GmbH, Germany, will be located at Booth #730
Accedo Broadband to deliver IPTV gamesto Greek telecom operator OTE – Accedo Broadband today announced the inclusion of its state-of-the-art IPTV gaming applications in the Conn-X IPTV services, to be supplied by the tier one Hellenic Telecommunications Organization in Greece, OTE SA.
Qatar readies for worldâs first commercial Mobile TV service based on DVB-H and OMA BCast Smart Card Profile technology – Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the leading telecommunications service provider, and Nokia Siemens Networks have signed the worldâs first commercial Mobile TV deployment contract based on DVB-H and OMA BCast Smart Card Profile technology.
Tiscali Teams with Cisco for Launch of Innovative Tiscali.tv – IP Television Service in Italy – Belgium – Cisco announced today that it has signed an agreement with Tiscali, the Italian alternative telecommunications operator, to supply Cisco® Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture and Cisco IP television (IPTV) headend equipment and technology for the Tiscali.tv IPTV service.
Moving Media Unveils Innovative New Website & Encoding Resource – Those in need of a video encoding resource will receive a boost with the launch of Moving Mediaâs innovative, new website which includes features designed to actively assist visitors in learning more about the art of video encoding.
Industria to Offer Hosted IPTV Infrastructure Using Amazon Web Services – Industria today announced a new Zignal Cloud⢠service offering that utilizes Amazon Web Servicesâ¢, including the Elastic Compute Cloud. By leveraging Amazon Web Services, Industria drops the entry barrier of infrastructure costs to IPTV service providers, lowering the total cost of ownership as well as ensuring predictability of cost.
SeaChange Certifies Shenicks Unique Technology to Test QoE of Video-On-Demand Streams Delivered at 10 Gigabit Levels Shenick Network Systems, provider of per-flow IP communications test and monitoring systems, announced that its diversifEye per-flow architecture has been certified by SeaChange International as the only test product to provide a uniquely flexible platform to emulate and measure each individual video-on-demand (VoD) client behind residential gateways.
Digital Rapids Wins Prestigious IBC Innovation Award with NBC Universal Digital Rapids, a leading developer of solutions for bringing television, video and movie content to the next generation of viewing devices, has been honored with an IBC2008 Innovation Award for the company’s contribution to the MICAH multi-format, digital media production workflow at leading global media and entertainment company NBC Universal.
Dalet Adds Innovative IT And Broadcast Monitoring Technology To The Enterprise Asset Management Workflow At the IBC 2008 exhibition Dalet Digital Media Systems will showcase the new Dalet Dashboard application, which seamlessly integrates with Dalet Enterprise Edition, Dalet News Suite, Dalet Media Library and Dalet Radio Suite.
Osmosys Delivers Interactive Video Solutions for Today and Tomorrow At IBC 2008, Osmosys S.A. will debut its IP based range of new products, applications and systems that facilitate the management and deployment of interactive services by the network operator. Osmosys is demonstrating at its own stand (IP331), as well as with several other collaborating companies at IBC.
Netris Partners with SecureMedia to Deliver Leading Edge IPTV Systems to JSC Kazakhtelecom Sanjay Mewada, NetCracker Technology’s Vice President of Strategy will be a k Netris, the leading IPTV integrator and provider of Multimedia Network applications, and SecureMedia, the technology leader in open content protection software for secure video and multimedia delivery over IP networks, today announced the first end-to-end IPTV installation under a contract with JSC Kazakhtelecom, the leading telecommunications operator in Kazakhstan.
ADB TO SHOW INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED FOR MASS-DEPLOYMENT AT IBC2008: Hall 4, Stand B48
ADB will show at IBC its latest range of Advanced Video Coding and High Definition (HD) set-top boxes, providing a complete product portfolio for cable, IPTV, satellite, and terrestrial operators, alongside a number of new features such as pause live TV on USB.
Appear TV Demonstrates Next-Generation Head-End Solutions at IBC 20
Appear TV, a global provider of next-generation head-ends for broadcast and IP television, today announced that at IBC 2008 it will demonstrate its range of leading modular head-end systems, giving professional operators further flexibility when making central or regional head-end investments, and reducing operational complexities.
Amino and AssetHouse deliver digital media roadmap Amino Communications, the world-leading IPTV platform supplier, will give the industry a taste of the enhanced solution it will offer following its recent acquisition of digital proposition management provider, AssetHouse at this yearâs IBC conference.
Netris Partners with SecureMedia to Deliver Leading Edge IPTV Systems to JSC Kazakhtelecom – Netris, the leading IPTV integrator and provider of Multimedia Network applications, and SecureMedia, the technology leader in open content protection software for secure video and multimedia delivery over IP networks, today announced the first end-to-end IPTV installation.
Entone Unveils Europe’s First Multi-Stream IP Video Gateway at IBC 2008 – Entone, Inc., the IPTV connected home company, will unveil a new multi-stream customer premise equipment (CPE) product, Janus⢠IP Video Gateway, at the IBC show in Amsterdam next week (IBC IPTV Zone, Stand No. IP-333).
Shenick Receives 2008 Global Technology Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan – Shenick Network Systems has received Frost & Sullivanâs 2008 Global Technology Innovation Award for its deep packet inspection (DPI) test equipment. The award honors companies that demonstrate outstanding DPI testing technology and market performance for Internet-based application traffic control, shaping, and network management.
Accedo Broadband Presents Web 2.0 Services for IPTV at IBC Accedo Broadband today announced a range of applications with Web 2.0 functionality available in the Accedo Application Portfolio. The applications will be presented on Accedoâs stand in the IPTV Zone at IBC (#126) from 12th- 16th September
BBC Uses Envivio Encoders in Production of Beijing Olympic Games Envivio today announced that the BBC selected Envivio video encoders to deliver live video feeds of the Beijing Olympic Games to its production staff in the UK.
IPITEK Celebrates Success With Online Video Revolution Integrated Photonics Technology today announced a series of customer successes with its Internet Media Transport (IMTRAN®) business unit.
Optimum Lightpath Chooses T-VIPS Advanced Video Gateways to Power Professional Video over Ethernet Managed Service
T-VIPS and Optimum Lightpath announce today that Optimum Lightpath has chosen a range of T-VIPS video gateways that provide connectivity as well as encoding and decoding of digital video to power the Optimum Lightpath Managed Video service.
Digital Rapids Clears Hurdles Behind Unprecedented Summer Games Streaming Experiences
Technology from Digital Rapids is one of the key enablers of the unprecedented live Internet coverage of the Summer Games currently being enjoyed by U.S. audiences.
CCTV.com Uses Envivio Video Encoders to Launch Beijing IPTV Service In Time for 2008 Olympics
Envivio today announced that the new media platform of China’s largest television network, China Central Television (CCTV), has launched its IPTV service pilot in Beijing in time for the start of the Olympic Games using 80 Envivio 4Caster encoders.
iFORTE and Firetide Launch Fiber, Mesh and Wi-Fi Access Infrastructure for Ubiquitous Connectivity in Metropolitan Jakarta
iFORTE and Firetide Launch Fiber, Mesh and Wi-Fi Access Infrastructure for Ubiquitous Connectivity in Metropolitan Jakarta
Imagine’s ICE⢠Video Platform Receives High Honors from Broadband Gear Report’s Annual Diamond Technology Reviews
Entone, Inc. today announced that their award-winning Hydra⢠HD IP video gateway and Amulet⢠HD IPTV receiver have been selected by Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (PTCI) for their high-definition (HD) IPTV service rollout.
TANDBERG Television to Provide HD MPEG-4 AVC Encoders for NBCâs Coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games - August 4, 2008
TANDBERG Television has been selected to provide TANDBERG MPEG-4 AVC video processing solutions to NBC during the networkâs coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics from Beijing, China August 8-24.
KyLinTV Launches English Channels with Sky Angel - August 4, 2008
The English Channel Select Package is now available to U.S. subscribers through a partnership between KyLinTV and Sky Angel. Sky Angel IPTV is a leading television broadcast service offering family-friendly programming.
Comarch IPTV solution for satellite DTH operators – July 28, 2008
Using Comarch’s solution, DTH and telecom operators can cooperate to offer IPTV together with information services, online shopping and other exciting TV services based on interactivity & high-quality multimedia content. IPTV Satellite Solution >>
UTStarcom Deploys IPTV Video Advertising Network in China – July 22, 2008
UTStarcom Inc. announced that Guangxi Telecom Company Ltd has chosen UTStarcom’s RollingStream Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) platform to deploy a new interactive advertising system.
SecuTech Launched Video Protection Solution – July 21, 2008
SecuTech Solution Inc has launched video protection solution-UniKey Video Protector, a comprehensive applications that provides video software vendors a straightforward way to safeguard their video content from piracy and illegal distribution.
NetCracker to Present Keynote Address at IPTV World Forum North America – July 18, 2008
Sanjay Mewada, NetCracker Technology’s Vice President of Strategy will be a keynote speaker at IPTV World Forum North America taking place at McCormick Place, Chicago, from July 22-23, 2008.
Latens Spreads Local Message at IPTV World Forum North America – July 18, 2008
Latens today announces that IPTV World Forum North America will see Andy Mathieson explaining how the latest technologies enable even the smallest rural Telco operator to provide an IPTV experience as powerful as anything itâs better resourced nation-wide competitors can offer.
Netstream Selects Entone For Swiss IPTV Deployments – July 10, 2008
Entone, Inc. today announced that their Hydra HD IPTV video gateway and Amulet HD IPTV receiver have been selected by Netstream for their operator’s high-definition (HD) IPTV service deployments in Switzerland.
Hanaro Telecom selects Witbe monitoring solution for IPTV rollout in Korea – July 7, 2008
Witbe and its Korean integrator Tricomtek have been selected by Hanaro Telecom to provide a video quality monitoring platform for their new HD IPTV services.
Ready To Play With Global Digital Broadcastâs UK IPTV Service – July 7, 2008
The long awaited channel line up for the UKâs first open, consumer, IPTV service, PlayTV UK, is now being released. Powered by the Global Digital Broadcast (GDBTV) network, PlayTV UK offers free to view channels and a number of packages.
OKI Develops Audience Rating Information System for IPTV – June 30, 2008
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. today announced it has developed “Audience Rating Information System” for IPTV, which will be offered to the Japanese market. The system collects viewership data to enable broadcasting companies to improve their services.
Netvue shows live HD over IPTV at London event – June 26, 2008
Netvue showcased live HD (High Definition) TV over IPTV at its recent IPTV Technology event held in central London, UK. The live HD channel from satellite was captured by Exterityâs DVB-S TV gateway and distributed as IPTV on a local area network, before being received and decoded by Exterity HD receivers on the network.
Symmetricom Announces the Q-1200 Headend Analyzer – June 24, 2008
Symmetricom, Inc. today announced the Q-1200 digital/IP video headend analyzer, a scalable, multichannel video headend monitoring device, which is scheduled to be generally available in September.
HaiVisionâs MAKO-HD telepresence codec transmits first live stereoscopic 3D high definition surgical procedure using IP video – June 24, 2008
HaiVision Systems Inc. announces that today at the annual meeting of the CUA in Edmonton, Canada, the industry leading MAKO-HD video encoder/decoder technology is being used to transmit live surgical stereoscopic 3D high definition 1080i video from Intuitive Surgicalâs daVinci S robotic surgical system.
Unitymedia breaks critical benchmark of 1 million digital tv households – June 16, 2008
Over one million households in NRW and Hesse now receive their television and radio broadcasts via Unitymedia digital cable connections. This strong trend among consumers to switch to digital is the result of Unitymediaâs consistent digitalisation strategy.
T-VIPS Demonstrates Range of Innovative Video Transport Solutions at CommunicAsia – June 16, 2008
T-VIPS AS today announced that visitors to its stand at CommunicAsia (6D4-01) in Singapore, 17-20 June 2008, will be able to view a live demonstration of its world leading JPEG2000 video transport solutions, as well as other advanced distribution systems.
Minerva Continues Strong Growth – June 12, 2008
Minerva Networks has added ten (10) more IPTV wins in North America, including Mt. Horeb Telephone in Wisconsin, Tullahoma Utilities in Tennessee, and GTA TeleGuam in Guam.
Latens & ZyXEL Partner To Offer IPTV Operators A Flexible CA Security & STB Solution – June 4, 2008
Latens and ZyXEL Communications, have partnered to offer low-cost, highly secure IP/hybrid set-top box (STB) solutions. The integration ensures that the ZyXEL STB-1003 and STB-1001H benefit from Latensâ pioneering content and revenue security solutions, enabling IPTV operators to simplify the launch of advanced IPTV services.
TodoCast⢠Attracts Customers with First Ever Portable Live Video Streaming over Satellite Webcasting System – June 6, 2008
TodoCast today announced two new TodoCast Partners. The turnkey live video streaming satellite system virtually revolutionizes videography and streaming media content.
S4C and Wesley Clover Lead £9.5 Million Investment in IPTV Pioneer Inuk Networks – June 4, 2008
Inuk Networks today announced that it is has completed a £9.5 million second round of funding led by broadcaster S4C and venture capital firm Wesley Clover. The Inuk executive team will use this investment to further develop its Freewire triple-play platform in the UK, as well as expanding into Ireland and North America.
Imagine’s ICE Video Platform Receives High Honors from Broadband Gear Report’s Annual Diamond Technology Reviews – June 2, 2008
Imagine Communications today announced that its ICE Video Platform received 4 out of 5 diamonds in Broadband Gear Report’s (BGR) Annual Diamond Technology Reviews.
Telenor Deploys Ixia Service Verification Platform to Guarantee Quality IP-Based Services for Scandinavian Business Customers – June 2, 2008
Ixia today announced that Telenor has deployed Ixia’s IxRave(TM) IP service verification platform to measure the true end-to-end performance of its enterprise layer 3 VPN (L3 VPN) networks and services.
Latens Demonstrates Leading Content Protection and Service Delivery Solutions at ANGA – May 27, 2008
Latens Systems today announced that it is demonstrating its full suite of products for cable and hybrid cable/IP networks at ANGA 2008, including the Latens CAS and Latens BCAS software solutions and the Latens ECOsystem service delivery platform.
Appear TV to Demonstrate Next-Generation Head-End Solutions at ANGA – May 27, 2008
Appear TV today announced that it will demonstrate its leading range of streaming, multiplexing, decoding with TV and FM radio, scrambling and descrambling solutions at ANGA Cable 2008.
Thomson Reaches Milestone of 1.5 Million Digital Cable Set-top Boxes Shipped to Latin Americaâs Largest Cable Operator, NET Serviços – May 19, 2008
Thomson today announced that it has delivered 1.5 million digital cable set-top boxes to Brazilian cable operator NET Serviços. This milestone underscores both Thomsonâs position as one of the leading providers of convergent premises solutions to operators worldwide and its key role in supporting NET Serviçosâ expansion plans in the Brazilian market.
Televisa to Deploy TANDBERG Television MPEG-4 AVC HD and SD Systems for North American Broadcast First – May 19, 2008
TANDBERG Television today announced that its MPEG-4 AVC video encoding and distribution systems have been chosen by Grupo Televisa, S.A. de C.V. to deliver programming across Mexico via satellite using DVB-S2 8PSK modulation.
ADB Introduces its Latest and Fully tru2way Certified Cable Set-Top Box at The Cable Show 2008 – May 18, 2008
Advanced Digital Broadcast announced today the introduction of its latest advanced, high definition (HD) cable set-top box (STB) for the US digital television market the ADB-4820C.
Zodiac Interactive Demonstrates Tru2wayTM Technology at The Cable Show ’08 – May 12, 2008
Zodiac Interactive, a multiple Emmy-nominated and Emmy award-winning developer of software for interactive television, today announced its participation at The Cable Show ’08, the cable industry’s premier convention, May 18-20 in New Orleans.
Imagine to Demonstrate Superior Video Quality Across All Cable Digital Video Applications at The Cable Show ’08 – May 7, 2008
Imagine Communications today announced plans to demonstrate its powerful ICE Video Platform across all cable digital video applications at The Cable Show ’08, May 18-20 in New Orleans.
Verimatrix Enables Secure Delivery of Premium Content for IOL Netcom’s Unique On-Demand IPTV Business Model – May 5, 2008
Verimatrix today announced that IOL Netcom has selected Verimatrix as the content security provider for its on-demand IPTV service, India’s first IP-based on-demand television service to more than 250,000 subscribers.
Bluehighways TV And Atlantic Broadband’s Cumberland Maryland Cable System Team For Delfest 2008 Marketing Campaign – May 5, 2008
BlueHighways TV and Atlantic Broadband today announced that they will promote BlueHighways TV’s linear and Video on Demand (VOD) service launch on the Cumberland, MD cable system with a joint marketing campaign at the first annual DelFest 2008.
ETI’s Triad Integrated Billing And OSS Supports CDE Lightband’s FTTH Services – May 2, 2008
ETI Software Solutions, Inc. today announced CDE Lightband has successfully deployed ETI’s Triad OSS/BSS software suite to fully support its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services being delivered throughout Clarksville, TN.
Ina chooses Anevia for its transition to IPTV – April 29, 2008
Anevia today announced that it deployed its innovative products within Ina. With a 70-year-old experience in TV, 50,000 programmes added each year, 3 million hours archived and receiving a hundred of 24/24 TV channels for copyright registration, Ina becomes a leading company in the field of VOD and TV archiving.
Triveni Digital GuideBuilder Provides PSIP Solution for ABC’s HD Network – April 28, 2008
Triveni Digital today announced that its GuideBuilder-based network PSIP management system will be used by the ABC television network to aid distribution of its HD network programming information.
Osmosys Software to Deliver High Definition Services for Hello HD – April 28, 2008
Osmosys S.A. today announced that together with Advanced Digital Broadcast, it is providing Hungarian satellite and cable operator Hello HD Platform with an end-to-end solution for the roll out of its new âHello HDâ service.
Shenickâs 10Gigabit Test System Selected by Sandvine – April 21 , 2008
Shenick Network Systems announced that its award-winning diversifEye10G, has been selected by Sandvine, a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions, to test performance of its 10-Gbps policy solutions platform for DSL, cable, wireless and emerging service providers.
Pixelmetrix DVStation-Mini wins the Pick Hit Award at NAB 2008 – April 21, 2008
Pixelmetrix received the Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit Award for its newly launched DVStation-Mini at the recent NAB in Las Vegas.
GTA TeleGuam, CSI Digital, and Avail Media Team to Deliver 100% Digital TV to Guam Viewers – April 21, 2008
Today, executives at GTA TeleGuam are gathering around a crisp video picture gleaming off of a new, high definition television set. After months of planning and hard work, the team’s wait for the first-ever HD signal on the island of Guam, delivered in all-digital, IP format, is now over. HD has made it to Guam.
Envivio Provides Encoding for A-VSB Initiativeâs Live ATSC-M/H Mobile Broadcast TV Demonstration at NAB – April 14, 2008
Envivio Inc. today announced that its 4Caster M2 mobile TV encoders are being used in the live demonstration at NAB 2008 of the A-VSB Initiativeâs proposed technology solution for ATSC-M/H based mobile broadcast television services.
Digital Rapids Extends Encoding Leadership with Version 2.5 Software Upgrades – April 14, 2008
Digital Rapids today unveiled new version 2.5 of the StreamPro and StreamEnterprise software. The new version further extends the market-leading capabilities of Digital Rapids’ encoding solutions that helped earn the company the 2008 Frost & Sullivan award for Customer Value Enhancement in the World Video Encoders and Transcoders market.
HD for Telepresence and Interactive Broadcast Video from HaiVision/Glowpoint – April 9, 2008
HaiVision Systems Inc. announces collaboration with Glowpoint to deliver telepresence and interactive broadcast network video services.
Verimatrix Broadens Leadership Position as Global Number One in IPTV Content Security – April 7, 2008
Verimatrix is proud to announce that it has been confirmed as the global leader of IPTV content security for the fourth consecutive reporting period. Based on MRGâs bi-annual IPTV Market Leader Report, Verimatrixâs content security solutions are the most-widely deployed with the highest number of supported subscribers on a global basis.
CustomCall Data Systems Celebrates 15th Year as Billing and OSS Provider – April 1, 2008
CustomCall Data Systems marks its 15th anniversary today. Since its founding in Madison, Wisconsin in 1993 by Frank Peregrine and Laurie Tines, CustomCall has grown from a staff of three to approximately 40 full-time employees.
Digital Rapids to Provide Encoding, Transcoding and Streaming Systems for NBC’s Online Coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games – March 27, 2008
Digital Rapids has been selected to provide media encoding, transcoding and streaming systems to NBC for the network’s Internet coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games from Beijing, China, August 8-24.
Transvideo launched a new IPTV Set-Top-Box i-Box/2000-C – March 25, 2008
Beijing Digital Transvideo Technology Co, Ltd announced the release of i-Box/2000-C, a new generation digital IPTV Set-Top-Box (STB) based on public Internet and private network.
MIPTV 2008 Spotlights Social Networks With Keynotes From Myspace, BEBO And Creative Commons – March 24, 2008
Three social media leaders will keynote at MIPTV on 10 April when the spotlight will be focused on social networking: Travis Katz, Managing Director, International of MySpace/Fox Interactive Media, Joanna Shields, President of BEBO and Joi Ito, Chairman of Creative Commons.
WEGENER Receives $1.6 million order from Conklin-Intracom for IPTV Equipment – March 22, 2008
Wegener Corporation today announced receipt of an order totaling over $1.6 million from Conklin-Intracom for SMD 515 IPTV set top boxes to support the IPTV offerings of multiple telco operators.
Digital Rapids Honored with Two Prestigious Frost & Sullivan Awards for Video Encoding and Transcoding Excellence – March 20, 2008
Digital Rapids announced today that the company has been recognized with two prestigious awards from highly-respected global research firm, Frost & Sullivan.
SecureMedia Advances IPTV Content Security by Incorporating Cinea’s Running Marks Digital Watermarking Technology – March 17, 2008
SecureMedia announced the addition and integration of Cinea’s Running Marks watermarking solution into SecureMedia’s popular Encryptonite ONE System, through its exclusive IdentiFind open digital forensics platform.
Symmetricom Sponsors ATIS Webinar March 27 at 1 p.m. ET on the Importance of Quality of Experience (QoE) Monitoring in IPTV – March 17, 2008
Symmetricom, Inc. today announced that it is sponsoring the ATIS IPTV architecture webinar on Thursday, March 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT. This informative one-hour webinar will focus on the importance of video quality monitoring in IPTV, specifically Quality of Experience (QoE) monitoring.
Anevia and Smart Com announce IPTV ecosystem compliance at IPTV World Forum 2008 – March 13, 2008
Anevia and Smart Com today announced an IPTV ecosystem compliance that aims to strengthen marketing and sales to European telecom operators and ISP of integrated solutions, featuring Smart Com’s IPTV middleware and Anevia’s live TV and VOD solutions.
SeaMobile Selects ADB to Supply IPTV Set-Top Boxes for the Launch of its New Digital, Interactive Video Service for the At-Sea Entertainment Industry – March 11, 2008
Advanced Digital Broadcast announced today that it has been selected to supply IPTV set-top boxes (STBs) to SeaMobile, a dominant player and supplier to the at-sea/remote location communications and entertainment services industry.
TANDBERG Televisionâs OpenStream Powers Hybrid IPTV/Cable VOD Services for Multimedia Polska – March 10, 2008
TANDBERG Television today announced that its OpenStream® Digital Services platform has been fully deployed by Multimedia Polska to power its entire on-demand (VOD) services.
Calix Enables IPTV Service Over GPON throughout Minnesota – March 3, 2008
Calix today announced the wide deployment of Calix 700G GPON Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) across the state of Minnesota, providing advanced information, communication, and entertainment services over fiber to the premises (FTTP) networks.
Industria Announces its Disruptive Technology Innovation Offering for the IPTV Industry – March 3, 2008
Industria today announced it will be offering its award-winning IPTV platform as a subscription-based service, named Zignal Cloud. Zignal Cloud lowers the total cost of ownership for service providers, provides predictability of costs, reduces technology risks and decreases time to market.
Harris Corporation Delivers IPTV Headend to IRIS Networks – February 29, 2008
Harris Corporation today announced that IRIS Networks of Nashville has installed a Harris® IPTV headend featuring NetVX⢠MPEG-4/H.264 video encoding for the delivery of standard and high-definition terrestrial TV channels to rural independent telecommunications companies.
Brasil Telecom GlobeNet Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for Optical Backbone Network Expansion in North America – February 26, 2008
Brasil Telecom GlobeNet will strengthen their North American product strategy, expanding its solutions capacity and strengthening security with an optical platform from Nokia Siemens Networks.
TBC Integration Migrates SCN to MPEG-4 DVB-S2 with Irdeto Content Protection – February 26, 2008
TBC Integration completed a migration strategy to upgrade the Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) satellite network to MPEG-4 DVB-S2 video compression with Irdeto content protection.
Covista Communications Selects CustomCall Data Systems for Billing and OSS – February 25, 2008
CustomCall Data Systems announced today that Covista Communications has selected CustomCallâs hosted Webtop BPM solution for bill processing, order management and workflow.
Latens Strengthens Strategic Sales and Business Development Capabilities With New Key Appointments – February 18, 2008
Latens announces that Joël Gueugnon and Mike Leigh have joined their senior Business Development team. The appointments further strengthen Latensâ commitment to expansion within broadband cable, IPTV, satellite and digital terrestrial in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.
Inuk Networks signs up more than 40,000 users to its Freewire TV IPTV service – February 14, 2008
Inuk Networks today announced that 40,000 people are now receiving digital television through the companyâs Freewire TV IPTV service. The current size of the Freewire TV customer-base means the company now has more users than any other true IPTV service provider…
XAVi Technologies Launches IP-STB with Integrated 802.11n and DVB-T Functionality for Streaming True Full-HD Video Content – February 14, 2008
XAVi Technologies Corp. today announced the launch of its new industry-leading High Definition IPTV Set-Top Box which has integrated 802.11n and DVB-T functionality.
Polaris International Holdings to Launch First IPTV Products in Q2 2008 – February 11, 2008
Polaris International Holdings, Inc. announced today that, based upon progress in their technology evaluation for IPTV and current discussions with potential partners under the guidance of Mr. Naoki Ido, it plans to enter the market with its initial product line during the second quarter of 2008.
Digital Rapids Upgrades Transcode Manager with Powerful Web Services Interface and More – February 11, 2008
Digital Rapids has unveiled a significant new version of the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager family of automated media transcoding software. Available immediately, version 1.2 of Transcode Manager FE features new video processing functions…
Imagine Communications Names Veteran Technology Executive Terry Kinninger as CFO – February 6, 2008
Imagine Communications today announced the appointment of Terry Kinninger as Chief Financial Officer. As a senior finance executive, Kinninger participated in raising more than $200 million through IPOs, venture capital and debt financings.
HaiVisionâs TASMAN deployed by Korea Telecom for broadcast monitoring – February 4, 2008
HaiVision Systems Inc. announces that Korea Telecom has deployed the HaiVision TASMAN encoders and decoders for monitoring of video transmission within nine regions in South Korea. The video network serves broadcaster SBS.
Africast TV Provides Live Coverage Of Kenya Election – January 31, 2008
Africast Global Media Inc. is seeing a big surge in its viewership by Kenyans around the world and others who are keenly interested in following political developments in Kenya.
Enhance Technology introduces EnhanceBOX E4 MS & E8 MS Series – January 28, 2008
Enhance Technology has launched the next generation EnhanceBox E Series line of external SAS & SATA disk arrays. Equipped with the latest Mini-SAS SFF-8088 connectivity, the elegantly designed E Series further expands Enhance Technologyâs position as the leader in developing and providing high performance desktop storage solutions for IT managers, content creators, & SOHO users.
Globecomm Systems Awarded Multi-Year Contract from Showtime Networks Inc. – January 25, 2008
Globecomm Systems Inc. today announced that the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Globecomm Network Services Corporation (GNSC), has been awarded a multi-year contract from Showtime Networks Inc.
HaiVisionâs MAKO-HD supports Aminoâs AmiNET130 IPTV Set-Top Box at 720p and 1080i HD – January 22, 2007
HaiVision Systems Inc. announces immediate support for the AmiNET130 IPTV Set-Top Box (STB) with its acclaimed MAKO-HD encoding technology. The MAKO-HD, which supports the lowest latency video encoding available and is a fraction of the cost of competitive products, now delivers full frame rate H.264 encoded video at 1080i or 720p high definition to the Amino platform.
Anevia Announces IPTV Sales Record for 2007 – January 22, 2008
Anevia today announced a 2007 record year, with more than 100 new customers and a 100% growth. Anevia confirms its strong development: turnover has grown 10-fold over the last 3 years only. Anevia technology is used at over 300 IPTV commercial deployments throughout 50 countries.
Telescope Provides New Multichannel Participation Media Services For A Dozen Television Programs In First Quarter 2008 – January 21, 2008
Telescope today announced that it has extended its multichannel – mobile, landline, and online – services to twelve television programs that will air in the first quarter of 2008. Telescope, which managed nearly one billion participation media interactions in 2007, is on pace to exceed the previous year’s industry record.
Globecomm Systems Receives Contract Modification from NATO Valued at $4.6 Million For GPS-Based Force Tracking System – January 14, 2008
Globecomm Systems Inc. today announced that the Company has received a contract modification from NATO valued at $4.6 million to extend communications services and on site support for the Companyâs previously deployed GPS-Based Force Tracking System (FTS).
Imagine Launches Initial Product for Digital TV Market – January 14, 2008
Imagine Communications today announced its first available product, the ICETM Broadcast System. Based on the powerful ICE⢠Video Platform, the ICE Broadcast System gives cable operators the ability to carry up to 50 percent more HDTV and standard definition (SDTV) digital broadcast signals within their digital broadcast spectrum, without sacrificing video quality.
Symmetricom QoE Assurance Division’s Principal Technologist Featured Speaker at SCTE’s Conference on Emerging Technologies® 2008 – January 7, 2008
Symmetricom, Inc. today announced that Dr. Stefan Winkler, principal technologist for Symmetricom’s QoE Assurance Division, is speaking at the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)’s Conference on Emerging Technologies® (ET) in Los Angeles.
Verimatrix Selected to Secure RealPage’s IPTV Service for the Multifamily Industry – January 7, 2008
Verimatrix today announced that RealPage Inc. has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for IPTV to secure content on StarFire, RealPage’s new IPTV service designed specifically for the multifamily housing industry. VCAS will secure content delivered from the StarFire headend to apartment homes via RealPage’s private, managed IP network.
RingNett To Expand IPTV Service Reach With Envivio MPEG-4 AVC Encoding Solution – January 7, 2008
Envivio Inc. recently announced it is providing a Convergence Generation video headend to Norwegian ISP RingNett AS to enable the roll out of its Digital-TV IPTV service across its ADSL2+ infrastructure.
Streaming21 and WNC Debut WiFi Media Frame Connected to Microsoft Windows Home Server at CES – January 2, 2008
Streaming21 and WNC will showcase their Windows Home Server innovations for future digital home January 7-10 at 2008 International CES in Las Vegas. A new digital home innovation, aimed at connecting the digital home via seamless connectivity between contents, services and digital devices, will make its international public debut at the show.
Vizrtâs Viz|Reporter Speeds Mobile-To-Air Broadcasting – January 2, 2008
Vizrt today announces its latest software breakthrough, Viz|Reporter 1.0. Viz|Reporter provides for easy upload of video from a mobile phone into an existing newsroom workflow without incurring any further degradation of the content quality for the purpose of transferring it over mobile networks.
The Biggest Macro Trends from 2007 to Have Future IP Video Impacts, According to MultiMedia Intelligence – December 31, 2007
MultiMedia Intelligence identifies its 2007 macro trends that will have the greatest future impacts. The first is the evolution of the handset from a dedicated device to an open platform, lead by the iPhone market launch and Google’s new Android initiative.
Streaming21 and WNC Revitalize Digital Lifestyles with Microsoft Windows Home Server – December 24, 2007
Singapore ¡V A strategic lineup of Streaming21, WNC and Microsoft Embedded Sever team, will present their fully-integrated, end-to-end digital home solutions December 5-7 at IPTV World Forum Asia in Singapore.
3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.2 Update For Increased Compatibility & Security – December 24, 2007
3ivx Technologies have announced the immediate availability of version 5.0.2 of the 3ivx MPEG-4 compression suite for Windows, Mac OS X & Linux. 3ivx’s compression technology enables the transmission and storage of video which would otherwise be too large to store or transmit.
Telefonia Bonairiano launches IPTV under the name of “mitv” to its residential and business subscribers – December 20, 2007
Telecom operator Telefonia Bonairiano NV has launched its Digital TV over ADSL 2+ network enabling residential and business customers to fully benefit from the triple play offering. Besides around 110 live quality channels the offering will also include 50 Audio Channels, Pay-Per-View and Video-on-Demand.
TU TELEKOM Selects Envivio Convergence Encoding Solution to Deliver IPTV Services – December 18, 2007
Envivio Inc. today announced it is providing a Convergence Generation video headend for TU TELEKOMâs live standard definition (SD) & high definition (HD) IPTV services in Slovenia.
Streaming21, SAMPO and Microsoft Taiwan Announce Digital Home Alliance – December 13, 2007
Streaming21, Sampo, and Microsoft Taiwan held a press conference today to announce the formation of the Digital Home Alliance and publicly debut co-developed digital home innovations.
ADB and Osmosys combine to achieve DLNA® certification and UPnP certification for home networking solution – December 12, 2007
Advanced Digital Broadcast announced today that its latest home-networking enabled digital video recorder (DVR), the ADB-5000 series, powered by Osmosys HomeNet software, has gained certification from the Digital Living Network Alliance. The combined home networking solution will ensure, simple, fast and effective networking of compatible devices in and throughout the home.
Anevia shares its IPTV experience at TVoDSL Paris 2008 – December 12, 2007
Anevia , French designer of the FLAMINGO DVB-to-IP Gateways and the TOUCAN VOD/nPVR servers, will exhibit its new products at TVoDSL, from 30 January to 1 February 2008 and will hold a conference on âHow to Build and Optimize a VOD Architecture by a better Usage of Resources”.
C-Sat.Net Selects HaiVision’s hai1000 for H.264 – December 4, 2007
HaiVision Systems Inc., the world leader in performance video encoding technology, today announces that DC-Sat.Net, the UK’s most experienced provider of VSat video transport, has selected the hai1000 series of MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 codecs to provide efficient video to IP compression for IP based satellite transmission.
Symmetricom QoE Assurance Division’s Principal Technologist Featured Panelist at IPTV World Forum Asia 2007 – December 3, 2007
Symmetricom, Inc. today announced that Dr. Stefan Winkler is speaking on the panel, “Quality Assurance for Extreme Services” at IPTV World Forum Asia 2007 on Friday, December 7, 2007 in Suntec, Singapore.
Aeroflex Signs Restronics as ATE Sales Channel Partner in U.S. – November 29, 2007
Aeroflex today announced it signed Restronics as a manufacturerâs representative for its Automated Test Equipment (ATE) product line in the United States. As part of the continued Aeroflex global expansion strategy this action will provide an additional national sales channel in the United States for its highly successful line of ATE equipment.
STRATACACHE Announces ActiVia for Media IPTV Edition at the 2007 TelcoTV Conference and Expo – November 19, 2007
At the TelcoTV Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, STRATACACHE announced the debut of its new ActiVia for Media IPTV edition. The show, themed IPTV Beyond the Box, was held in Atlanta from October 23-26, 2007 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Symmetricom Announces Digital Broadcasting Sync Source – November 14, 2007
Symmetricom, Inc. today announced the 4370A DVB Sync Source, a high performance, flexible and highly reliable timing system designed for Single Frequency Network (SFN) synchronization for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) applications.
ADVA Optical Networkings FSP 3000 Positions Cross Telephone For Profitable Growth In Business, Residential And Wholesale Services – November 14, 2007
ADVA Optical Networking today announced Cross Telephone Company has deployed the Fiber Service Platform (FSP) 3000RE to modernize its network backbone for profitable growth in services to business and residential users, as well as other service providers.
Globecomm Systems Awarded $9.9 Million U.S. Government Contract to Develop Next Generation IP Modem with ViaSat – November 12, 2007
Globecomm Systems Inc. today announced that the Company has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army’s Communications – Electronic Life Cycle Management Command under the PEO EIS PM DCATS WWSS Program to provide the JIPM.
Internet TV: Communicating in the 21st Century – November 9, 2007
The pressure is on. Leaders from all walks of life encompassing both the corporate and civic spheres are waking up to the fact that the 20th Century top-down model of communication is a fundamentally inadequate way of getting your message across.
Kulabyte Announces New SD And HD Live Encoding Broadcast Appliance Product For Realtime Web Streaming – November 7, 2007
Kulabyte today announced that it will be launching a revolutionary real time series of broadcast appliances, Express GreenStream the industrys first VP6 and H.264 live video encoding appliance for full SD and soon, HD resolutions.
TANDBERG Television Equips NBC Universal for Launch of New High Definition Channels – October 29, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announced that TANDBERG Television provided a combination of compression products and managed services to NBC Universal for the launch of its new high definition (HD) channels.
P&TLuxembourg secures IPTV service with Verimatrix VCAS – October 29, 2007
Verimatrix today announced that P&TLuxembourg has chosen to secure its IPTV offering with Verimatrixs Video Content Authority System (VCAS).
New Service Allows Content Providers To Reach Consumers Directly – October 26, 2007
Zipityzap is a new internet television subscription portal startup under development in the United States designed to match television consumers directly with content providers allowing custom channel choices at significantly lower prices.
Latens and ADB Combine to Make High Quality HD PVR a Commercial Reality with Ultimate Secured Set-Top Box Solution for IPTV – October 25, 2007
Latens Systems and Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) announced today that Latens CA has been integrated with ADBs IPTV HD / PVR technology to provide a CA security and set-top box combination.
NDS launches Metro High Definition Digital Video Recorder with Amino – October 24, 2007
NDS today introduced its High Definition Digital Video Recorder, an Amino AmiNET530 Set-Top Box (STB) powered by Metro middleware, for the IPTV market a first for the OpenCA industry.
Orca Interactive First to Bring Content Discovery to IPTV with COMPASS – October 24, 2007
Orca Interactive Ltd. announced today the launch of COMPASS, a groundbreaking and unprecedented Content Discovery solution designed to quickly and intuitively provide television viewers with the content of their choice.
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Com hem launches first commercial IMS in Sweden – October 24, 2007
IP Multimedia Subsystem is a new network architecture that enables new telephone services and richer communications applications based on the Internet Protocol (IP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
ETI Software Solutions Integrates IPTV Middleware for Dekalb Telephone – October 23, 2007
DeKalb Telephone Cooperative, Inc. has deployed Enhanced Telecommunications Triad platform to provision Internet Protocol-based video services (IPTV).
ADB launches high definition, IPTV Digital Video Recorder, the ADB-5810WX, in North America – October 23, 2007
Advanced Digital Broadcast, a leading supplier of digital TV systems and software solutions for interactive television announced today that itÂs high definition, hybrid, digital video recorder (DVR) the ADB-5810WX platform is now certified and ready for deployment in North America.
Orca Interactive Demonstrates IPTV Innovation at TelcoTV 2007 – October 22, 2007
Orca Interactive Ltd. will showcase its array of cutting edge technologies to power next-generation IPTV services at Stand 740 at the TelcoTV Expo in Atlanta, Georgia between October 23-25.
Consolidated Telcom Chooses Latens FCAS to Increase Security and Operational Flexibility for IPTV Services – October 22 2007
Latens Systems today announced that Consolidated Telcom has chosen the Latens Foundation CA solution (FCAS) to secure its IPTV services.
Tilgin signs software support contract with a leading system integrator for IPTV solutions – October 16, 2007
Swedish firm Tilgin has announced that it has signed a software support contract with a leading system integrator for IPTV set-top box (STB) solutions to a European incumbent operator.
IBM Keynotes Bring Insight Into Consumer Behaviors, Changing Regulations, and IPTV Technologies at CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe – October 16, 2007
Parks Associates and CEA(R) announced today two top executives from IBM Global Business Services will deliver the luncheon keynote for CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets.
Vodafone Portugal is “seriously studying” entering IPTV market – October 16, 2007
Vodafone Portugal is “seriously studying” entering the IPTV market, company Vice-President Antonio Coimbra has said in an interview with local daily Jornal de Negocios.
Operax and Orca Interactive Integrate Technologies, Bringing QoS to IPTV – October 9, 2007
Operax and Orca Interactive offer a comprehensive solution allowing operators to manage their service expansion while ensuring Quality of Service (QoS) for advanced video and IPTV services.
TANDBERG iPlex IPTV Head-End Wins Again with IEC InfoVision Award – October 9, 2007
The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) today presented TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group, with an InfoVision Award during a ceremony at the Broadband World Forum (BBWF) Europe 2007 in Berlin.
Cable & Wireless International Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for $40 Million Deal to Deliver Next Generation Services to the Caribbean region – October 9, 2007
Cable & Wireless and Nokia Siemens Networks are extending their global frame agreement to include the deployment of Nokia Siemens Networks Release 4 and Intelligent Packet Core networks architecture, a single platform that will be able to support second & third-generation wireless networks.
RGB Networks Enables Telecom Carriers to Deliver Advanced Video Services with New Modular Video Processor – October 1, 2007
RGB Networks today expanded its presence in the telecommunications industry with the introduction of its new Modular Video Processor (MVP), the companyÂs first product built specifically to meet the advanced video delivery needs of telco carriers.
Pixelmetrix Electronic Couch Potato & ECP Consolidator Bags the TV Technology STAR Award – September 25, 2007
Pixelmetrix bagged the TV Technology STAR Award for its Electronic Couch Potato (ECP) and ConsolidatorÂ. The Electronic Couch Potato is designed to monitor the true customer viewing experience by providing measurements from the end point of the content delivery chain.
RadiSys Expands Line Of 10-Gigabit ATCA With A DSP Blade Leveraging Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processors – September 19, 2007
RadiSys today announced its Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) blade is now available with optimized DSPs and Telogy Software from Texas Instruments.
Envivio Wins Cable and Satellite InternationalÂs Product of the Year Award 2007 – September 19, 2007
Envivio Inc. today announced that its 4Caster M2 mobile TV encoder won Cable and Satellite InternationalÂs Product of the Year Awards 2007 in the category of ÂBest Mobile TV Technology or ServiceÂ.
MySpace Frees Up Rack Space with RipCode Transcoding Solution – September 17, 2007
RipCode today announced that MySpaceTV has completed a successful trial of the RipCode V4 video transcoding solution. This trial sets MySpaceTV apart as the largest video internet site to address the growing volume of video transcodes using an appliance-based solution.
IBC2007 – On-screen identity of Orange’s forthcoming IPTV service unveiled – September 17, 2007
Orange and Red Bee Media have unveiled the on-screen identity for the telco’s upcoming IPTV service, which will guide viewers around films, TV programmes and music tracks on the service.
Telecom New Zealand considers Internet TV service following set-backs to IPTV plans – September 17, 2007
Telecom New Zealand is considering launching a limited Internet TV service in 2008, following set-backs for its plans to launch a full-blown IPTV service, according to the companyÂs General Manager of video services, Phillip King.
DIRECTV Deploys TANDBERG Television Workflow Automation Solution – September 10, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announced that DIRECTV has deployed the TANDBERG WatchPoint Workflow System to enable its new multi-platform on-demand service including set-top, Web and mobile content.
Globecomm Publishes Case Study on Site Diversity for Malaysia’s Satellite TV Network – September 7, 2007
At IBC 2007, Globecomm announced the publication of a case study on site diversity for Measat Broadcast Network Systems, titled “Collaborative Partnership Creates a Unique Diversity Site for ASTRO Satellite TV”
Award-Winning Solution from TANDBERG Television Passes Microsoft Interoperability and Qualification Testing – September 7, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announces that its award-winning iPlex UltraCompression high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) IPTV solution has passed MicrosoftÂs® interoperability and qualification testing.
Pilat Media Demonstrates VOD Asset Management System – September 6, 2007
Pilat Media today announced that it is demonstrating an upcoming version of IBMS designed to handle both non-linear (IPTV and VOD) and linear programming and advertising at IBC.
Thomson Demonstrates Full Mobile TV with OMA BCAST at IBC – September 6, 2007
During the IBC exhibition this week, Thomson will demonstrate its end-to-end Mobile TV solutions which includes the Open Mobile AllianceÂs new standard for Electronic Service Guide and SIM card embedded content security, known as OMA BCAST SmartCard Profile.
Ixia Joins Carrier Ethernet Ecosystem – September 5, 2007
Ixia has joined Nortel’s Carrier Ethernet Ecosystem initiative as a key test solution supplier. Ixia and Nortel will cooperate to ensure cross-vendor compatibility with new protocols for Carrier Ethernet deployments including PBB and PBB-TE.
Innovative Systems Demos New IPTV Middleware Solution – September 5, 2007
Innovative Systems, LLC, debuted an early version of its new IPTV Middleware solution in a live demo for nearly two hundred of its customers at their annual User Meeting last week.
Swisscom deploys TANDBERG iPlex for IPTV Evolution – September 5, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announced that its award-winning iPlex UltraCompression IPTV head-end has been selected by Swisscom for the next step of its Bluewin IPTV service.
Latens Announces Unique Software Based Conditional Access Security for All Cable Architectures at IBC – September 5, 2007
Latens announces today that that itÂs presenting the widest range of software-based CA security solutions for Cable operators at IBC, uniquely including dynamically downloadable CA (DCAS) for broadband and broadcast cable systems.
TerreStar Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for Its Next Generation All-IP Network – September 5, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks announced today it has been selected by TerreStar Networks to deploy its Internet-HSPA solution for the TerreStar all-IP integrated satellite & terrestrial wireless communications system.
Verimatrix secures VOLN’s new IPTV service – September 5, 2007
Verimatrix today announced that its Video Content Authority System (VCAS) has been deployed to secure VOLN’s new IPTV offering. VOLN TV is using Verimatrixs VCAS for IPTV system to protect premium content on its TV service.
KPN and Narrowstep Join Forces to Offer the World’s First End to End Wholesale Internet TV Solution – September 4, 2007
KPN Global Carrier Services has teamed up with Narrowstep to provide a wholesale Internet TV offering to mobile and fixed network operators, ISPs and content parties.
INDI Achieves 30% Penetration With Osmosys HD DVR Services – September 4, 2007
Osmosys S.A. today announced that its end-to-end DVR software solution has enabled INDI to supply more than 30% of its cable TV subscriber base with a high definition DVR offering since it launched the service in June 2007.
Network Electronics Demonstrates 3Gbps Video Transport Solutions for HD 1080p at IBC2007 – September 4, 2007
Network Electronics announced today the IBC debut of new video transport solutions that enable the transport of 1080p 50/60 HD video over 3G-SDI single link connections.
KatDC Presents Innovative Digital Home Technology with Skelmir CEE-J® Virtual Machines – September 3, 2007
KatDC and Skelmir have announced today that Skelmir’s CEE-J ® Virtual Machine for embedded devices has been ported to, and optimized for, KatDC’s MediaWalker® technology for set-top-box applications.
IBC2007 Sees Network Electronics Announce Partnership with Skyline Communications to Provide Increased Customer Control – September 3, 2007
Network Electronics and Skyline Communications, the provider of the leading multi-vendor network management solution DataMiner, are delighted to announce that IBC2007 sees the start of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
Northport middleware Modulution integrated in Tilgin IPTV set-top boxes – September 3, 2007
Cooperation between Tilgin and IPTV company Northport, has resulted in integration of NorthportÂs innovative open TV-network middleware, ModulutionÂ, in TilginÂs IPTV set-top box program.
GekTV Brings the Best of Asian TV to North America with Advanced, High Speed IPTV and IPVOD Secured by the Encryptonite ONEÂ System – August 31, 2007
Amino unveils power of IP technology – August 31, 2007
Amino, the world leading IPTV platform supplier, will be hosting an array of demonstrations showing the latest innovations in Internet TV and IPTV at IBC in Amsterdam, Holland.
Accedo and DivX Partner to Offer Gaming Services on the DivX Connected Platform – August 30, 2007
Accedo Broadband and DivX, Inc. today announced that AccedoÂs diverse selection of TV gaming services will be integrated into the DivX Connected platform. Users will be able to access their high quality video or music content & can also play FunspotTM casino games, sudoku puzzles or enjoy their favorite board games in the comfort of the living room.
CineaÂs Running Marks Watermarking Technology Integrated with STMicroelectronics Chipsets – August 29, 2007
Cinea, Inc. announced today that STMicroelectronics has integrated CineaÂs Running Marks solution into its STi7109 SoC HDTV decoder platform. The integrated solution is available to all set-top box vendors, conditional access vendors, and cable, Telco, and satellite system operators.
Thomson Implements Content Watermarking Within Video on Demand Server – August 28, 2007
Thomson announces that a uniquely powerful deterrent to piracy is now available whereby VoD operators can identify content on a per transaction basis. The combination of ThomsonÂs Sapphire VoD server and NexGuardÂÂs watermarking technology now offers a precise, highly robust VoD end-to-end content tracking and piracy deterrence solution.
NDS Selects CineaÂs Running Marks Watermarking Technology for Integration with Its Conditional Access and DRM Solutions – August 28, 2007
Cinea, Inc. announced today that NDS Group plc has licensed the companyÂs forensic watermarking technology for use with its extensive product line of conditional access and digital rights management solutions for VOD and live broadcast.
ThomsonÂs Mobile TV Solutions Expand in Asia – August 27, 2007
Thomson today announced that TaiwanÂs terrestrial broadcaster, Public Television Service Foundation (PTS), has selected ThomsonÂs mobile TV solutions for DVB-H pilot trials of Mobile TV.
Optibase IPTV Encoder System Chosen by ZTE Corporation in China – August 21, 2007
Optibase Ltd. and ZTE Corporation announced today a strategic alliance to provide integrated TV over IP services. ZTE selected Optibase’s Media Gateway (MGW) platforms to provide advanced MPEG-4/H.264 encoding and streaming solutions as part of its IPTV offering.
IPTV: Can you afford to forget about the sound? – August 21, 2007
Audience expectations of quality surround audio have never been higher thanks to the success of DVD, so itÂs important that IPTV platforms incorporate the appropriate audio technology to enable them to deliver the right audio features now and in the future.
Bharti Airtel to enter IPTV market – August 21, 2007
Indian telco Bharti Airtel is to enter the IPTV and direct-to-home (DTH) markets in the country, further expanding its services portfolio.
Inuk Networks Adds Games & Interactive Services To Freewire IPTV Platform – August 20, 2007
Inuk Networks has entered into a partnership with Stockholm based content aggregator and distributor for IPTV and consumer electronics Accedo Broadband.
Neptuny to launch content recommendation system for IPTV – August 13, 2007
Italian company Neptuny has announced that it is launching a predictive content recommendation system for IPTV operators at the IBC 2007 event.
hanarotelecom to launch broadcast IPTV in November – August 13, 2007
Korean telco hanarotelecom has revealed that it plans to launch broadcast IPTV in November, after recently passing 500,000 subscribers for its on-demand IPTV service, called hanaTV.
SES AMERICOM Selects ETI Software Solutions To Add Billing Capabilities For Telcos – August 10, 2007
SES AMERICOM, the largest supplier of satellite services in the United States, has selected ETI Software Solutions, Inc. to implement robust subscriber management and billing capability with its IP-PRIME® service.
KT selects NDS content protection for Mega TV – August 6, 2007
Korean telco KT has chosen NDS to supply content protection solutions for the launch of its IPTV service Mega TV.
Government to ask Trai help to work out IPTV norms – August 6, 2007
In a bid to address several ambiguities regarding IPTV, the government will soon ask Trai to launch a consultation process on this service.
Nortel considering acquisitions in IPTV, VoIP and enterprise markets – August 6, 2007
Canadian telecoms equipment manufacturer Nortel has started discussions with potential takeover targets in key markets such as IPTV, VoIP and enterprise in order to expand its reach, according to a Reuters report citing an interview with CEO Mike Zafirovski.
IBC 2007 show to host IPTV Zone – July 30, 2007
The IBC 2007 show is to feature an IPTV Zone for the first time, in recognition of the fast-growing industry.
Accedo Broadband is expanding its operations across the globe. – July 30, 2007
The company, which is a leading aggregator and distributor of interactive applications and content, has opened up an office in the USA to support its rapidly growing North American business.
Ceragon Wireless Ethernet Solutions Deployed in Arizona to Enable IPTV, VoIP and eLearning for Schools – July 30, 2007
Ceragon Networks Ltd. today announced that the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona is deploying Ceragon’s wireless Ethernet solutions which are being integrated to enable IPTV, VoIP and eLearning applications to be implemented by Network Infrastructure Corporation (NIC).
SingTel has launched its new IPTV service, called ‘mio TV’, in the city-state, offering an initial 33 channels – July 23, 2007
Subscribers can choose any channel for a minimum monthly fee of S$15 (US$9.90), excluding taxes. Prices start from S$3.21 (US$2.10) per month for the Zee Music channel, ranging up to S$12.84 (US$8.50) per month for high-definition channels.
Orca Interactive Enters U.S. IPTV Market With W.T. Services – July 18, 2007
Orca Interactive today announced its entry into the U.S. market and first U.S. customer win with W.T. Services, Inc.
Standardizing European mobile broadcast TV at the price of competition? – July 18, 2007
The European Commission (EC) today announced its backing of NokiaÂs DVB-H mobile broadcast TV standard.
Widevine Tops New ABI Research IPTV DRM Vendor Matrix Ranking – July 16, 2007
Verimatrix and NDS claimed the second and third spots in the companyÂs most recent evaluation of worldwide IPTV digital rights management vendors.
V revenue to reach $26bn by 2011, says iSuppli – July 16, 2007
The global IPTV market is expected to grow from $779.2mn in 2006 to reach $26.3bn by 2011, according to market research firm iSuppli.
Babelgum announces 30 new content deals for IPTV service – July 16, 2007
IPTV provider Babel Networks has announced 30 new content deals signed for its Babelgum IPTV service.
IPTV moves beyond early adopters and innovators – July 9, 2007
Recent forecasts from Alcatel-Lucent show that IPTV subscriptions are set to reach between 70 million and 100 million by 2010.
Consolidated Communications Teams With Zhone Technologies to Host IPTV Best Practices Conference – July 9, 2007
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. and Zhone Technologies recently hosted more than 40 vendors and representatives from the telecommunications industry at ZhoneÂs IPTV 2007: Best Practices and Beyond Conference, held at Consolidated Communications corporate headquarters in Mattoon, Illinois.
Dutch digital TV households pass 2 million milestone, accelerating growth of IPTV customers – July 9, 2007
According to Telecompaper, the number of digital TV connections in the Netherlands grew 5.9 percent to pass the 2 million mark during the first quarter, ending the period with 2.12 million subscribers.
Extends the IPTV Application, Transvideo Releases Four New IPTV Solutions – June 28, 2007
Beijing Digital Transvideo Technology Co., Ltd, today announced its releasing another four new IPTV application solutions, the four solutions are i-Cast TV, i-VOD TV, i-Push Network and i-Download Home Media Center solution, all are due to operating based on public Internet.
ESPN STAR Sports chooses TANDBERG Television for First MPEG-4 AVC Contribution and Distribution System – June 27, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announced it has been chosen by ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) to provide the advanced video compression head-end for the worldÂs first MPEG-4 AVC contribution and distribution (C&D) system.
ESCÂ07: Streaming to a quarter million people with Octoshape – June 20, 2007
The 2007 Eurovision Song Contest is the largest annual musical event in Europe, and this year held new records for both EBU and Octoshape. Millions of users visited the Eurovision website and the online webcast also saw a major rise in popularity.
MagiNet Interactive Chooses TANDBERG Television to Deploy Advanced IPTV Hotel Network – June 19, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announced that MagiNet Interactive (S) Pte Ltd. has selected the award-winning iPlex IPTV video processing system for the roll-out of a next-generation hotel entertainment network.
Enea & Kontron Launch IPTV Experience Initiative – June 19, 2007
Enea and Kontron together today announced the IPTV Experience, a global, broad-based industry initiative created to address the major design, technology and business challenges impeding widespread adoption of IPTV.
HaiVision bridges Telepresence & Video Conferencing with Codian – June 19, 2007
HaiVision Systems Inc. today announces interoperability between the HaiVision hai1000 and Codian’s HD MCU 4500 Series. HaiVision’s low latency hai1000 video codec systems have the seamless capability to communicate with traditional video conferencing endpoints through Codian’s MCU 4500 Series family of multimedia conferencing bridges.
DigiSoft.tv launches new end-to-end IPTV ecosystem with industry leading partners – June 18, 2007
DigiSoft has teamed up with leading US IPTV companies Verimatrix, GoBackTV and CSI Digital to provide a cost effective, highly scalable, end-to-end IPTV solution for IP network operators.
HaiVision announces MAKO-HD H.264 extreme low latency codec supporting up to 1080p high definition – June 18, 2007
HaiVision Systems Inc. is launching the hai1000 MAKO-HD high definition video encoder decoder system at InfoComm this week. Based on HaiVisionÂs True-HD technology, the hai1000 MAKO-HD is the lowest latency HD H.264 codec available.
Amino and SureWest Communications expand set-top box relationship to deliver advanced IPTV services – June 18, 2007
Amino today announced that SureWest Communications is deploying the AmiNET130 HD IPTV Set-Top Box (STB) as it continues to focus on delivering increasingly advanced digital IP television services to its customers.
Amino releases new High Definition, PVR-capable set-top box for advanced IPTV solutions at NXTcomm 2007 – June 18, 2007
Amino today announced the release of its newest high definition (HD) product, the Personal Video Recorder (PVR/DVR) enabled AmiNET530, at NXTcomm 2007 in Chicago.
Star Telephone deploys Verimatrix to secure IPTV network – June 18, 2007
Verimatrix today announced that Star Telephone Membership Cooperative has deployed the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) on its IPTV network.
Envivio Introduces Entry Level, Multichannel Mobile TV Encoder for 3G Network Operators – June 14, 2007
Envivio Inc. today introduced an entry level encoder for 3G network operators. The quad-channel 4Caster M4 mobile TV encoder supports multiple bit rates, resolutions and standards within a space saving one rack unit (RU).
CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro to Deliver Keynote Address at SINOCES 2007 – June 14, 2007
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today that its president and CEO, Gary Shapiro, will deliver a keynote address at the China International Consumer Electronics Show. Sponsored by CEA, SINOCES is scheduled for July 6-9, 2007 in Qingdao, China.
SpinXpress Launches Get Media At Pixelodeon Festival – June 9, 2007
SpinXpress today announced the release of their new product, Get Media, which enables independent digital media producers to search for and gather Creative Commons-licensed content.
BNS launches new Nautilus Middleware to power IPTV, Internet TV services – June 7, 2007
AsiaÂs leading IP solutions provider BNS has unveiled its new NautilusTM Middleware platform designed to power IP based video services such as IPTV, Internet TV and MDU IPTV.
SecureMedia’s Encryptonite ONEÂ System Now Integrated With Motorola’s Family of New Generation IP-based Set-tops – June 6, 2007
SecureMedia today announced integration of SecureMedia’s Encryptonite ONEÂ System CA/DRM software solution with the Motorola VIP series of IP Set-tops, offering operators a wide range of content delivery solutions while ensuring consumers enjoy secure, high quality entertainment.
Envivio adds statistical rate control to DVB-H within its mobile encoders – June 5, 2007
Envivio Inc. is predicting 30-40 per cent efficiency improvements for the delivery of DVB-H based mobile TV services thanks to its IP-based statistical rate control capability, which was demonstrated at NAB this year.
KyLinTV Debuts New Blockbusters – June 5, 2007
KyLinTV announces today an extraordinary lineup of TV dramas and movies throughout the month of June highlighting men in honor of Father’s Day and featuring programs on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
TelCo Group Selects SecureMedia DRM Solution for Security Protection in End-to-End IPTV Systems – June 4, 2007
TelCo Group, Ltd. and SecureMedia today announced that the TelCo Group have integrated and will distribute Encryptonite ONEÂ System Release 2.
SIVOO to Launch TV Station on Jalipo - May 29, 2007
SIVOO Holdings, Inc., operator of the first Internet TV network of multicultural on-demand entertainment programming, today announced an agreement with Jalipo, the first online marketplace for TV and video.
Nokia Siemens Networks wins GSM network expansion and services contract with Heilongjiang MCC - May 29, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks signed a new contract with Heilongjiang Mobile Communications Company for its 10th GSM network expansion and professional services. With this contract Nokia Siemens Networks has entered three sub regions of Heilongjiang and become one of the leading network suppliers for the radio and core networks of Heilongjiang MCC.
UTStarcom Supplies Optibase IPTV Encoding Platforms for Deployment of RollingStream End-to-End IPTV Solution With AKSH in India – May 29, 2007
Optibase Ltd. announced today that UTStarcom will integrate OptibaseÂs advanced H.264 Media Gateway (MGW) 5100 IPTV encoding platforms in its end-to-end RollingStream IPTV solution for deployment with AKSH in India.
Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbH And SecureMedia Partner To Provide Secure, Interactive Digital IPTV And Services – May 21, 2007
Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbH announced today that Ocilion’s Interactive IPTV Solution is now fully protected by Encryptonite ONEÂ System Release 2, the latest version of SecureMedia’s proven, open platform CA/DRM (conditional access/digital rights management) software solution.
Nokia Siemens Networks Demonstrates Commitment to Expanding the Role of OSS at TeleManagement World in Nice – May 21, 2007
At the TeleManagement World event in Nice, Nokia Siemens Networks is showcasing its software muscle and its commitment to expanding the role of Operations Support Systems (OSS) from network management to business management.
Latens CA Integrated with ADBÂs New Advanced Cable and IPTV Set-Top Boxes to Widen Operator Choice – May 21, 2007
Latens, EuropeÂs leading provider of software security solutions for Pay-TV & IPTV, and ADB, a leading supplier of digital TV systems and software solutions for interactive television, today announce that the companies have integrated Latens CA systems with ADB set-top boxes.
WISI to Demonstrate RGB Networks Award Winning Video Processing Solutions at Anga Cable – May 21, 2007
RGB Networks today announced that it will be working with German company WISI Communications GmbH & Co. KG (WISI) to demonstrate the many advantages of RGBÂs Video Intelligence Architecture to the European market at ANGA Cable 2007.
DigiTurk Chooses TANDBERG Television for HD, SD and On-Demand DTH Upgrade – May 21, 2007
TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group, today announced that it is providing a next-generation digital video system for Turkish DTH operator, Digiturk.
Cisco and Nokia Siemens Networks Enter Agreement to Help Service Providers Manage Their Complex Networks and Deliver New Services – May 21, 2007
Cisco® and Nokia Siemens Networks entered into an agreement to develop a standards-based telecommunications network management platform that will help service providers manage the increasing complexity of their networks and speed time to market of new services.
Multimedia Polska Deploys Latens Downloadable Conditional Access Security for All its Digital TV Services – May 14, 2007
Latens Systems, the pioneer of software Conditional Access (CA) solutions, today announces that its downloadable CA is now deployed to provide content and revenue security for Multimedia PolskaÂs cable network as it transitions to digital.
Anevia Launches New DVB to IP Gateways for TV Retransmission Over IP – May 10, 2007
Anevia, the French specialist for IPTV gateways, VOD and nPVR servers, today announced the launch of its new product generation, the Flamingo 220 series, able to retransmit up to 60 encrypted or clear TV channels over IP with only one equipment.
Latin America to Reach 700,000 IPTV Households by 2011, According to London Study – May 10, 2007
Around 700,000 households in Latin America will be watching TV over an internet connection by 2011, according to a new study published today by the Centre for Telecoms Research.
HaiVision hai1000 Used by NASA for Advanced Medical Procedures on NEEMO 12 – May 9, 2007
HaiVision Systems Inc. today announces that NASA, during its twelfth NEEMO mission, is transmitting the video required for interactive robotic telesurgery experiments using the hai1000 MPEG-4 AVC multi-stream low latency video codecs.
TeliaSonera Selects Nokia Siemens Networks’ IMS Platform for Future Services – May 8, 2007
Following extensive technical evaluations, TeliaSonera has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks to deploy its IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). IMS is key to TeliaSoneraÂs plans to offer attractive IP-based services such as VoIP, video calling and instant messaging. Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks will deploy a complete IMS solution.
Streaming21 Launches Media Server 6.0 for Next Generation IPTV Services – April 25, 2007
Streaming21, the world leader in broadcast-quality streaming solutions, today announced its award-winning media-on-demand solution, Media Server 6.0, which provides a full suite of functionality for delivering carrier-class streaming services over IP networks.
Consumers Value Features, Content and Ease of Use Over Price When Selecting TV Services – May 7, 2007
According to a global research study conducted by Microsoft Corp. and research firm Screen Digest, more than 60 percent of consumers in seven benchmark developed countries would consider switching TV service providers to obtain the features and content they want, at current market prices or higher.
New Streaming Media Company Provides Advanced IPTV and Internet TV Content Delivery Solutions – May 7, 2007
With the help of Streaming Group’s streaming technology and software solutions for Video on Demand, IPTV, and live broadcast over broadband networks, telecommunication networks and advertisers are able to deliver the finest quality content to their customers all over the world.
Wireless Video Enhances Spectator Experience at Horse Trials – May 4, 2007
The wonderful parkland of the Belmont Estate (Bristol, UK), was the setting last month for an impressive demonstration of wireless video technology delivering live sports video coverage to spectators at the Belmont Horse Trials. Visitors to the event were able to watch live video from around the course using regular handheld PDAs, and to select different channels according to their preference.
B2Digital Begins Implementation of New IPTV Content Management System with Agreement to Provide Hotel TV Guide Channel – April 30, 2007
B2 Digital, Inc., announced an agreement with Multiband Subscriber Services to provide their Hotelguide television guide channel to B2Digital’s customers and properties in the hospitality industry.
ABS-CBN Global Launches TFCko in Canada; Top-Rated Filipino Programming Now Available on Demand Through IPTV – April 30, 2007
The over 300,000 Filipino Canadians and immigrants are now able to get a taste of home, thanks to TFCko. ABS-CBN Global today announced the launch of TFCko to deliver high-quality streaming of the best shows from ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel 24-7 to Filipino homes in Canada.
QoS Capabilities Added to Test Equipment – April 30, 2007
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has released a suite of IPTV quality-of-service (QoS) test capabilities for its successful Packet Blazer Ethernet test module product line.
Imagine Communications Showcases its Quality On Demand (QOD) Product Suite for VOD, HD-VOD and Switched Digital Video – April 30, 2007
Imagine Communications, developer of the industry’s most powerful and scalable digital video platform, today announced plans to showcase its Quality On Demand (QOD) Product Suite at the National Cable Television Association’s (NCTA) The Cable Show ’07 to be held at Las Vegas’s Mandalay Bay Convention Center on May 7-9.
Zodiac Interactive Announces PowerRamp- High-performance, Small Footprint Java Middleware Solution for Legacy Set-tops
- April 30, 2007
Zodiac Interactive, an Emmy Award winning developer of iTV applications, games and services-oriented middleware for cable, satellite and IPTV, today announced the availability of its Java Middleware solution, PowerRampT.
Imagine Communications and Tandberg Television Announce Plans to Integrate on the OpenStream Switched Digital Video Platform – April 26, 2007
Imagine Communications, developer of the industryÂs most powerful and scalable platform, today announced it is integrating with Tandberg TelevisionÂs OpenStream® Switched Digital Video Platform.
Imagine Communications Launches the Industry’s First Switched Digital Video Solution Incorporating Variable Bit Rate and Statistical Multiplexing – April 23, 2007
Imagine Communications, developer of the industry’s most powerful and scalable digital video platform, today announced its Switched Digital Video (SDV) system, the cable industry’s first SDV solution enabling Variable Bit Rate and statistical multiplexing (VBR/StatMux).
Zodiac Interactive and Skyworks Partner on Advergames – April 23, 2007
Zodiac Interactive and Skyworks Technologies, Inc., today announced a partnership agreement to design, develop and deploy dual-platform Advergames for online and set-top box distribution.
KyLinTV Kicks Off New Partnership with IAVC; Chinese IPTV expands service to include top entertainment, drama, and news programming – April 23, 2007
KyLinTV announces today its new partnership with International Audio-Visual Communication, Inc. The IAVC channel is the newest addition offered on KyLinTV and programming includes the hottest entertainment shows, dramas and news from Taiwan.
Orca Selected By Sibir Telecom For IPTV Service – April 23, 2007
Orca’s IPTV middleware, RiGHTv, has been deployed by Open Technologies, a leading Russian system integrator of complex information services for Sibir Telecom, one of the largest telecommunication operators in Russia.
It’s Prime Time for IPTV: Role of Network Addressing – April 20, 2007
IPTV is a critical offering in converging communication services. But, delivering IPTV services on a large scale presents many technical challenges. This Nominum webinar, a pulvermedia event, focuses on the role of IP addressing services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in delivering IPTV to the home.
Kulabyte to Begin Shipping Industry’s Fastest Video Encoding Solution, Kulabyte Professional Encoding Suite – April 17, 2007
KulabyteÂ, a leading provider of advanced audio and video processing technologies, today announced that it will be shipping the industryÂs fastest video encoding solution, Kulabyte Professional Flash Encoding Suite, on April 20th.
Envivio Introduces New 4Stream IP Gateway for IPTV and Mobile TV Services Providers – April 16, 2007
Envivio Inc., the leading technology provider of IP video convergence solutions from mobile to HD, today introduced its 4Stream IP gateway for IPTV and mobile TV service providers. The 4Stream IP Gateway is an integral part of the Envivio all-IP Convergence Generation video headend.
Network Electronics Launches Suite of 3Gbps Video Transport Solutions at NAB2007 – April 16, 2007
Network Electronics, manufacturer of the VikinX router and Flashlink optical video transport ranges, announced today at NAB the debut of new router and optical solutions to enable the transport of 1080p 50/60 HD video over 3G-SDI single link connections.
US Debut of T-VIPS cProcessor Range of Intelligent Transport Stream Processors at NAB 2007 – April 16, 2007
T-VIPS, the technology leader in the design and supply of intelligent video solutions for the backhaul of broadcast quality video signals over IP networks, today announced the launch of a new cProcessor product, the CP545.
Enhanced VCAS for IPTV Provides Comprehensive Content Security for a Full Spectrum of Wholesale/Retail Business Models – April 16, 2007
Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced a range of expanded capabilities and functional enhancements in the new VCASÂ for IPTV 2.1. IPTV.
FASTWEB Boosts Video Storage and Streaming Capacities Throughout Italy with BitBand’s New Vision 880 VOD Servers – April 16, 2007
BitBand, a leading provider of video delivery solutions for broadband IP networks, today announced that FASTWEB is installing BitBand’s new Vision 880 Video On Demand servers throughout FASTWEB’s points of presence in Italy …
Nokia Siemens Networks Wins GSM-R Deal for WorldÂs Longest High-speed Railway Line – April 16, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks wide experience in GSM-Railway makes it the ideal choice for undertaking the largest ever GSM-R project in China, including specialized systems for tunnels and the countryÂs first ETCS L2 standard GSM-R commercial line.
Pixelmetrix Unveils EndGame – A Suite Of True End-to-End Monitoring System For Quality of Experience – April 16, 2007
Pixelmetrix, the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, unveils EndGame – More Than Last Mile surveillance system.
SecureMedia Selected by Harris Corporation as IPTV Content Security Partner – April 16, 2007
ecureMedia announced today that Harris Corporation has selected SecureMedia to provide digital content security for the Harris brand of scalable, interoperable and cost- effective IPTV headend solutions.
Kulabyte and M&A Technology Announce Release of 4- and 8-Core Servers and AMD’s 16-Core Encoding Hardware Solutions Offer Professional, Broadcast and Post-Production Applications – April 16, 2007
Kulabyte today announced that it has entered into an original equipment manufacturer agreement with M&A Technology to provide generic servers and encoding stations pre-loaded with the Kulabyte Professional Encoding Suite.
ThomsonÂs SmartVision Platform Manages WorldÂs Largest Number of Subscribers – April 9, 2007
Thomson today announced that its SmartVision platform is now the worldÂs leading IPTV service platform in terms of subscribed users according to the latest report published by analysts MRG. ThomsonÂs SmartVision is used by telecom operators and internet service providers to manage delivery of interactive live and on-demand video services to fixed and mobile devices.
NFL Alumni is Coming to Video On Demand – April 6, 2007
The NFL Alumni Atlanta Chapter has inked a deal with Atlanta based production company, One MMC, Inc. to produce their own television network. Gridiron greats are not sitting on the sidelines, they are getting into the game of the future, IPTV.
IP2-TV Inc. Launched, First IPTV Solution On 2 Mbps Consumer Line – April 5, 2007
IP2-TV, Inc., the people who offer a complete IPTV/VOD solution over a 2 Mbps consumer line, announced its launch today. The company is preparing to release its first IPTV solution using a Motorola set-top box shortly and is raising its first round of external financing.
Ruckus Wireless Selected by Sonaecom To Support Nationwide IPTV Service in Portugal – April 2, 2007
Credited with pioneering “Smart Wi-Fi” technology and systems, Ruckus Wireless today announced that it has been selected by Sonaecom, Portugal’s second largest telecommunications provider, to supply its award-winning MediaFlex multimedia wireless systems for Sonaecom’s fast growing Clix SmarTV IPTV service.
IPTV in Europe: A battle of the brands as subscriber numbers are set to double in 2007 – April 2, 2007
The European market for IPTV will double in 2007, according to the latest figures from media analysts Screen Digest. The research examines the 54 IPTV services across Europe, 19 of which are in operation in the five European markets of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain.
New Web TV Channel to Promote the International Independent Animation Production – March 29, 2007
Mundos Digitales TV (Digital World TV) is a new Internet TV that aims to promote 3D Animation, Special Digital Effects and Videogames. It is the latest move made by the International Animation Festival ÂMundos DigitalesÂ, to take place in SpainÂs A Coruña July 3-7.
From Head-End to Handheld, TANDBERG Television Launches the TV Ecosystem for the Mobile Generation – March 26, 2007
TANDBERG Television today further extended its technology leadership, announcing that it will launch a unique, end-to-end system solution for Mobile TV at NAB 2007 in Las Vegas.
Orca Interactive Launches Triple Play Services With Greek IPTV Pioneer ON Telecoms – March 26, 2007
Orca Interactive, a global market leader in developing middleware and applications for IPTV, announced today that ON Telecoms is using Orca’s RiGHTv middleware in a pioneering Greek IPTV deployment.
LambdaStream to Ally with Key Partners to Launch Worldwide Internet TV Channels – March 26, 2007
LambdaStream, the Interactive Personal TV company, is to enter into strategic alliances with key International content providers to launch worldwide Internet TV channels along this year. The company will mainly focus on Europe and the Middle East.
Amino Ranked World Leader in IPTV Set-top Box Market for Second Year Running – March 26, 2007
ABI Research has declared Amino the global leading vendor of IPTV set-top boxes for the second consecutive year. The accolade recognises the world leading IPTV platform supplierÂs significant growth in emerging markets, as well as the growing US market. AminoÂs customer base increased to over 1,500 organisations and its set-top boxes have been deployed and trialed in over 50 countries worldwide.
Kasenna CEO to Speak on Global IPTV Rollouts at Spring VON 2007 – March 19, 2007
Kasenna, The IPTV Company(TM), announced today that its executives will share their views and perspectives on IPTV deployments world-wide, storage platform considerations, and how the growing convergence of TV and the Internet will benefit service providers and consumers they serve.
iper Enhances Policy – March 19, 2007
Juniper Networks, Inc., today introduced a portfolio of Session and Resource Control (SRC) solutions that provide comprehensive subscriber management and deep policy control capabilities, enabling service providers to ensure a high-quality user experience for multiplay and mobile services in next-generation networks.
SAMSUNG, STMicroelectronics and Metalink Unveil Wireless High-Definition IPTV Set-Top Box at CeBIT – March 19, 2007
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., STMicroelectronics, and Metalink Ltd. today announced their collaboration to launch a revolutionary set-top box, which supports high-definition (HD) TV quality based on 802.11n wireless IPTV standard.
PTV Latino Launches Beta Website Combining IPTV, Social Networking, IP Communications, and Proprietary Content For the US Hispanic and Latin American Markets – March 12, 2007
PTV Latino, the Future of Latino TV, announced today the launch of the IPTV Latino Beta Website creating the world’s first next generation TV network by combining for the first time IPTV, Social Networking, IP Communications, and Proprietary Content for the US Hispanic and Latin American markets.
MeTV Network, Inc. Launches ÂUnreal TelevisionÂÂ — an IPTV Channel Devoted to Extreme Sports Programming – March 12, 2007
MeTV Network, Inc., the niche Internet protocol television (IPTV) programming specialist, announced today that it has launched Unreal TelevisionÂ, an extreme sports channel. The channel has entertainment covering snow skiing, snow boarding, skate boarding, water skiing and much more.
ADB Secures Second Major Industry Award For Its Advanced IPTV Hybrid Set-Top Box – March 9, 2007
ADB Global’s ADB-3800TW high definition, hybrid IPTV set-top box (STB) secured the ‘Best IPTV Customer Premise Equipment Technology’ award at the ‘IPTV World Series Awards’ held in London. This is the second major industry accolade that has been awarded to the product following its launch last year.
Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President & CEO, to discuss hot IPTV topic at IPTV World Forum 2007 in London – March 5, 2007
IPTV World Forum, London – This session focuses on the way leading operators have successfully entered the pay TV market and means of consolidating their position. Panel members will discuss ÂRevenue Generators and Killer ApplicationsÂ.
BigBand Networks Demonstrates IPTV for Cable Networks – March 5, 2007
BigBand Networks, Inc., today announced a series of technology demonstrations for cable operators that include a version of IPTV for cable networks delivered via key elements of CableLabs(R) DOCSIS(R) specifications.
Oracle and Wipro to Deliver Oracle(R) Communications Operations Support Systems to IPTV Industry – March 5, 2007
Oracle and Wipro Technologies, the Global IT Services Division of Wipro Limited, today announced they have teamed to deliver Oracle(R) Communications OSS to IPTV providers.
Inuk Taps TANDBERG TelevisionÂs MPEG-4 AVC to Power Freewire IPTV Service – March 1, 2007
TANDBERG Television (TAT.OL) today announces that Inuk Networks has selected its market-leading MPEG-4 AVC encoders and professional receivers for its Freewire TV service.
Anevia Puts Alice In Wonderland With New Video On Demand Service – February 28, 2007
Anevia, a leading European specialist in IPTV solutions for Triple Play supplies Alice, the French part of Telecom Italia, with its latest MPEG-4 Video on Demand solution as it continues to build its presence and reputation across the Continent.
DS2 Announces Flicker-free High Definition (HD) IPTV Home Video Streaming – February 26, 2007
DS2, the world’s leading Powerline Chipset provider, will announce that the development of Universal Powerline Association (UPA) technology has reached the point where it is now the dominant provider for the home networking needs of the IPTV industry.
Calix Expands Canadian Presence with Telephone Guevremont, Maskatel, and Telephone Drummond – February 19, 2007
Calix, the largest telecom solution supplier focused solely on access, today announced a substantial broadening of its presence in Canada with its selection by Telephone Guevremont, a Quebec-based ILEC, and by Maskatel and Telephone Drummond, CLEC affiliates of Telephone Guevremont.
Ocean Blue Releases Freeview DVB-IP for IPTV Market – February 16, 2007
Ocean Blue Software, the specialist digital TV software developer, has released Sunrise DVB-IP, a DVB & MHEG-5 software suite for IPTV set-top boxes, incorporating the latest Freeview standard. The Sunrise DVB-IP can be used alongside most IP middleware products to capture free-to-air digital TV channels in a hybrid IPTV set top box.
IMAKE Reaches Entitlement and Subscriber Management Milestone for VOD and IPTV Solutions – February 15, 2007
IMAKE, the major provider of solutions and services that enable the seamless delivery and management of interactive and On Demand services, announced that it reached a new company milestone as of December, 2006. IMAKEÂs OpenVision software now supports the entitlement of VOD and IPTV services to more than 11 million subscribers in the US.
MRG Releases New IPTV Video QoS and QoE Report – February 12, 2007
As IPTV operators confront increased competition from cable and satellite, they are discovering that video quality can be a crucial differentiating factor that attracts and keeps customers. Yet IPTV operators have also found that there are many parts of the systems where video quality and packet-flow can be compromised, causing major impact on consumers’ Quality of Experience (QoE).
T-VIPS IP Video Transport Solution Chosen To Play Role in Control of Spacecraft Docking with International Space Station – February 12, 2007
T-VIPS AS, a Norwegian technology company that designs, builds and supplies world-leading solutions for contribution & distribution of broadcast quality video signals over IP networks, today announces that its TVG420 IP Video gateway has been chosen by DLR, the German Aerospace Center, to play a vital role distributing video from the International Space Station to the Russian Space Centre in Moscow.
AEPOC: “Adequate legal protection marching at the same speed of technological progress is crucial for the media sector” – February 12, 2007
AEPOC, the European Association for the Protection of Encrypted Works and Services, underlined the critical need for an EU legislative framework adapting to new technologies of the content everywhere environment in order to secure digital growth  and strongly fight audio-visual piracy crimes.
Entone Hydra IP Video Gateway Integrated with Minerva iTVManager and Latens Conditional Access – February 5, 2007
Entone, Inc. today announced that its award-winning Hydra IP video gateway is integrated with Latens’ conditional access security system and Minerva’s iTVManager middleware platform. This collaborative effort will enable service operators a more efficient and enhanced IPTV solution that can be quickly and easily deployed.
KyLinTV First to Broadcast Hit Chinese Dramas in North America: Chinese IPTV Service Debuts Original Content – February 5, 2007
Beginning this February KyLinTV will exclusively offer all-new content consisting of four major mini-series dramas and a Chinese-produced cartoon animation. This high quality programming includes Bloom of Youth based on renowned writer Shuo Wang’s novel. Set in the 1970s, Bloom of Youth vividly portrays a close friendship revolving around a group of young friends. The TV drama topped the audience rating when it was released in mainland China.
IPTV Likely to Generate Significant Revenue within First Three Years of Service, Accenture Survey Finds – February 5, 2007
More than half of communications industry executives believe that Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) can generate significant revenue within the first three years of service, according to findings of a survey released today by Accenture and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
1-2-1VIEWÂS US$199 MEDIA PLAYER SET TO REVOLUTIONISE DIGITAL SIGNAGE – January 30, 2007
Launching at ISE 2007 in Amsterdam this week, leading IPTV digital signage provider 1-2-1VIEW has lifted the veil on a new, ultra low cost media player that is set to revolutionise the digital signage industry.
E-Commerce Firm, Orbit, Enlists IPTV Business Technologies Advice – January 25, 2007
E-commerce firm, Orbit, and its major shareholder, PureNet.Tv Canada Inc., in connection with completing due diligence on partnering and deploying IPTV business and IP technologies in China, have retained Deacons to act as legal counsel on behalf of the companies.
UTStarcom Expands IPTV Leadership In China With New Contract In Shanxi Province With China Telecom -January 24, 2007
UTStarcom, Inc., a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced a contract with China Telecom (CTC) to deploy its RollingStream end-to-end IPTV solution for a new commercial IPTV network in ChinaÂs Shanxi Province.
Agilent Technologies Selected for Alcatel-LucentÂs IPTV Test and Measurement Ecosystem – January 22, 2007
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that Alcatel-Lucent has chosen Agilent as a formal test and measurement (T&M) partner for its IPTV ecosystem. The partnership will enable collaboration to ensure that new IP-based video deployments meet end-to-end service-quality expectations.
KyLinTV Releases Exclusive Chinese Independent Films: Chinese IPTV Service Brings Latest Titles to North America – January 22, 2007
KyLinTV just launched a spectacular lineup of China’s newest independent films in collaboration with Beijing Cool8 Cultural Development Company Ltd. Unlike other popular titles, the latest releases on KyLinTV illustrate a large collection of works directed by up-and-coming Chinese filmmakers who represent a new generation of movies.
Kasenna Poised for Breakout Year as Global Demand Accelerates for IPTV – January 18, 2007
Kasenna, The IPTV Company, announced today a record close to 2006, marked by its fourth-quarter launch of PortalTV 2.0, key additions to its executive team, the opening of several new offices, and strong growth prospects for 2007. During the year, Kasenna took advantage of the burgeoning demand for IPTV by offering the next generation of its industry-leading PortalTV solution.
Pixelmetrix Showcases Its IPTV Test & Monitoring Platform and MPEG Analyzer at TVoDSL 2007 – January 18, 2007
Pixelmetrix, the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, will present its rapidly deployed DVStation-IP, the complete IPTV Quality of Service monitoring engine and the DVStorIP-Gen IPTV Test Stream Generator, at the TVoDSL 2007 Triple Play Showcase.
Zodiac Interactive Announces TVLocalSearch and TVCallME[SM] – January 17, 2007
In a first for the Interactive Television industry, Zodiac Interactive today announced the general availability of TVLocalSearch. This application allows consumers to use the TV and search for local businesses without interrupting the viewing experience. Like its online counterpart, TVLocalSearch is free for consumers, easy to use, and gives viewers relevant information when they want it.
MTS Selected as Convergent Billing and IPTV BSS Supplier – January 16, 2007
Mer Telemanagement Solutions Ltd., a global provider of operations support systems (OSS) and customer care and billing (CC&B) solutions, today announced that a major next generation telecommunications network solutions supplier has selected MTS as a qualified partner to supply convergent billing solutions to their customers as well as supply the business support solution (BSS) for their Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) infrastructure.
TANDBERG Television Enables Interactive Broadcast of the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards on NBC – January 15, 2007
TANDBERG Television today announced that entertainment fans will engage in an interactive television experience filled with polls, trivia, winner predictions, fashion critiques backstage video feeds and more during the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Monday, January 15th (8-11 p.m. EST) on NBC.
Wavexpress Releases New Version of TVTonic Tailored For Windows Vista – January 14, 2007
Wavexpress today announced the release of a new version of its TVTonic application that is designed to make optimal use of the power of Windows Media Center in Windows Vista and to allow users to watch thousands of their favorite short-form online videos in a broadcast-like viewing experience.
Digital Rapids Releases High-Performance AVC/H.264 Option for Stream Encoding Solutions – January 11, 2007
Digital Rapids is now shipping the Digital Rapids AVC EncoderÂ, an optional encoding module for Digital Rapids StreamZÂ, StreamZHD and DRC-Stream media encoding solutions, and Stream Transcode Manager distributed transcoding system.
Content 360 Open for Entries – January 8, 2007
Content 360, MIPTV’s international competition to commission innovative, interactive content and applications for mobile and broadband is now open for entries.* The event, launched in 2006 with the support of the BBC, takes place at MIPTV featuring MILIA in Cannes, France, April 16-20, 2007.
CEA Forecast Consumer Electronics Revenue Will Surpass $155 Billion in 2007 – January 6, 2007
Factory-to-dealer sales of consumer electronics are projected to exceed $155 billion in 2007, or seven percent growth, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®). The forecast comes on the eve of the 2007 International CES®, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow.
Octoshape and SourceRadio Partners for DC-LAN Event Coverage – January 5, 2007
January 5th through January 7th 2007, Octoshape will be broadcasting the SourceRadio live coverage of the DC-LAN Winter 2007 Event. The event takes place at the Crystal City Hilton Hotel located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
Zodiac Gaming Becomes Zodiac Interactive to Launch Broad Range of Interactive TV Applications – January 4, 2006
Zodiac Gaming, developer and distributor of the cable industry’s largest Interactive TV games library, is being renamed Zodiac Interactive to reflect the company’s reorganization and commitment to bring a broad range of interactive television applications to the iTV marketplace.
Educational Programming Now Available on Chinese IPTV; KyLinTV debuts Kylin Kids Learning Chinese – January 2, 2007
Kylin Kids Learning Chinese which is co-produced by KyLinTV and Hunan Golden Eagle Broadcasting System launched yesterday on KyLinTV. As a language learning program, the spotlight offers original and creative Chinese instruction for young learners and promotes the exchange between Chinese and American culture.
Exponential Broadband Growth and Demand for Interactive Services Fuels IPTV Market in Asia-Pacific – December 27, 2006
Dwindling wireline revenues, consumer demand for greater control over viewing preferences, and the explosion of broadband in various high growth markets across Asia-Pacific represent the impetus for the development of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) in the region.
North Dakota Telephone Company Chooses OptibaseÂs MPEG-4 H.264 IPTV Solution – December 27, 2006
Optibase, Ltd. today announced that North Dakota Telephone Company, NDTC, has selected OptibaseÂs carrier-grade IPTV streaming platform, MGW 5100, to deliver local television channels to its subscribers.
IPTV Celebrates the Season with Holiday Spectaculars – December 18, 2006
This winter KyLinTV offers subscribers all new programming for the holidays. Viewers will enjoy an amazing new collection of December Blockbusters, Christmas and New Year’s Specials, and New Year’s Blockbusters.
Web Host, AT&T, Features Integrated Services at International Electronics Show – December 13, 2006
AT and T Inc., will be represented at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January, on seven different panels, featuring six AT and T executives.
Alan Weinkrantz, Documents Installation and Deployment of AT&TÂs U-verse HD TV Service Offering – December 11, 2006
Beginning today, PR tech blogger, Alan Weinkrantz, is making daily posts at his blog, http://www.3screens.net documenting his experience and comments in having HD (High Definition) broadcast television service from AT&T being installed and deployed at his home in San Antonio, Texas.
Packeteer Releases New Flash Video Application Classification Plug-Ins to Control Bandwidth-Consuming Recreational Traffic – December 11, 2006
Packeteer today announced the release of new application classification plug-ins that enable customers to automatically identity and distinguish a wide variety of Flash-based IP video traffic that can negatively impact the performance of business-critical applications.
BNS and Cloud Systems deliver ground breaking IP-based audio-visual presentation solution to Cisco Systems – December 11, 2006
IP systems integrator Broadband Network Systems Ltd and US software solutions provider Cloud Systems have delivered a ground breaking IP-based audio-visual system for Cisco SystemÂs Customer Briefing Center in Hong Kong.
TV4U Begins Its Free Internet Television Service Broadband Network on TV4U.Com – December 7, 2006
TV4U,Inc. is now operating on the www.tv4u.com website as well as its www.tv4u.us site, where the program service began in September 2006.
Vecima Networks CableVista Edge Decoder Wins Approval at WorldÂs Largest MSOs – December 5, 2006
Vecima Networks Inc. announces today that the company now has full approval from all major multiple system operators (MSOs) in the United States to ship its CableVista family of Edge Decoder products targeted at digital simulcast deployments. The digital video product is now shipping to live operational sites throughout the nationwide networks of the MSOs.
CodeBaby and Accedo Broadband Sign Partner Agreement to Bring On-Device Customer Care to IPTV Market – December 5, 2006
CodeBaby and Accedo Broadband today announced a partner agreement that will see Accedo Broadband marketing CodeBabyÂs on-device Interactive Customer Care solution to IPTV operators globally.
Orca Interactive’s Haggai Barel To Discuss How Telco TV Will Revolutionize User Experience on TV at ITU Telecom World 2006 – December 5, 2006
Orca Interactive announced today that Haggai Barel, CEO, will be a presenter at ITU Telecom World 2006 taking place December 4-8 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, China
Verimatrix expands San Diego headquarters to underpin major growth – December 4, 2006
Verimatrix today announced that the company has relocated its headquarters offices to a new dedicated facility at 6825 Flanders Drive in the high-tech heart of San Diego.The greatly increased space in the new facility more comfortably and efficiently supports current company operations and provides for the anticipated growth of the business, including substantially expanded engineering and interoperability lab space necessary for systems integration and quality assurance.
IntAct Licenses IPTV Solution to WNC – December 1, 2006
IntAct Software Ltd, announces today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Wistron NeWeb Corp. which will allow WNC to bundle the IntAct IPTV solution across a range of Set-Top Boxes (STBs) from the mentioned company.
Belgacom TV based on Siemens solution breaks through the 100,000 barrier faster than expected – November 30, 2006
Belgacom has topped the 100,000 mark for its interactive, digital IPTV offering faster than expected. Instead of the end of the year, as originally anticipated, the Belgian operator reached exactly 102,971 subscribers for its IPTV offering back at the end of September 2006.
BroadcastAsia returns to Singapore in 2007 with hall improvements – November 30, 2006
Organizers for BroadcastAsia2007 have revealed that the show will increase its presence for Comgraphics&Animation2007. Over 80% of exhibition space has already been booked, testament to the eventÂs relevance and growing importance of the Broadcasting and Animation industries in Asia.
SMG Productions Launches Web TV channel – November 30, 2006
SMG Productions, the content division of SMG plc is today launching a web TV channel. The channel is aimed at a worldwide target audience, including anyone with an interest in Scotland, be they ex-pats, tourists or people exploring their Scottish roots.
Smoke & Mirrors Chooses Digital Rapids Encoders – November 29, 2006
Smoke & Mirrors has purchased Digital Rapids StreamZ encoder, to add to the four units they already have in operation at their London offices.Providing a wealth of experience and knowledge in full service post-production, all Smoke & Mirrors sites are fully networked, enabling facilities to share resources and expand local capacity.
Shanghai Akomedia Receives New Technology Award – November 29, 2006
Shanghai Scientific Technology Committee named Shanghai AkomediaÂs DITVS as a recipient of its annual Innovative Technology Award. Akomedia is the only company on the list of awardees totally devoted to the development of IPTV solutions.
Salten Bredb̴nd to Deploy Latens FCAS Conditional Access to Secure IPTV Services РNovember 29, 2006
Latens Systems, the leading provider of IPTV Conditional Access, today announces that it has been awarded a contract to provide Latens Foundation CAS (FCAS) Content & Revenue Security to Salten Bredbånd, the Norwegian IPTV operator.
Streaming21 Showcases IPTV and Mobile TV Solutions at ITU Telecom World 2006 - November 29, 2006
Streaming21 together with its set-top box partner, Coship will showcase IPTV and mobile TV solutions at ITU Telecom World 2006 in Hong Kong, December 4~8. The demonstration will highlight Streaming21Âs current successes in providing these services to multiple incumbent operators in Asia.
HaiVision announces OSCAR Â the most compact & affordable H.264 MPEG-4 AVC video encoder/decoder – November 29, 2006
HaiVision Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the third platform within its H.264 MPEG-4 AVC product lineup  the hai200 series OSCAR. The OSCAR is an extremely compact device designed specifically for video streaming and IPTV applications.
Centile Enters Eastern Europe with a new customer win in Poland – November 29, 2006
Centile today announced that Intelligent Technologies SA, a leading Polish Service Provider, has selected Centile’s IntraSwitch to support the delivery of extensive IP Centrex services for a pan country roll out of VoIP services.
Orca Interactive Selected by Sonaecom for Portugal’s First IPTV Service – November 28, 2006
Orca Interactive announced today that its IPTV middleware  RiGHTv has been deployed for the first IPTV service in Portugal by Clix, the mass market brand of Sonaecom, a major telecommunications provider.
KatDC and Streaming21 sign partnership agreement – November 23, 2006
KatDC and Streaming21, the world’s leader in broadcast-quality streaming solutions, have announced today that they have signed a partnership agreement.
Digital Rapids StreamZHD Provides Live Encoding and Delivery of Multiple Formats for Kofi Annan Award Ceremony – November 23, 2006
Digital Rapids, through Swiss distributor VCS, has just completed the multiple encoding and live streaming of the award ceremony surrounding United Nations Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan’s receipt of the Freedom Prize from the Max Schmidheiny Foundation.
MyTVPal.com  North AmericaÂs first 1080P High Definition IPTV Service – November 23, 2006
MyTVPal.com, the worldÂs first 1080P high definition streaming Video on Demand (ÂVODÂ) and IPTV service for PC Player and IPTV receiver set top box (STB) clients will be launching this week.
IPTV Forum Lisbon Seeks the Industry Expertise of Orca’s Sefy Ariely to Speak on Middleware Strategies for IPTV – November 21, 2006
Orca Interactive announced today that Sefy Ariely, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is a featured speaker at the IPTV Forum taking place Nov. 27-30 at the Sana Lisboa, Lisbon.
DTI Funds Advanced MIMO Video Development – November 20, 2006
Wireless video specialists ProVision Communications have been awarded a major grant by the DTI towards the development of technology for the wireless transmission of high quality video. The project will bring together ProVision’s strengths in MIMO wireless and H.264/ MPEG4 video compression to deliver systems providing highly resilient wireless transmission of full broadcast quality video.
mPhase Technologies Will Offer Gaming as an Option of the mPhase IPTV System – November 15, 2006
mPhase Technologies today announced that it has formed an alliance with SwedenÂs Accedo to offer games with the mPhase TV+ System middleware offer. The companies will market the game packages to broadband operators as a pre-configured solution for interactive IPTV services.
Optibase Provides IPTV Solution in Hungary – November 14, 2006
Optibase, Ltd. today announced that it is providing its IPTV solution to Hungarian Internet service provider, TVnet. Upgrading its current internet and telephony services, TvNet has added IPTV to its basket of services, to commence in Budapest in December.
Frost & Sullivan Names VBrick Systems A Digital Video Market Leader – November 13, 2006
VBrick Systems, Inc. today announced that it has received Frost & SullivanÂs 2006 Market Leadership Award for the World Video Encoders Enterprise Market. The Frost & Sullivan award recognizes VBrickÂs more than 40 percent global corporate encoder market share, consistent growth, and its continued product innovation.
TANDBERG Television Hires Industry Veteran Robin Main as Sr. Vice President of Application Software Development – November 13, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced the appointment of Robin Main as senior vice president of application software development.
Pixelmetrix takes IPTV Test & Monitoring to Japan at Inter BEE 2006 – November 13, 2006
Pixelmetrix is set to demonstrate its DVStorIP-Gen, at Inter BEE 2006 in Japan, to be held from November 15 to 18.
Widevine® Technologies Selected by TELUS to Protect Video Content on Multiple Devices – November 13, 2006
Widevine Technologies forensic watermarking and digital copy protection solutions, today announced that TELUS has signed a six-year agreement to apply its video content protection technology across a number of platforms.
CISCO: TBS, Inc. Will Deliver Programming in Internet Protocol Format Using Scientific Atlanta’s MPEG-4 Encoders – November 9, 2006
Advanced encoding helps enable telecom operators to deliver quality video to their customers Atlanta, GA — Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company, today announced that Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) has chosen Scientific Atlanta’s MPEG-4 D9034 Encoder to provide MPEG-4 signals for telecom companies.
Pixelmetrix releases VISUALmpegPRO – November 9, 2006
Pixelmetrix introduced VISUALmpegPRO, integrating its VISUALmpeg Elementary Stream and Video Quality analyzers, to boost consistency in data verification.
BroadRelay Holdings Announces Agreement with Akamai Technologies – November 8, 2006
BroadRelay Holdings ced an agreement with Akamai Technologies, Inc. involving BroadRelayÂs SIVOO property, the first Internet TV network of multicultural on-demand entertainment programming.
Anime Network Launches Video Channel on Sprint – November 7, 2006
Giving anime fans the ultimate reason to phone their friends, Anime Network has announced a deal with Sprint to provide its mobile video content to Sprint Power Vision subscribers.
Irdeto Expands IPTV Relationship with Nortel – November 7, 2006
Irdeto announced today that it signed a service delivery agreement with Nortel. The agreement empowers Nortel to incorporate IrdetoÂs content security solution into its fully integrated IPTV solution and directly market it to customers worldwide.
Pixelmetrix demonstrates its IPTV Test Stream Generator – DVStorIP-Gen at TelcoTV 2006 – November 7, 2006
Pixelmetrix demonstrated today its sturdy, multi-stream IPTV generator, DVStorIP-Gen, at TelcoTV 2006 in Dallas, Texas.
T-VIPS Video Gateways Live in FranceÂs DTT Network – November 7, 2006
T-VIPS AS today announces that its solutions have been selected to distribute video streams for FranceÂs DTT network.
CodeBaby and Orca Interactive partner to enhance solutions for the IPTV market. – November 7, 2006
CodeBaby today announced its partnership with Orca Interactive, a world-leading developer of middleware and applications for IPTV. Orca Interactive will now market CodeBabyÂs IPTV Customer Care Solution as an enhancement of its RiGHTv open middleware platform for delivering and managing interactive TV services.
Appear TV Enables GetÂs (previously UPC Norway) IP Video Distribution to Regional Head-Ends – November 7, 2006
Appear TV announces that itÂs been chosen by Get to provide high-density local head-end decoding solutions. Get is distributing all its content to regional head-ends over its IP backbone and using the Appear TV DC1000 decoding solutions at these nodes to distribute base package in analog over coax cable.
AdtecÂs edje-4000 MPEG 4 Part 10 (H.264) AVC Encoder Delivers Extraordinary Picture Quality and Value – November 6, 2006
Adtec Digital introduces its first MPEG 4 Part 10 (H.264) AVC Real Time encoder for IPTV applications, Nov. 6-8 at Telco TV in Dallas, TX.
Irdeto Expands IPTV Relationship with Nortel – November 7, 2006
Irdeto announced today that it signed a service delivery agreement with Nortel. The agreement empowers Nortel to incorporate IrdetoÂs content security solution into its fully integrated IPTV solution and directly market it to customers worldwide.
Pixelmetrix demonstrates its IPTV Test Stream Generator – DVStorIP-Gen at TelcoTV 2006 – November 7, 2006
Pixelmetrix demonstrated today its sturdy, multi-stream IPTV generator, DVStorIP-Gen, at TelcoTV 2006 in Dallas, Texas.
T-VIPS Video Gateways Live in FranceÂs DTT Network – November 7, 2006
T-VIPS AS today announces that its solutions have been selected to distribute video streams for FranceÂs DTT network.
CodeBaby and Orca Interactive partner to enhance solutions for the IPTV market. – November 7, 2006
CodeBaby today announced its partnership with Orca Interactive, a world-leading developer of middleware and applications for IPTV. Orca Interactive will now market CodeBabyÂs IPTV Customer Care Solution as an enhancement of its RiGHTv open middleware platform for delivering and managing interactive TV services.
Appear TV Enables GetÂs (previously UPC Norway) IP Video Distribution to Regional Head-Ends – November 7, 2006
Appear TV announces that itÂs been chosen by Get to provide high-density local head-end decoding solutions. Get is distributing all its content to regional head-ends over its IP backbone and using the Appear TV DC1000 decoding solutions at these nodes to distribute base package in analog over coax cable.
AdtecÂs edje-4000 MPEG 4 Part 10 (H.264) AVC Encoder Delivers Extraordinary Picture Quality and Value – November 6, 2006
Adtec Digital introduces its first MPEG 4 Part 10 (H.264) AVC Real Time encoder for IPTV applications, Nov. 6-8 at Telco TV in Dallas, TX.
BitBand and Conklin-Intracom Provide IOCs with IPTV Solutions in NY, GA & OK – November 6, 2007
BitBand and Conklin – Intracom today announced that the companies’ solutions were selected by several Independent Operating Companies (IOCs) for providing IPTV services to their subscribers.
NDS Announces Integration of Synamedia Metro IPTV Middleware with Amino Aminet Platform – November 6, 2007
NDS and Amino announced today that the NDS Synamedia Metro middleware solution has been integrated into the AmiNET130 advanced IPTV platform.
Delivering Innovative MPEG Solutions – November 6, 2006
Adtec Digital introduces its first MPEG 4 Part 10 (H.264) AVC Real Time encoder for IPTV applications, Nov. 6-8 at Telco TV in Dallas, TX.
Ruckus Wireless Brings Wireless Home Networking for IPTV to Orca’s Interactive Alliance – November 6, 2006
Ruckus Wireless announced today at the TelcoTV Conference and Expo that the company has joined Orca’s Interactive partner program, the “Interactive Alliance.”
Com Net, Latens, Minerva and Amino Announce Secured Deployment of AmiNET500 PVR – November 6, 2006
Latens Systems today announced that Com Net Inc. has for the first time successfully deployed secured Personal Video Recording (PVR) functionality on its IPTV Network.
Modulus Video Brings IPTV Reality to TelcoTV 2006 – November 6, 2006
Modulus Video, Inc. is moving IPTV solutions to the next level today, with a complete lineup of ready-to-deploy, revenue-generating MPEG-4 AVC encoding solutions at TelcoTV 2006 (Booth 1101).
Adtec Showcases Innovative and Value-Oriented HD Solutions – November 6, 2006
ÂAdtecÂs Soloist 4111 HD and award winning edje 4111 HD Digital Media Players boast MPEG 4 H.264, and MPEG 2 high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) media playback, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ron Johnson, said.
New Middleware Application Server for IP Set-Top Box, PC Player and Adtec Decoders at Telco TV 2006 – November 6, 2006
Adtec Digital introduces its new Middleware Application Server (MAS), designed to administrate and provide a user-friendly navigation interface on IPTV set-top boxes, AdtecÂs edjePlayer PC decoder, and AdtecÂs professional decoders, at Telco TV in Dallas, TX on Nov. 6-8.
AdtecÂs New DTA-3254 Provides Ultimate ATSC to IPTV Solution – November 6, 2006
Adtec Digital introduces its new DTA-3254 Digital Turn Around Router, specifically designed for turning ATSC digital television frequencies from terrestrial or cable QAM distribution to IP distribution, at Telco TV in Dallas, TX on Nov. 6-8.
Generate Revenue with Adtec Ad Insertion Devices at Telco TV 2006 – November 6, 2006
“Our unique approach to commercial insertion features scalable architecture, seamless integration with popular traffic and billing packages, flexibility and reliable media distribution with management of data across your entire enterprise,” Cable and Broadcast Sales Manager, Scott Pierce, said.
Mariner Partners Announces Availability of IndustryÂs First Proactive Monitoring Solution for IPTV Service Assurance – November 6, 2006
Mariner Partners, Inc. today announced the availability of xVu TV Care, the industryÂs first proactive monitoring solution for IPTV Service Assurance solution. Mariner xVu continuously monitors the customerÂs actual IPTV viewing experience and provides service providers with unparalleled visibility into the quality and reliability of the service delivered to each TV in the home.
EGT Demonstrates their New MPEG-4 Video Processor at TelcoTV – November 6, 2006
EGT, providing the most comprehensive video processing technology for digital networks, will showcase its ALTO AVC MPEG-4 Video Processor in three separate partner booths during the TelcoTV Expo in Dallas Texas, November 6-8, 2006.
RGB Networks and EGT Team for Best-in-Class Telco IPTV Video Processing Solution – November 6, 2006
RGB Networks, the leader in network video processing, and EGT, a leading provider of comprehensive video processing technology for digital networks, today announced that they have teamed together to deliver a best-in-class video processing solution for telecommunications operators offering video services to their subscribers.
TVN Launches County’s First MPEG-4 VOD Solution at TelcoTV – November 6, 2006
TVN Entertainment, the preferred television on-demand company, today announced the launch of the countryÂs first end-to-end MPEG-4 video on demand (VOD) delivery platform for IPTV.
Irdeto Inks Var Agreement with International Datacasting Corpration – November 6, 2006
Irdeto, IPTV and mobile TV, today announced that it has entered into a value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with International Datacasting Corporation, a world leader in products and systems for IPTV and VOD via satellite.
Irdeto IPTV Security Solution Successfully Completes Rigorous Audit by Respected Security Experts – November 6, 2006
Irdeto, IPTV and mobile, announced today that it has successfully completed a full audit of its Irdeto IPTV with SoftClient content security solution by one of the industryÂs most respected security experts, Merdan Group, Inc. of San Diego, California.
Tut Systems Launches IPTV Headend with Smart City – November 2, 2006
Tut Systems, Inc. announced today that it has integrated its Astria® content processor (CP) and Astria® video services processor (VSP) headend solutions with Minerva’s iTVManager middleware and Latens FCAS content and revenue protection solutions at a deployment with Smart City Television, an affiliate of Smart City Telecom of Lake Buena Vista, FL.
SES AMERICOM taps Amino for IPTV set-top boxes – November 2, 2006
Amino today announced a multi-year set-top box agreement to support IP-PRIME, an innovative, centralized IPTV distribution service serving telephone companies across America today.
Aggregator and MercuryMedia Connect to Create Cutting-Edge Documentary IPTV Service – November 2, 2006
Aggregator Limited and MercuryMedia today announced that they have entered into a co-venture agreement to develop and launch a radical new TV-over-Broadband (TVoBB) service which will enable easy access to an extensive library of documentaries and factual films.
Tight Integration Between Latens Conditional Access and Minerva Middleware Yields Innovative New Features and Successful Deployments Worldwide – November 1, 2006
Latens Systems announced the selection by over 40 service providers worldwide of their tightly integrated platform with Minerva Networks iTVManager, the leading open IP Television delivery platform.
Envivio Demonstrates Encoders with Minerva Networks Middleware and ADB Set-Top Boxes for Complete SD/HD MPEG-4 IPTV Solution – November 1, 2006
Envivio Inc., demonstrates its SD and HD encoders with Minerva Networks iTVManager middleware and the latest generation of AVC/H.264 set-top boxes from Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) to provide a complete MPEG-4 IPTV solution targeting the Independent Operator Company (IOC) market.
Modulus Video VODxchange Tapped by Hollywood for IPTV MPEG-4 AVC Video-on-Demand – November 1, 2006
Modulus Video, Inc., today unveiled its new VODxchange(TM) system, providing a complete, real-time MPEG-4 AVC encoding solution for both SD and HD designed to meet the growing demand for video on demand (VOD) movies and local content delivered over IPTV networks.
IPTV equipment sales exploding to $6.8B, subscribers to 68.9M by 2009, says Infonetics – October 31, 2006
There are many challenges to overcome before IPTV goes mainstream, says a new report from market research firm Infonetics Research, but many of those challenges are expected to be overcome soon enough for the number of worldwide IPTV subscribers to more than double just about every year from 2005 to 2009, when it will reach 68.9 million subscribers.
Optibase & Time Broadband Expand IPTV Services for MTNL India – October 30, 2006
Optibase, Ltd. and its partner Time Broadband Services Pvt. Ltd., announced today that they are expanding their IPTV solution to India’s state-owned major telecom service provider, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
SIVOO Adds 1,000+ Hours of Chinese-Language Programming – October 30, 2006
SIVOO Adds 1,000+ Hours of Chinese-Language Programming; Seeks to Leverage $2.35 Billion Internet Video Advertising Market with Quality Multicultural On-Demand Entertainment.
Using the Trident7 Optical Access Platform from Wave7 Optics – October 30, 2006
Wave7 Optics Inc. today announced that the City of Auburn, Ind. has selected the Trident7Â Optical Access Platform for a new municipal FTTP network. Construction will begin this month, with first priority given to connecting the school system.
ISMA Addresses Fast RTP Channel Change for IPTV, Seeks Industry Involvement in Vital Quality Issue>/b> – October 26, 2006
Responding to the industryÂs need for fast IPTV channel changes, ISMA has begun work on a new specification addressing instantaneous and reliable channel tune-in and continues to solicit industry input on the topic. Fast channel change was identified as a vital Quality of Experience issue potentially affecting consumer adoption of IPTV at the recent Summits that ISMA held to discuss the state of open standards in the industry.
All West Selects Latens Conditional Access to Secure IPTV Services and Partner ILECs – October 24, 2006
Latens Systems today announces that All West Communications, Inc., a leading provider of IPTV services in the state of Utah, has selected the Latens FCAS Conditional Access solution to secure its advanced IPTV services.
Rochester Telephone Selects TANDBERG TELEVISION Video Head-end for IPTV over FTTP – October 24, 2006
Rochester Telephone has selected TANDBERG Television as its video head-end provider for a new IPTV service over Fiber-to-the-Premise that will serve its Indiana ILEC footprint. By leveraging TANDBERG Television products, Rochester Telephone is now able to deliver triple play services and high definition programming to subscribers.
Premium Channel Package Now on KyLinTV: Chinese IPTV Service Presents Phoenix North America, Phoenix InfoNews and ATV – October 23, 2006
KyLinTV announced today the roll-out of the Phoenix Premium Channels Package, a three channel package that offers subscribers choice programming. The Phoenix package targets high quality at an affordable price and is the first premium package on KyLinTV.
ABI Research: Siemens Leads the Field in IPTV Middleware Vendors – October 20, 2006
Siemens Networks LLC has been ranked at the top of the latest ABI Research Vendor Matrix. ABI developed the Vendor Matrix as an analytical tool to give clarity and understanding of vendors’ positions in the IPTV market. The criteria used to assess individual company’s significance and rank was based on two primary categories: innovation and implementation.
Amino selected by On Command for in-room IPTV Deployments offer increased potential revenues for hospitality industry – October 20, 2006
Amino today announced that On Command Video Corporation has commercially deployed the AmiNET series to provide the latest in-room interactive entertainment and guest service systems to hospitality customers around the world. The AmiNET range of set-top boxes ensures pre-tested interoperability with major system components, facilitating rapid deployment essential for the hospitality industry.
Pixelmetrix presents its DVStorIP-Gen for IPTV Stress Testing – October 20, 2006
Pixelmetrix has expanded its repertoire of IPTV service validation systems with the IPTV Test Stream Generator, DVStorIP-Gen. The DVStorIP-Gen is a high-performance, cost-effective tool for the evaluation, compliance testing and verification of networks, monitoring and equipment analysis.
SIVOO is the first Internet TV network and a leader in multicultural on-demand entertainment programming – October 18, 2006
BroadRelay Holdings today announced the launch of a completely redesigned Web site for SIVOO, the first Internet TV network and a leader in multicultural on-demand entertainment programming.
TANDBERG Television announces 3Q06 revenue of $80.7m Financials – October 18, 2006
TANDBERG Television delivered revenues of $80.7m in 3Q06, up 9% compared to $74.4m in 3Q05. The gross margin was 58.2%, up from 56.0% in the same quarter in 2005. Operating profit was $9.2m compared to $15.1m in the same quarter last year.
Horizon Chillicothe Telephone Selects TANDBERG Television to Expand IPTV Channel Offering – October 17, 2006
TANDBERG Television announced today that Horizon Chillicothe Telephone has selected the TANDBERG iPlex video head-end for a major expansion of the channel line-up for its pioneering TV over VDSL ATM network.
Verimatrix wins prestigious AeA High Tech Award – October 16, 2006
Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced that it received the AeA’s Outstanding Emerging Growth award. In its 13th year, the AeA San Diego High Tech awards recognise the best technology companies in the San Diego region.
TANDBERG Television Powers Interactivity for Discovery ChannelÂs Broadcast Presentation of DISCOVERY ATLAS – October 12, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced a new interactive application to complement the broadcast debut presentation of the Discovery Channel and Discovery HD Theater series, DISCOVERY ATLAS, running each Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT throughout October.
42Networks receives order for 33000 Fiber-to-the-Home connections in The Netherlands – October 11, 2006
42Networks has received an order for 33000 Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) residential units (DRG) from a customer in The Netherlands. The delivery will be made in cooperation with PacketFront, who is acting as total system supplier. The DRG units are for immediate delivery.
Digisoft TV Announces T-Government R&D Contract with Italian Government – October 11, 2006
DigiSoft.tv today announced that Lombardia Servizi, the technology division of the Regional Government of Lombardia in Italy, have purchased and taken delivery of DigiSoft’s iTVBox product.
42Networks wins FTTP project in Poland – October 11, 2006
42Networks has won a FTTP project for residential gateways (DRG) in Poland for DCG Dominas Consulting Group Sp. z o.o.. DCG is a Triple Play service provider and the marketing & sales is realized through its operator subsidiary Nyska Siec Informatyczna, NSI.
ANYTIME and Accedo Broadband Sign Distribution Deal to Bring Interactive Content to Asian IPTV Market – October 10, 2006
ANYTIME and Accedo Broadband today signed a long-term distribution agreement. The agreement will see a wide range of games, quizzes, puzzles, mood channels and other interactive content from Accedo Broadband, available on-Demand over the ANYTIME channel.
AEPOC: “CA and DRM technologies are important accelerators of the EU Information Society” – October 6, 2006
Conditional Access (CA) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems proliferate as essential technologies in the EU information society: CA and DRM solutions enable consumers to experience content  including their own creations  on very different media consumption devices, thus providing maximum flexibility of access to the rights to the content over time.
ANT Announces One Millionth Pace Set-Top Box Shipped with ANT Fresco – October 5, 2006
ANT plc today announced that Pace Micro Technology has shipped its one millionth set-top box (STB) with the ANT Fresco® browser providing an enhanced user experience and access to interactive digital TV. Pace has deployed STBs with Fresco in a range of set-top boxes with tier one operators worldwide.
The First National Two-Day Conference on Internet-Enabled Television – October 5, 2006
A two-day conference on “Internet-Enabled Television”, Dec. 14 & 15, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, WA, will provide the first national comprehensive analysis of Internet-enabled television. IPTV is quickly gaining momemtum, offering multiple-services to subscribers including telephony, TV and Internet services over a single network.
Aggregator Launches Pioneering TV Over Broadband Service – October 4, 2006
Aggregator Limited today announced the launch of its first TV-over-Broadband (TVoBB) service, a ground-breaking Russian language portal that is set to change the TV viewing habits of over half a million Russians living in the UK. MoëTV will go live later this month and will provide a vast collection of on-demand entertainment, drama, current affairs, films, documentaries, music and childrenÂs programming.
Telenor Selects Next Generation TANDBERG Television MPEG-4 AVC for Norwegian Digital Terrestrial TV – October 2, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that Telenor Broadcast Holding AS has awarded it an important contract to provide technology and expertise that will support the historical move to digital terrestrial TV (DTT) for Norway.
CodeBaby adds Al-Falak to Business Partner Program – September 28, 2006
CodeBaby®, the leading innovator in Virtual Agent based customer care solutions, today announced at IPTV World Forum Asia, that Al-Falak Electronic Equipment and Supplies Co., one of the Middle EastÂs leading enterprise IT solutions integrators, has joined CodeBabyÂs Business Partner Program.
Pace commences shipments of standard definition DVR to US cable operator Comcast – September 28, 2006
Pace Micro Technology announced today that it has received approval from Comcast, the leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services in the United States, to commence shipments of its standard- definition digital cable set-top box with digital video recording capabilities.
VCom CableVista Edge Decoder Successfully Tested by Major US MSO – September 27, 2006
VCom Inc.today reports that after successful performance testing, another major multiple service operator (MSO) in the United States has conditionally approved VComÂs CableVista edge decoder. At this time, VCom has been cleared to ship the digital video product to operational sites in the US.
ANT’s Simon Woodward Presents Perspective Gained from Asia’s Early IPTV Deployments at IPTV World Forum Asia – September 26, 2006
ANT plc announced today that Simon Woodward, chief executive officer, will be a featured speaker at the IPTV World Forum Asia, September 27-29 at the International Convention Center, Shanghai, China.
Encirq Delivers the Next Generation of Device Data Management with DeviceSQL Release 3.0 – September 25, 2006
Encirq Corporation, the global leader in device data management, today announced a major upgrade to DeviceSQL, marking the third generation of the company’s software framework for implementing high performance data management capabilities to increase the intelligence, performance and usability of devices.
TANDBERG Television to Build on APAC IPTV Head-End Market Lead in Shanghai – September 25, 2006
TANDBERG Television is set to build on its business and technology lead in the Asian IPTV video head-end market with a demonstration of its full suite of live, on-demand and interactive solutions at IPTV World Forum Asia 2006 (stand 83), which runs 27th – 29th September in Shanghai.
Top Executives at Leading IP Communications Organizations to Speak at IP Event In San Diego – September 25, 2006
The Internet Protocol Detail Record Organization (IPDR.org), the only industry consortium exclusively focused on developing and driving the adoption of next-generation IP (Internet Protocol) service usage exchange standards worldwide, today announced it is hosting a Quintuple Play IP Services Track at TMC’s INTERNET TELEPHONY® Conference & EXPO West 2006 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Siemens Supplies Turnkey IPTV Solution to Croatian T-Com – September 22, 2006
TV of the future has already arrived in Croatia with the IPTV solution from Siemens Communications: With a broadband connection and set-top box, people there can benefit from the comprehensive ÂMAXtv offer made by Deutsche Telekom subsidiary Croatian T-Com. For the countryÂs new IPTV with its wide range of services, Siemens Communications set up the turnkey technology and integrated it into the carrierÂs network.
CopperGate Provides Entone with HomePNA 3 Capability – September 18, 2006
CopperGate Communications Ltd. today announced that Entone Technologies Inc. has selected CopperGate’s CG3010 chipset as a key component providing the home entertainment data networking features of Entone’s high-definition (HD) MPEG-4 set-top boxes. Entone set-top boxes with embedded CopperGate chips will enable multi-room video and content sharing without the need for additional cabling.
Top Programmers, TV Networks Ink IPTV Distribution Deals With SES AMERICOM – September 18, 2006
With decades of reliable and trusted programming delivery under its belt, SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company, today announced more than 30 leading television programmers and networks representing 120 channels have signed IPTV transport agreements with SES AMERICOM and its IP-PRIME(TM) IPTV Television Broadcast Center.
Amino Demonstrates New Multi-Codec IPTV Platform for Asian Market – September 18, 2006
Amino announces the first ever demonstration in Asia of the AmiNET125 at IPTV World Forum Asia 2006. Roy Kirsopp, VP and General Manager of Amino will also be talking about IPTV technology during his ‘Creating the connected home’ presentation at 2pm on 28th September.
TANDBERG Television Compression and On-Demand Solutions Honored by Cable and Satellite International Awards at IBC – September 15, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that its market-leading digital compression and on-demand technologies have collected two prestigious Cable & Satellite International Product of the Year Awards at a ceremony held earlier this week at IBC in Amsterdam.
SMPTE/VSF VidTrans Conference to Highlight IP-TV – September 13, 2006
The ÂSMPTE Digital Content Connection and VSF VidTrans 2007Joint Conference will focus on IP Television and will be held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, Florida, from January 21 to 24, 2007. The selection of topics comes as no surprise in light of market intelligence group iSuppliÂs recent report that the number of subscribers to IPTV services will hit 63 million by 2010, with forecasts putting overall revenue from IPTV services at $26 billion by the same year.
Auroras Entertainment Announces Key Additions to Senior Management Team – September 12, 2006
Auroras Entertainment formally announced the latest additions to its executive management team, with Vice Presidents of Sales and Business Development being brought into the fold. Terry Fletcher, formerly of I3 Micro, will head the companyÂs sales efforts as Vice President of Sales.
Shenick Maintains Leadership in IPTV and Triple Play Testing – September 11, 2006
Shenick Network Systems announced video quality testing enhancements to its diversifEye IPTV and triple play test solutions. ShenickÂs diversifEye offers a full range of IP video quality testing on a passive (real-time), as well as an active (full reference) basis to determine quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) right down to the individual viewer level.
Digital Rapids Advances Content Encoding, Transcoding, Streaming and Protection at IBC2006 – September 8, 2006
Digital Rapids is showcasing our complete range of professional solutions in stand 7.641 at IBC2006. Digital Rapids solutions scale from individual applications to enterprise and global workflows, delivering unparalleled productivity, security and quality while streamlining our customers operations and supporting their evolving business models.
Accedo Broadband and AccuWeather Partner to Bring Weather Services to the IPTV Market – September 8, 2006
Accedo Broadband announced today a strategic partnership with AccuWeather Inc, The World’s Weather Authority. Together, Accedo Broadband and AccuWeather have created an interactive weather service for IPTV subscribers that delivers fully interactive real-time local forecasts and weather information with the choice and control of broadband and the quality of TV.
TANDBERG Television Extends – September 8, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that visitors to IBC will be able to see a range of open software solutions for next generation digital video services. These advanced software tools address a growing need to support different distribution paths, end points and content formats, and extend TANDBERG TelevisionÂs ability to enable linear and on-demand, interactive content to be supplied across Âany platform to any deviceÂ.
Digital Rapids Broadens Format Support with Encoding and Live Streaming for Flash Video with On2 VP6 – September 8, 2006
Digital Rapids is adding On2 VP6-based video for Macromedia® Flash® from Adobe® to the extensive range of formats available for its Digital Rapids Stream family of media encoding solutions.
Latens BCAS Provides WorldÂs First Secure Software CA for Broadcast Networks – September 8, 2006
Latens Systems announces today at IBC2006 that itÂs launching Latens BCAS, a next generation software-based Conditional Access system designed specifically for broadcast operators i.e. those providing TV services on networks without a persistent return-path.
TANDBERG Television Extends Market Lead with Next Generation MPEG-4 AVC HD and SD Encoders – September 7, 2006
TANDBERG Television is unveiling its next-generation HD and SD MPEG-4 AVC encoding solutions at IBC 2006. The move continues the companyÂs market leading momentum in the MPEG-4 AVC arena and brings a step change in digital video distribution by combining the broadest choice of density and enhanced features with the industryÂs leading picture quality versus performance through bandwidth improvements of up to 50% over currently deployed MPEG-4 AVC units.
Novel Remote Control Platform to Boost Operators Revenues – September 7, 2006
A new generation of intelligent and bi-directional remote controls is to boost revenues and customer loyalty of Pay-TV and IPTV operators and consumer electronic manufacturers: ruwido, the leading European manufacturer of remote controls and preferred supplier to most European Pay-TV- and Telco/IPTV operators, unveils at the IBC show in Amsterdam VOCO Â a modular platform for remote controls with groundbreaking features.
TANDBERG Television and TSN Bring Interactivity to the Canadian Football League – September 7, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced an expansion of television interactivity into Canada through a deal with TSN. TSN will launch a new web-based synchronized interactive television application to engage viewers in the competition on screen and enhance TSNÂs programming of the Canadian Football League this season.
Accedo Broadband and Intact Software Partner to Bring Revenue Generating Services to the IPTV Market – September 6, 2006
Accedo Broadband and IntAct Software Limited today announced the availability of AccedoÂs range of TV-centric applications for set-top boxes powered by the IntActTM IPTV software stack.
Siemens IPTV Middleware Integrated with SES AMERICOM’s IP-PRIME Content Distribution Platform – September 6, 2006
Siemens Communications Inc. today announced the integration of its industry-leading Internet protocol television (IPTV) middleware – powered by Myrio, a SiemensR company – with SES AMERICOM’s IP-PRIME content distribution portfolio.
T-VIPS DVB-H Solutions Set MobileTV Free at IBC – September 6, 2006
T-VIPS AS today announces that it will launch and stage the worldÂs first public demonstration of its new DVB-H solutions at IBC 2006 (Hall 4, stand 161). T-VIPS announced its first DVB-H customer win just ahead of IBC, with the award of a contract to provide an IP based video distribution system for DigitaÂs pioneering mobile network in Finland.
Eagle Broadband Selects Latens IPTV Conditional Access Technology to Secure Pay-TV and VoD Content – September 5, 2006
Latens Systems today announced that Eagle Broadband, Inc. has selected the Latens IP CAS Conditional Access solution to secure its advanced IPTV services. Eagle will offer its subscribers more than 200 channels of secured video services.
Appear TV Launches StreamCore range of High Density IP Streaming Solutions – September 5, 2006
At IBC, Appear TV launches its innovative StreamCore range of carrier-grade IP-based video distribution products. This range of products is designed to enable broadcasters and network operators to cost-effectively deploy IP for video distribution and to move towards an all IP network.
Amino announces Internet-TV platform – September 4, 2006
Amino has announced the AmiNET125i to enter the blossoming Internet TV market. Details of this device, which promises to set a new benchmark for flexibility when viewing digital content at home, will be presented at a product launch event during IBC at 3:30pm on the 8th of September, at the Amino stand.
MyNetworkTV Selects TANDBERG Television Satellite Distribution Solution for Network Launch – September 1, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that MyNetworkTV, the new primetime television network with 167 affiliates representing 96% of U.S TV households, has chosen TANDBERG Television to provide both high definition and standard definition MPEG-2 encoding solutions for its launch on September 5, 2006.
Kula Media Group Introduces World’s Fastest Video Encoding Solution – August 31, 2006
Kula Media Group, Inc announced today that it will roll out its new encoding product lines in October 2006. Product demonstrations and pre-orders will be made available at this yearÂs International BroadcasterÂs Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 8th-12th at booth #7.419. Products will include the much anticipated, KulaByteTM Broadcaster, KulaByteTM Professional & KulaByteTM Personal Encoders.
Interactive Television Networks, Inc. Announces Deal with Starz Entertainment Group – August 30, 2006
Interactive Televisions Networks, Inc. entered into a four-year agreement with Starz. Under the terms of this agreement Starz has granted to the Company the non-exclusive right to distribute Starz programming services to subscribers of the CompanyÂs television service located in the United States and its territories, and possessions.
T-VIPS First to Market IP Distribution Solutions Chosen for DigitaÂs Pioneering DVB-H Network – August 29, 2006
T-VIPS AS today announces that it has been awarded a contract by Digita OY to provide IP content transport solutions for DigitaÂs pioneering DVB-H network rollout in Finland.
Verimatrix introduces ViewRight PC Player for IPTV systems to enable desktop access to premium content – August 29, 2006
Verimatrix today announced the availability of ViewRight(tm) PC Player for IPTV operators. ViewRight PC Player provides a fully interactive viewing experience over broadband-connected PCs within the subscriber’s home.
Datmedia launch new IPTV scheduling software: datpresenter IPTV SCHEDULER – August 29, 2006
Datmedia launch datpresenter IPTV SCHEDULER – their new IPTV triple play AJAX server-side application for Web 2.0  at Stand 1.154, IBC 2006, 8th-12th September 2006 (www.ibc.org).
eSports Media group and Octshape join forces together with Radio Inside The Game delivering live streaming from the NGL finals – August 25, 2006
The event is held at Games Convention in Leipzig Germany which is the largest games expo in Europe. Expectations are high, where they are expecting more then 150.000 people to attend the event. eSports Media group and Octoshape have colaborated earlier in similar activities during a open beta test for the WEG masters event in China earlier this year, that was streamed live on www.esport.org.
TANDBERG Television and NBC Bring Unprecedented Interactivity to 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Telecast – August 25, 2006
TANDBERG Television and NBC announced today that the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will provide audiences with exclusive, live behind-the-scenes access via unique broadband TV interactivity and immerse television fans in the awards ceremony like never before through its ÂNBC Emmy Awards Interactive application.
Harmonic to Acquire Entone Technologies’ Video Networking Software Business – August 22, 2006
Harmonic Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the video networking software business of Entone Technologies, Inc., a privately-held company based in San Mateo, CA, with research and development facilities in Hong Kong.
Castify Announces Support of Flash Video within CBN and EBN suite of Content Networking Services software – August 18, 2006
Castify today announces the support of Flash Video, adding another format to the supported Video formats in its CBN and EBN suites of Content Networking Services software. Castify’s mission is to enable operators and enterprises with service software for large-scale distribution and delivery of various video formats.
Digital Rapids Distributed Transcoding and Live Stream Encoding Management Software to Make European Debut at IBC – August 17, 2006
Stream Transcode Manager and Stream Broadcast Manager, two new enterprise-level tools from Digital Rapids will make their European debut next month at IBC2006 in Amsterdam. These applications provide scalable, centralized management and control for multiple Digital Rapids encoding and transcoding systems.
Digital Rapids Bolsters Forensic Digital Video Watermarking with StreamZ CP 2.3 – August 14, 2006
Digital Rapids has released version 2.3 software for the StreamZ CP family of professional content encoding solutions with integrated digital video watermarking. This new version significantly expands the systems forensic watermarking capabilities.
TANDBERG Television Launches Integrated Solutions for Next Generation Television at IBC – August 9, 2006
IBC will once again see TANDBERG Television setting the standard for the digital media industry as the company uses the 2006 event in Amsterdam to launch industry changing technologies for video compression, on-demand and interactive television. A significant highlight of the companyÂs IBC stand will be the unveiling of TANDBERG TelevisionÂs next-generation high definition and standard definition MPEG-4 AVC encoding solutions.
Lasoo On-Demand IPTV Service Gives Content Providers Broadband Television Distribution Vehicle – August 8, 2006
Amino selected for first ever Croatian IPTV deployment – August 7, 2006
Amino today announced that it has been selected by Vodatel for Croatia’s first ever IPTV deployment. A substantial volume of STBs has been ordered so far, with further orders expected as the service area grows. The service will provide subscribers with full triple-play (telephone, broadband internet and television) and is the first time that a multiple advanced service has been available within the country.
TANDBERG Television Moves into Internet TV with Agreement to Acquire Zetools – August 4, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Zetools Inc., a Los Angeles-based developer of software that enables the delivery of next-generation digital video services over the Internet. The move expands TANDBERG TelevisionÂs ability to support content owners and operators as they look to build Internet TV and broadband businesses.
T-VIPS IBC Product Launches Ensure that IP is a Commercial Reality for all Contribution & Distribution Requirements – August 3 2006
T-VIPS AS, a Norwegian technology company that designs, builds and supplies world-leading solutions for contribution & distribution of broadcast quality video signals over IP networks, today announced that IBC 2006 will play host to live demonstration of the T-VIPS TVG430 HD-SDI to IP Video Gateway.
CodeBaby expands presence into Asia Pacific region – August 3, 2006
CodeBaby® and SGLC International announced that they have formed a strategic alliance to deliver CodeBabyÂs eLearning and eSupport solutions to the South Korean market. ÂBy adding CodeBabyÂs Virtual Agent solution to our portfolio of offerings, we believe we can enhance the value our large clients derive out of their eLearning and eSupport initiatives, said Gene Lee, Managing Partner of SGLC.
Digital Rapids Releases Powerful Stream 2.3 Software Update – July 31, 2006
Digital Rapids has released version 2.3 of the Stream software. The Stream software provides a simple, streamlined interface for video and audio ingest, encoding, transcoding and distribution with Digital Rapids DRC-Stream, StreamZ and StreamZHD media encoding systems.
Backspace Shores-Up IPTV Walled Garden – July 29, 2006
Backspace Communications, LLC has announced today that they have completed their final round of content acquisition for their Expanded Basic Lineup. With a carefully crafted package, Backspace is now prepared for a major Walled Garden Launch.
New online demo by BBCÂs Head of Learning spreads word on ÂPodcasts, wikis and blogs – July 27, 2006
Datmedia and Ambient Performance announce the launch of a free online and mobile briefing the use of ÂPodcasts, wikis and blogs for knowledge sharing at the BBC, featuring Head of BBC Training and Development, Nigel Paine.
Provu Module Delivers Real Time Video Reliably Over WiFi – July 27 2006
Wireless video specialist ProVision Communications announced its first wireless video product, the PrOvu 100, today. The PrOvu 100 is a module for transmitting live video reliably over WiFi networks, and overcomes the quality and reliability problems usually associated with delivering live video over WiFi. This opens up WiFi for the many applications where high quality real-time video is essential – ranging from sports events to surveillance/monitoring.
Aggregator Television Attracts £9 Million From 3i, Amadeuc And Intel Capital – July 20th, 2006
3i, Amadeus Capital Partners and Intel Capital are co-leading a £9 million Series A financing round for London-based digital TV operator Aggregator Limited. The funding will be used to roll out a series of products over the next two years.
IntAct and TI Collaborate on IPTV Reference Design – July 18 , 2006
IntAct today announced that it will produce a full reference design based on the award-winning AmiNET124 IPTV set-top box (STB). The design will incorporate Texas Instruments IncorporatedÂs (TI) TMS320DM642 720 MHz DSP-based digital media processor  one of the fastest processors currently available  and will offer original equipment manufacturerÂs (OEMs) a reliable and proven technical blueprint.
Changing of the Content Guard: Where’s the value and who gains? – July 18, 2006
LetÂs face it, in todayÂs world we are all running at a pace faster then a generation ago. At the same time, technology has granted us the ability to blend our professional and personal lives. With mobile phones that are more like mini PCs, to Wi-Fi enabled laptops, we can work anywhere at anytime. This is why the Digital Home is becoming our chance to create a personal sanctuary.
IntAct to offer Opera browser as part of its IPTV Client – July 14, 2006
IntAct today announced an agreement with Opera Software that will enable IntAct to sub-license OperaÂs porting technology to its customers. This pre-integration extends the capability of the IPTV client solution available from IntAct, which already offers operators and manufacturers a robust solution after rollouts in approximately 700,000 IPTV STBs worldwide.
CANALSAT Deploys TANDBERG Television MPEG-4 AVC System for HDTV Launch – July 13, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that its award-winning high definition (HD) MPEG-4 AVC video encoding and distribution system has been chosen by leading French satellite pay-TV operator CANALSAT for the launch of its HD service. The CANALSAT HD service starts later this month with the broadcast of the National Geographic Channel HD.
TANDBERG Television End-to-End MPEG-4 AVC HD System Delivers – July 11, 2006
TANDBERG Television today announced that it is enabling China Central Television, the countryÂs largest broadcaster, to provide its viewers with high definition coverage of live games from the FIFA 2006 World Cup in Germany. CCTV is using TANDBERG Television’s award-winning MPEG-4 AVC HD encoding and decoding solutions to maximize the bandwidth of its DS3 international link and its local delivery network.
Triveni Digital and National Datacast to Jointly Develop and Offer Data Broadcasting Solutions – July 11, 2006
Triveni Digital and National Datacast have partnered to jointly develop and offer data broadcasting solutions. The companies’ solutions are expected to accelerate the market acceptance and deployment of new services based on the availability of a high bandwidth, nationwide content distribution network.
Go-ahead for internet television in the Netherlands – July 10, 2006
In May, the Netherlands’ largest carrier KPN (The Hague) launched Mine, its IP-controlled TV service, available on domestic television sets via a broadband connection and set-top box. It offers a host of new opportunities for interactive television use. Siemens Communications is providing the technology and integrating the solution into the operator’s network.
New Professional H264 and WM9 Low Cost Encoder for High Quality Video Streaming – July 5, 2006
Garland Partners Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of a new, H264 and WM9 low cost encoder for high quality video streaming. The new MV401EXP (encoder) and MV410EXP (decoder) systems use real-time Windows Media 9 or H264 compression technologies that allow users to transmit several times more channels over the same network or satellite bandwidth than currently used for MPEG2.
Amino selected for Northern EuropeÂs first HD IPTV service – July 5, 2006
Amino today announced that it has been selected by Lijbrandt Telecom BV to supply its STBs for the first ever High Definition (HD) IPTV service in Northern Europe. The service was rolled-out in time for World Cup football matches offering viewers greater clarity and detail. By selecting Amino for this deployment, Lijbrandt Telecom BV was able to deploy HD services rapidly.
BNS and PTC to supply H.264 equipment for ground breaking video transport service in Vietnam – July 4, 2006
Broadband Network Systems Ltd, together with partner PTC Ltd, has secured a ground breaking deal to provide H.264 SD live encoders and decoders to Vietnam to enable the first broadcast quality video transportation in the country.
Tamblin launches IPTV Interactive Portal – June 30 , 2006
Digital Rapids StreamZ Powers Live Webcasts by The Who – June 29, 2006
Digital Rapids StreamZ media encoding servers have been chosen by Streaming Tank to stream live web broadcasts of concerts by legendary rock band The Who. Live webcasts will be streamed from each stop on the tour, currently winding its way through Europe.
IPTV and Youth Market are Key Drivers for Telecom Service Providers – June 26, 2006
The competitive gap to offer video services is closing, according to the third annual survey of GLOBALCOMM 2006 attendees by Tellabs® and Telephony magazine. More than half of respondents said that telecommunications service providers will emerge as competitors to cable companies in video services within a year. This time frame narrowed from last year’s results, where 54 percent felt the gap would close in less than three years.
Kasenna Powers Nation’s First MPEG-4 IPTV Deployment – June 26, 2006
Kasenna today announced that Cavalier Telephone and TV has gone live with the United State’s first MPEG-4-based (H.264) Broadband TV service, powered by Kasenna’s PortalTV solution. With a complete Triple-Play package including advanced features such as on-screen caller ID, Broadcast TV and Video-on- Demand, Cavalier has immediately moved to the forefront of the IPTV industry.
Amino adds Austrian national Telco to customer list – June 22, 2006
Amino today announced that it has added yet another national Telco to its list of customers. Telekom Austria, the countryÂs leading telecommunications operator has ordered additional supplies of the AmiNET110 to meet customer demand for its aonDigital TV service.
Anevia Launches the First ÂAll-in-One MPEG-4 / H.264 VOD Server Featuring Trick Play and Time Shifting – June 22, 2006
Anevia broadcasters and integrators, today announced a breakthrough in MPEG-4 Video on Demand (VOD) solutions, with its new full featured MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 VOD server.
Caspian Offers Resolution to Net Neutrality Debate With Fair Use Policy Framework – June 21, 2006
Caspian today unveiled an open Fair Use Policy Framework in an effort to resolve the many legitimate and contentious issues being raised in the escalating Net Neutrality debate.
Visioneering Releases Four New IPTV Set-top Boxes – June 20, 2006
Visioneering Corporation announced today the availability of the Sonata IPTVÂ set-top box (STB) product line that includes four models (Sonata 100, Sonata 120, Sonata 200 and Sonata 200W) for unmatched standard definition or high definition Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) for digital home applications.
Lycos and PermissionTV Team up to Bring High Quality Video to The Web, with Look and Feel of TV – June 20, 2006
LYCOS, Inc. and PermissionTV today announced they will team up to deliver high quality TV entertainment content to the nearly 25 million visitors to the LYCOS Network of sites.
Imagine Communications Unveils its Quality On Demand Gateway – June 19, 2006
Imagine Communications, Inc. today unveiled details of its initial PersonalizedTVÂ platform solution, the Quality On Demand Gateway (QODÂ Gateway).
Arroyo Leverages IBM Server Technology to Deliver Record Video Stream Density – June 19, 2006
Arroyo Video Solutions, Inc. today announced scalability enhancements to its on-demand solution that will make it easier and more cost-effective for operators to deploy personalized TV services such as network PVR (nPVR) to a mass audience.
Pace Micro and Universal Electronics Join Forces to Demonstrate Networked Home Technology – June 19, 2006
Pace Micro Technology and Universal Electronics (UEI), today announced their joint development relationship to demonstrate an innovative networked home solution at the upcoming SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Denver, Colorado June 21-23.
Philips, NextVision and Sky Brazil deliver hybrid satellite TV and IP video-on-demand – June 19, 2006
Royal Philips Electronics today announced that its Nexperia STB810 set-top box (STB) semiconductor solution, in combination with software from NextVision, has been selected to power Sky BrazilÂs first offering of dual digital broadcast/Internet protocol(IP) TV services.
ENCIRQ Extends Global Presence to Korea – June 19, 2006
ENCIRQ Corporation today announced its continuing global expansion with the launch of sales and marketing operations in Seoul. With this newest location, ENCIRQ will be able to provide its unique blend of Silicon Valley innovation coupled with outstanding local support to Korean companies who are seeking to build…
Pace Develops DVR Platform Based on CableLabs®’ OCAP DVR Spec – June 14, 2006
Pace Micro Technology today announced it has developed a DVR based upon CableLabs’ OpenCable Applications Platform Digital Video Recorder Spec 0C-SP-OCAP-I02, which will be demonstrated at the upcoming Society of Cable Television Engineers Cable-Tec Expo in Denver, June 21-23, at Exhibit #1372.
Argent Networks Launches Convergent Billing and Mediation For IPTV – June 14, 2006
Argent Networks announced today that it was launching a new application for IPTV billing and mediation as part of its leading ArgentEclipse Convergent Billing and CRM solution. ArgentEclipse now also provides event-based billing for IPTV applications including Video on Demand, Pay-per View, Video Broadcasting, Gaming, Content and IPTV Telephony services.
Detecon Releases New Whitepaper on Telco TV as Part of Triple Play – June 9, 2006
Detecon, Inc. today released its new whitepaper entitled “The Telco TV Component of Triple Play: US Market Outlook.” Developing a full-service video offer is one of the most important facets of the Triple Play battle now forming between local telephone companies and cable operators.
FASTWEB selects Siemens and Juniper Networks to expand its broadband network for IPTV and VoIP services – June 7, 2006
FASTWEB has awarded Siemens and its global partner Juniper Networks, Inc., a contract to further expand its broadband network in response to the growing demand for Triple Play services from both residential and business customers.
Stratacache Launches Software Update Solution for Set-Top Boxes – June 6, 2006
Stratacache today announced OmniCast for STB, a new software solution that facilitates delivery of set-top box (STB) software updates, digital rights management (DRM) upgrades, channel guides, advertising, middleware, and operating system updates.
mPhase Technologies Announces Availability of its IPTV System With Integrated Software-Based Conditional Access – June 6, 2006
mPhase Technologies today announced general availability of an integrated conditional access feature to its flagship IPTV platform, the mPhase TV+ System , incorporating content and revenue protection software from Latens, a leading provider of rights management and conditional access solutions.
Envivio Showcases MPEG-4 IP Video Systems for Quad Play with H.264 Consumer Set-Top Box at GLOBALCOMM2006 – June 6, 2006
At GLOBALCOMM2006, in its booth #47091, Envivio Inc. is showcasing its MPEG-4 IP video systems working on a Sigma Designs based H.264 consumer set-top box. The Envivio® systems enable service providers to deliver quarter common intermediate format (QCIF)…
Stratacache Announces OmniCast for Push VOD – June 6, 2006
Stratacache today announced OmniCast for Push VOD, a new, software-based solution for IPTV and on-demand video providers who want to achieve maximum scale, performance, and efficiency with their existing network equipment and servers while ensuring fast and reliable access to content for their subscribers.
Digital FountainÂs ToughStream Engine Simplifies Integration of FEC into IPTV and Internet TV Applications – June 5, 2006
Digital Fountain, Inc. announced today the availability of the DF ToughStream Engine for streaming applications including IPTV and Internet TV. ToughStream provides application and equipment vendors with the easiest way to incorporate FEC technology into streaming applications.
KyLinTV Makes IPTV Broadcast History – June 5, 2006
KyLinTV, Inc. today unveiled an ambitious lineup of new broadcast channels, bringing together the largest selection of Chinese broadcast entertainment available via IPTV.
IndyCar, and WhiteBlox Cross The Finish Line; Tens of Thousands Of Viewers Surf To Live Online Indy 500 Video Coverage – June 5, 2006
IndyCar Series® Racing and WhiteBlox set a new record for the Indianapolis 500 this year, drawing thousands of online viewers with live broadcasting through seven cameras simultaneously during their Internet coverage on the Indyracing.com and Indy500.com websites.
VCom, CableMatrix, AudioCodes and Emergent Network Solutions Unveil High Quality VoIP Over WiMAX Offering – June 1, 2006
VCom Inc., CableMatrix Technologies, AudioCodes, and Emergent Networks, today announce a live demonstration will be held on June 5 of an IP voice over WiMAX call. The calls will be made from the VCom booth (#66080) to the AudioCodes booth (#53080) during GLOBALCOMM 2006.
European launch of TANDBERG Television IP-based cable system – May 31, 2006
TANDBERG Television is launching its next generation IP head-end infrastructure – the iSIS 8000 Â into the European cable market at ANGA this week. This complete IP-based architecture is designed to enable cable operators to leverage IP technology both at the network core and in last mile TV delivery.
PMC-Sierra Introduces Stand-Alone VDSL2 Analog Front End Device for Triple-Play and IPTV-Enabled Broadband Customer Premises Equipment – May 30, 2006
PMC-Sierra, Inc. today introduced the PM4380 Analog Front End (AFE) for VDSL2 and ADSL2+ Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The highly integrated CMOS device is a stand-alone VDSL2 AFE, enabling Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to quickly bring to market VDSL2 modem or residential gateway products.
Korean IPTV Revenues Expected to Increase to 770 billion KRW by 2012 – May 26, 2006
In the latest report released by ROA Group, titled ÂChallenges for Korean IPTV Industry ROA Group analyzed and prospected the IPTV market in Korea. More specifically the report covers the reason for the IPTV service delay and estimates the possible market size after the service launch.
Sales of Home Media Servers at 50 Million Units by 2010 – May 25, 2006
Annual sales of home media servers will reach nearly 50 million units in the U.S. by the end of 2010, according to Parks Associates’ new report Media Servers: Analysis and Forecasts. The report, which defines a media server as a hard drive-based platform with media sharing software linked via a home network…
Envivio Ships 4Caster HD3 Real Time HD Encoding System – May 25, 2006
Envivio Inc. today announced its 4Caster HD3 real time high definition (HD) encoding system is shipping. HD3 provides the highest quality video at a flexible range of target bit rates between 6 and 12 Mbps. The real time system compresses content for immediate distribution to air or can save files to an onboard hard drive for VOD content creation.
“MOVIEMAKER HD” MPEG-2 High Definition PCI Encoder Launched – May 25, 2006
Garland Partners Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the new Moviemaker HD from Optibase. This new MPEG-2 PCI encoder is the only single-chip, hardware-based card that can support 4:2:2 up to 150MBPS and has been designed for content creation, post-production, archiving and video on demand markets.
Swedish Space Corporation selects BitBand for Providing IPTV Services to Operators in Scandinavia – May 23, 2006
BitBand announced that it has been selected by Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) for providing IPTV services to operators from its ground station, Stockholm Teleport. SSC is a comprehensive Swedish space industry that designs, tests, launches and operates space systems.
ENCIRQ Enables Next Generation IP Set-Top Box Applications from Sumitomo Electric Networks – May 22, 2006
ENCIRQ Corporation, the leading provider of data-centric software for intelligent devices, today announced that its high performance data management solution, the ENCIRQ® Data Foundation Framework, was selected by Sumitomo Electric Networks, Inc., for its next generation IP set-top box, the StreamCruiser® ST1300 Series. Sumitomo Electric Networks began shipments of the StreamCruiser® ST1300 Series in April.
Technology Blogger Documents Consumer Experience of AT&TÂs New U-verse IPTV Service – May 22, 2006
PR tech blogger, Alan Weinkrantz, will log daily posts this week at his blog, www.satechblog.com, showcasing his experience and comments in being trial user of AT&TÂs new U-verse IPTV service which is being deployed in San Antonio.
NeuLion iPTV Platform Featured by IPTV Industry Online Magazine – May 18, 2006
Complete details of the NeuLion iPTV Platform have been published by IPTV Industry, an online trade publication for content and technology partners engaged in the IPTV marketplace. The NeuLion iPTV Platform is an end-to-end encoding, delivery and Set-Top-Box solution.
Narrowstep and Tourism Massachusetts to Launch The First-Ever U.S. Tourism Internet Channel – May 16, 2006
Narrowstep  Inc, in partnership with Tourism Massachusetts, announced that it has developed www.usamass.tv. The channel was introduced to the tourism industry on Tuesday, May 9, at the Travel Industry AssociationÂs International Pow Wow 2006 in Orlando, FL. Tourism Massachusetts markets Boston and Massachusetts as the Gateway to America for international tourists.
Maxisat Selects Ruckus Wireless for In-Home Distribution of VoIP, Internet and IPTV Services – May 15, 2006
Ruckus Wireless, the innovator of smart Wi-Fi technology, today announced that Maxisat Ltd., a leading Finnish triple play provider, has selected the Ruckus Wireless smart Wi-Fi system to solve the growing problem of how to reliably distribute digital voice, video and data services throughout subscriber homes.
TiVo & Brightcove Partner to Deliver Broadband Content to TiVo Subscribers – May 10, 2006
TiVo Inc. and Brightcove today announced an agreement that will enable broadband video published through Brightcove to be distributed directly to TiVo subscriber set top boxes.
Early Pioneer in Pure Digital IPTV Roll-out Launches WealthTV – May 9, 2006
WealthTV announced today that it has reached an affiliation agreement with Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to bring the network’s lifestyle and entertainment channel to Pioneer viewers in over 70 communities in Oklahoma. Within the next few weeks, subscribers to Pioneer’s cable services will be able to enjoy WealthTV’s unique and original programming lineup.
CANAL+ Group Chooses Optibase for Video Over IP – May 8, 2006
Optibase, Ltd., a leading provider of advanced digital head-end solutions, today announced that France’s leading pay TV operator, CANAL+ Group, has chosen Optibase IPTV platforms to provide video over IP capabilities throughout the facility’s premises.
Optibase IPTV Platforms Integrated in Cellular Streaming Service in The United States – May 2, 2006
Optibase, Ltd. today announced that its IPTV streaming platforms are enabling SmartVideo, a provider of management and delivery solutions of content to mobile and cellular devices, to provide full motion TV to Verizon and Cingular mobile subscribers in the United States.
JumpBoxTV Rides With Brightcove – May 2, 2006
Jumpboxtv.com has redesigned its entire delivery platform to utilize BrightcoveÂs services and player. With several episodes ready to debut, (Robert Evans Ask Bob, and Ice-TÂs Cyber Judge) BrightcoveÂs versatile services and products have quickly become a perfect fit for JumpBoxTVÂs short and long-term strategic goals.
Imagine Communications Launches the Broadband Industry’s Most Advanced PersonalizedTV (TM) Platform – May 1, 2006
Imagine Communications, Inc., a new digital video technology company, today announced it has developed the broadband industry’s most advanced PersonalizedTV platform for system operators, and has completed a $9.2 million first round of venture funding from Carmel Ventures and Columbia Capital.
Siemens and Widevine Cooperate to Give IPTV Providers More Options in Protecting Premium Video Content from Piracy – April 24, 2006
Siemens Communications Inc. today announced a global agreement making Widevine Technologies Inc. a certified content protection vendor for broadband carriers delivering Internet protocol television (IPTV) services to viewers via the SiemensR SURPASSR Home Entertainment solution.
DG2L Unveils IndustryÂs First Hybrid High Definition DVB-IP Set-Top-Box – April 24, 2006
DG2L Technologies today announced the upcoming availability of Neuron 2000, the first high definition (1080i) hybrid set-top-box that supports both Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) and ATSC broadcast services as well as Internet Protocol (IP) standards with H.264/AVC compression support.
beXam Digital Media unveils its Mpeg-4 AVC / H.264 Live Encoder SD – April 20, 2006
beXam Digital Media today unveiled their new series of video encoders that fully supports the emerging Mpeg-4 AVC / H.264 and AAC coding standards in live IP and SDI/ASI broadcast environments. This state of the art encoder combines high quality audio and video encoding with durability and stability and is easily manageable through its web based user interface or from within the beXam Digital Media Operations Manager 3.0.
EWAN Launches Global IPtv Service Today at “IPTV & Beyond” Expo in San Diego, CA – April 19, 2006
eWAN1, Inc. announced that it is launching its Global Internet television (IPtv) service today in front of the entire sponsorship and attendee base of the “IPTV & Beyond” Expo being held today and Thursday at the Marriott Del Mar, San Diego, CA. EWAN, a “Panel Sponsor” of the event, is joining other world leading telecommunications and technology companies to present at the Expo, including Motorola, Alcatel, Bell Canada, Siemens, Tut Systems, Inc. and a host of others.
Tut Systems and Verimatrix Win Content Protection and Access Security Contract at MBO Video
Tut Systems, Inc. and Verimatrix today announced that MBO Video LLC/Cim-Tel Cable, LLC of Mannford, OK is deploying next-generation IPTV services utilizing Tut Systems Astria® content processor (CP) and the Verimatrix Content Authority Systems (VCAS).
Envivio Ships Over 400 4Caster B3 Encoders in Six Months – April 18, 2006
Envivio, Inc. announced that it has shipped over 400 4Caster B3 encoding systems for commercial deployment of IPTV and broadcast contribution applications worldwide. With the industryÂs leading picture quality, the flagship system has reached a record number of sales since its introduction six months ago. Applications benefiting from these encoding systems include IPTV, digital satellite news gathering (DSNG), and live broadcasting.
Envivio Debuts MPEG-4 HD IPTV Triple Play Solution on H.264 Consumer Set-Top Box – April 14, 2006
At NAB2006 in its booth #SL4403, Envivio Inc. will debut the world’s first IPTV Triple Play solution featuring MPEG-4 middleware on a Sigma Designs based H.264 consumer set-top box. The Envivio® IPTV Triple Play solution presents an innovative method for service providers to deliver standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) IP video, video on demand (VOD) and middleware with an electronic program guide (EPG) all within a complete MPEG-4 environment.
Land Rover ÂGoes Beyond With New Broadband TV Channel Powered by Narrowstep Inc – April 12, 2006
Narrowstep Inc announced that Land Rover launched a new 24/7 broadband TV channel using the CompanyÂs unique Television Operating System (telvOSÂ). The ÂLand Rover Go Beyond channel will be dedicated to the spirit of adventure and features Land Rover VIPs such as Maria Sharapova, sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, England Rugby International, Lawrence Dallaglio and celebrity photographer, Richard Young.
IPDR.org to Host IPTV Briefing at Billing & OSS World 2006 – April 12, 2006
The Internet Protocol Detail Record Organization (IPDR.org), a collaborative industry consortium and recognized leader in next-generation IP service usage and exchange standards worldwide, today announced it will unveil its industry wide work plan on accounting and settlement standards for IPTV services.
Shenick Addresses IPTV and Triple Play Performance and Quality Issues – April 11, 2006
Shenick Network Systems, an award winning provider of high performance IP communications test systems, today announced that it has added significant IPTV and triple play enhancements to the release of its diversifEye Version 3.0 software.
TANDBERG Television and Arroyo Video Solutions Announce nPVR and Advertising On-Demand Solutions – April 9, 2006
TANDBERG Television and Arroyo Video Solutions, Inc. today announced cutting edge new solutions for network personal video recorder (nPVR) and on-demand advertising. These solutions, which are taking video-on-demand (VOD) to the next level, will be demonstrated at The National Cable and Telecommunications Association’s 2006 National Show this week in Atlanta, April 9-11.
NeuLion to Demonstrate IPTV Platform at NAB 2006 – April 7, 2006
NeuLion, Inc. today announced that it will be demonstrating the NeuLion iPTV Platform at NAB 2006 in Las Vegas, April 22nd through April 27th. The NeuLion iPTV Platform connects the Internet to your TV, delivering high-quality streaming content that you can watch on your TV or PC.  Visit booth SL2407D in the Next Generation Content Delivery Showcase at NAB to experience the possibilities.
Pace Micro Technology Showcases its Family of Products for North America at NCTA’s 2006 National Show April 9-11 in Atlanta – April 3, 2006
Pace Micro Technology, a leading digital set-top box provider specializing in the development of emerging technologies, today announced it will showcase its family of products for North American markets at the National Cable Television Association’s (NCTA) 2006 National Show in Atlanta April 9-11.
MiraVid Announces Release of TeleSightTM Real-Time Analyzer Featuring Full H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Support – March 29, 2006
MiraVid Inc. today announced the release of TeleSight Real-time Analyzer. TeleSight is the first automated real-time conformance analyzer on the market that can support up to 20 streams simultaneously. TeleSight will be demonstrated at NAB 2006, April 24-27, in the AVC Alliance booth (SL1976 in South Hall 2).
Narrowstep Inc Appoints new CEO – March 28, 2006
Narrowstep Inc announced today that Stephen Beaumont, 49, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He replaces Iolo Jones, the CompanyÂs visionary founder, who will continue as Chief Strategy Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. The Company also announced that cable pioneer Roger L. Werner, Jr., 56, has joined its Board, increasing the number of members to eight.
Pace Introduces Vegas DVR Product – March 20, 2006
Pace Micro Technology today announced its latest all-digital DVR product, the Vegas TDC575 SD-DVR. This all digital, dual-tuner SD-DVR is a perfect complement for MSOs who are looking for a low cost DVR solution in an all digital network. It is a richly featured set-top that includes advanced connectivity, DOCSIS/DSG, and a processor powerful enough to support both current and future technology requirements. Vegas supports CableLabs® OpenCable Application Platform and has also been integrated with the latest electronic program guide and Video on Demand applications deployed in the market today.
Arroyo Features Next Gen IPTV Networked Video Solution at TelecomNEXT, March 21-22 in Las Vegas – March 15, 2006
Arroyo Video Solutions, Inc., creator of innovative video networking software that powers the delivery of personalized television, today announced it will feature its next generation IPTV networked video solution in IBM’s booth #649 at the USTelecom Association’s TelecomNEXT Conference & Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, March 21-22.
.Detecon to Participate in IPTV Industry Panel Discussion – March 5, 2006
Detecon, Inc. today announced that it has been invited to participate at one of the industryÂs leading events as part of a panel discussion entitled IPTV Â A Business and Technical Overview. The panel is part of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference & Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference.
Vivace Semiconductor Unveils Strategy to Deliver Next-Generation Video Processing Chips – March 1, 2006
Vivace Semiconductor today unveiled its strategy and roadmap for delivering programmable, low-power solutions to developers of integrated displays/digital televisions (DTV) and portable media player products. Based on the companyÂs patented and production-proven ViViD Media engine technology, VivaceÂs feature-rich solutions are optimized for fast-moving market segments — providing a range of integrated capabilities, supporting multiple video & audio standards, & consuming very low power when delivering full-rate video.
VCom CableVista Edge Decoder Approved by Adelphia and Cox – February 20, 2006
VCom Inc. announces that after successful field testing, its CableVista Digital Simulcast Edge Decoder, has been approved by Adelphia Communications and Cox Communications. Approvals from additional US and International Cable Multiple System Operators (MSOs) are anticipated. Several mid-size MSOs have also deployed CableVista.
JumpBoxTV Signs Robert Evans, Ice-T and Mike Richards to Star in New Original Web Series – February 17, 2006
JumpBoxTV Networks today announced it has signed Robert Evans, Ice-T, and Mike Richards to star in three original Web series created and produced by the company. Jumpboxtv.com, which also launches its ÂLine-Up site today, will debut with promos of these programs, another original content show, and an exclusive unseen interview with the stars and director of Will & Grace as a salute to the showÂs final season before fully launching later this month.
ITV Local to Broadcast Live Basketball Event Using Narrowstep’s TelVOSÂ – February 14, 2006
ITV Local, the new broadband TV channel for the South and South East of England powered by TelVOSÂ, Narrowsteps Television Operating System will be broadcasting a Pay-per-view basketball match with NBA star Dennis Rodman LIVE on ValentineÂs Day.
IPDR.org IPTV Standards Initiative at Cisco Systems Feb. 23-24 – February 13, 2006
The Internet Protocol Detail Record Organization (IPDR.org) today announced it will host an open, industry wide meeting to focus on accounting and settlement standards for IPTV services. This would be applicable to telephony service providers, voice operators, broadband network providers, cable operators, entertainment content partners, support vendors, media & analysts.
Visit London announces new strategy for London TV using NarrowstepÂs TelVOSÂ – February 13, 2006
Visit London, the official visitor organisation for London has today launched its own 24 hour broadband channel on visitlondon.com, using Narrowstep IncÂs, Television Operating System (TelVOSÂ). The new Narrowstep channel not only makes the contents of London TV available to 137 mill. broadband users around the world, but also instantly available on PCÂs & Macs.
MatrixStream to release worldÂs first High Definition IPTV – February 8, 2006
MatrixStream Technologies, Inc., will soon be releasing the worldÂs first H.264 AVC (advance video codec) Video on Demand and IPTV Set Top Box (STB) and PC Player capable of the highest of high definition (HD) signal formats with 1080 vertical pixels by 1920 horizontal pixels.
Brix Networks Unveils Comprehensive IPTV Service Assurance Portfolio – February 6, 2006
Brix Networks today unveiled its new BrixVision (TM) IPTV service assurance portfolio, a comprehensive offering that gives service providers complete visibility into the quality of video content, the underlying delivery infrastructure, and the overall customer experience.
Tut Systems Wins $3m+ Contract to Expand IPTV Headend with MPEG-4 AVC at Iowa Network Services – January 30, 2006
Tut Systems, Inc. today announced that Iowa Network Services (INS) is deploying its next-generation IPTV services utilizing Tut Systems’ Astria® content processor (CP) with its market- leading MPEG-4 AVC encoding and transcoding solutions. The INS expansion, which will be one of world’s largest MPEG-4 AVC deployments, is the latest in a series of wins for Tut Systems’ MPEG-4 AVC solution.
Tektronix Introduces IPTV Video Quality Measurement (VQM) Package – January 30, 2006
Tektronix, Inc. announced the availability of the Spectra2|VQM (Video Quality Measurement) monitoring solution for the diagnosis and analysis of streaming video transmitted over Internet Protocol (IP). Spectra2|VQM helps users identify the causes of poor digital image quality, such as packet loss, delay or data corruption in the IP transport network.
Entone and Verimatrix Team to Provide Secure VoD Delivery – January 30, 2006
Looking to help IPTV operators protect their on-demand content from unwanted service theft and piracy, Entone Technologies and Verimatrix, Inc. today announced that EntoneÂs widely-deployed StreamLiner network video recorder (NVR) is integrated with the Verimatrix Content Authority System (VCAS).
IPDR.org Announces IPTV Standards Initiative – January 23, 2006
The Internet Protocol Detail Record Organization (IPDR.org) today announced it will host an open, industry wide meeting to focus on accounting and settlement standards for IPTV services. This would be applicable to telephony service providers, voice operators, broadband network providers, cable operators, entertainment content partners, support vendors, media and analysts.
IPTV Market Drives Record Year for SkyStream in 2005 – January 18, 2006
SkyStream, a provider of IP video delivery, today announced that increased sales in its IPTV video headend and satellite direct-to-home and VSAT businesses led to record revenue growth in 2005. SkyStream achieved 11 percent net income for the fourth quarter, and was profitable for the entire year on an EBIT basis.
Tut Systems Showcases Leading MPEG-4 AVC Solution at Triple Play Showcase – January 18, 2006
Tut Systems Inc., an industry leader enabling the delivery of next-generation data and video services over broadband networks, will showcase its industry-leading MPEG-4 AVC solutions for encoding and transcoding on 25-27 January at TVoDSL and Triple Play Showcase 2006 at Stand #213.
Save the date for the O’Reilly Where 2.0 Conference – January 13, 2006
At the debut of Where 2.0 last June, we identified the rough borders of the location-aware technology space, with speakers from MSN Virtual Earth, Google Maps, Yahoo!, ESRI, open source GIS, the world of map mash-up hackers, and more. For the second conference, we’re focusing on lighting the commercial fires around this new technology.
IPTV Celebrations for Chinese New Year – January 11, 2006
KyLinTV today announced the details of over 200 hours of new and exclusive special programs for KyLinTV subscribers. A special package of exciting live events and new programs directly from China will be broadcasted by the IPTV service through February12, 2006 in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Establishing an IPTV Industry Chain in 2006 – January 10, 2006
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Internet VAS–Focus Report on IPTV 2005 to their offering. This report is based on our solid understanding of the Chinese telecommunication and media markets, with a focus on telecom and VAS. There are combined in-depth interviews with professionals in relevant industries with our broad collection of second-hand materials.
Arroyo Announces Agreement with Charter for VoD Services – January 9, 2006
Arroyo Video Solutions, Inc. today announced an agreement with Charter Communications, Inc. to provide Arroyo OnDemand to support the rollout of video on demand (VOD) technology in Alcoa, Tennessee.
MatrixStream to showcase High Definition IPTV over Powerline at CES 2006 – December 30, 2005
MatrixStream Technologies, Inc., will be demonstrating at CES the worldÂs first H.264 AVC (advance video codec) Video on Demand and IPTV Set Top Box (STB) and PC Player capable of the highest of high definition (HD) signal formats with 1080 vertical pixels by 1920 horizontal pixels.
Seasoned Executives Join Leading IPTV Digital Entertainment Distribution Network Team – December 29, 2005
DAVE.TV announced today the addition of Rex Wong and Lee (Trey) Gaskins, III, to its management team as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer/President. Wong also joins DAVE.TV’s Board of Directors. DAVE.TV is the first cross-platform digital delivery network that delivers IPTV and video over IP to TVs, PCs, portable and mobile devices.
Shanghai Telecom Collaborating with Siemens to Provide IPTV Services in China – December 21, 2005
Chinese broadband operator Shanghai Telecom Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) will be collaborating with Siemens to offer Internet protocol television (IPTV) services to a national market that now includes about 25 million broadband users and 360 million television viewers, announced the Siemens Communications Group at a press conference held today in Shanghai, China.
IPTV for Education: KyLinTV Leads the Way Adding 700+ Hours of Educational Programs – December 21, 2005
KyLinTV today announced the premier of more than 700 hours of new educational programming for students of all ages. The spotlight, called Geo and Why, is dedicated to science, nature and other educational programming for students of all ages and with varied interests.
Tut Systems Leverages IPTV Expertise Internationally – December 20, 2005
Tut Systems Inc. today announced that it has achieved more than 100% growth in the volume of IPTV business won in 2005 compared to 2004. This achievement is a clear indication of Tut Systems’ successful execution of its international growth strategy through direct and indirect channels.
Brix Networks Announces Enhanced IP Video Quality Algorithm to Ensure Success in IPTV Rollouts – December 5, 2005
Brix Networks, the trusted provider of the most widely deployed service assurance solutions for interactive applications, today announced an enhanced IP video quality algorithm — the Brix Video Quality Index (Brix VQI) — that ensures providers’ success with their IPTV rollouts.
Continental Vista Broadcasting Group Adds iSeeTV to Suite of Broadcast Network Properties – November 30, 2005
Continental Vista Broadcasting Group Inc. today announced the addition of iSeeTV to its suite of broadcast networks. iSeeTV will offer customer-facing turnkey broadcast-network solutions to the entertainment, music, and sports industries. iSeeTV will enable the company to deliver the power and convenience of its solutions to the to the IPTV industry and general public.
SupportSoft and Thomson Team to Automate IPTV, VoIP and Broadband Connectivity – November 29, 2005
SupportSoft, Inc. today announced with Thomson, the leading provider of DSL CPE worldwide, the successful integration of products from both companies to automate the installation of triple play services. The two companies will initially showcase the combined solution’s capabilities for “zero-touch configuration” of DSL CPE, as well as online, easy-to-install customer-driven installation for either new VoIP or IPTV service upgrades at a series of demonstrations this week in Germany.
IPTV in Europe Sees France as the Leading Country – November 29, 2005
European IPTV: Market assessment and forecasts to 2009 is the latest report TV analyst Daniel Schmitt. In it he considers the increasingly competitive arena of Pay TV and the opportunities for IPTV operators in sixteen European markets. The analysis is supported by historic and forecast data covering IPTV penetration, subscribers and market share as well as detailed data and analysis on Cable, Satellite and Free-to-air TV.
RADCOM Creates New Post to Focus on Global Partnerships – November 23, 2005
RADCOM Ltd. today announced the appointment of Uzi Yahav to the newly created position of vice president, business development. Mr. Yahav is responsible for creating new business opportunities to accelerate the company’s growth.
IPTV Set to Skyrocket: 53.7M Subscribers, $44B in Service Revenue by 2009, Says Infonetics Research – November 15, 2005
IPTV service revenue, subscribers, and capital expenditures are increasing rapidly, says a new report by analyst firm Infonetics Research, IPTV Equipment and Services Market Outlook.
Pace Beefs Up Account Management Team – November 7, 2005
Pace Micro Technology today announced it has added two seasoned regional account executives to its rapidly expanding account management team. Jim Holzel and Mark Besocke join Brian Cotter, Pace America’s director of national accounts, to serve operators in the eastern & western regions of the US.
Arroyo Debuts its IPTV Video On Demand Solution at TelcoTV – November 7, 2005
Arroyo Video Solutions, Inc., creator of an innovative software infrastructure that powers the world of personalized television, today announced that it will demonstrate for the first time its comprehensive on demand services solution for IPTV at this week’s TelcoTV Conference & Expo in San Diego, Calif., November 9-10, in booth #413.
itaas Wraps Up First istart Developer Conference – November 1, 2005
itaas Inc., provider of an innovative and compelling suite of video on demand (VOD) products, and the only provider of end-to-end iTV services in the digital video industry, today announced the successful conclusion of its first developer conference, Interactive ’05. Co-Sponsored by Scientific Atlanta, this invitation-only event for itaas’ istart program members and co-sponsored by Scientific-Atlanta, Interactive ’05 was held in Atlanta on October 20-21.
IEC Broadband World Forum Europe 2005 Pioneers Through Informations Frontier – October 12, 2005
Discussing triple play, IPTV challenges, and more, the International Engineering Consortium (IEC) hosted an unmatched Broadband World Forum Europe 2005, bringing together the world’s top executive players to share the latest communications breakthroughs, drawing nearly 6,000 industry professionals to register for this conference and exhibition, held at the Palacio Municipal de Congresos in Madrid, Spain.
Tut Systems Drives Independent Telco’s IPTV Service – October 11, 2005
Tut Systems Inc. today announced that Canby Telephone commissioned its Astria(R) content processors to deliver advanced IPTV services, known as Canby Digital Television, to customers in Canby, Oregon.
Isocore Leads the Industry’s First Triple Play, IPTV, High Speed Data and Advanced Services – October 11, 2005
Isocore, the technology validation leader in next-generation IP and optical networking, today announced the successful completion of its Fall Leading Edge Code testing event at which leading vendors from the MPLS, GMPLS, and optical industry participated.
Aeon Digital International Announces a Breakthrough in IPTV & PVR Functionality – October 10, 2005
Aeon Digital International (ADI) unveils its new IPTV Diva® Enabled 32″, 37″& 42″ LCD TVs with built-in Digital Video Recorder (DVR) technology, at the Hong Kong Electronic Show being held October 13th to the 16th, 2005. More than simply a leading edge LCD TV, ADI will be showcasing the world’s first LCD TV with all of these Diva® Enabled features…
MRG Forecasts Global IPTV Growth at 36 Million in 2009 – October 10, 2005
Multimedia Research Group, Inc. announces its new semi-annual IPTV (or IP TV) forecast, “IPTV Global Forecast 2005 – 2009: September 2005,” as part of its IPTV Tracking Service. Projecting growth from 3.7 million subscribers in 2005 to 36.9 million in 2009, the report also forecasts subscriber revenue growth from $880 million to $9.9 billion in 2005-2009.
Entone Selected for World’s Largest IPTV VOD Deployment – October 3rd, 2005
Entone Technologies announced today that PCCW, operator of the worldÂs largest deployment of IPTV services, has selected Entone to support its deployment of on demand service. PCCW is globally recognized for its deployment of the worldÂs largest IPTV service, now Broadband TV, which has attracted over 441,000 subscribers since its launch approximately two years ago.
X2 Introduces Industry First IPTV Enabled Media Center PC Powered by DAVE.TV – September 20, 2005
X2 Corporation today announces the IPTV MEGA PC Media Center powered by DAVE.TV and the DAVE Media Center (DMCÂ) software. X2 recently announced a strategic partnership with DAVE.TV, a global IPTV digital entertainment distribution network, in which the companies are working together and collaborating in building cutting-edge IPTV and ITV platforms.
IMAKE to Participate in IPTV Rollout Discussion at Digital Hollywood Conference – September 15, 2005
IMAKE announced its participation in a panel discussion at the 2005 Digital Hollywood Fall conference. The panel discussion, entitled “The Telco Advantage and the IPTV Digital Home: Gateway to Services: VOIP, Wireless Music, Broadband and Set-top,” will be held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday, September 20, from 9:00 to 10:15 am.
Leading Research Report Rates Amino as Top IPTV Set-Top Box Vendor – September 13, 2005
Amino Communications has been named top worldwide supplier of IP set-top boxes by US technology analyst organization, ABI Research. The report also confirms Amino’s position as the second largest volume supplier – a position achieved after only two years in the IPTV set-top box market.
Telechemy Launches Video Performance Monitoring Technology for IPTV – September 13, 2005
Telchemy Incorporated announced that it has integrated IPTV performance measurement into the VQmon/SA-VM video analysis software product. VQmon/SA-VM provides the fastest route for network equipment vendors to embed real-time Video over IP monitoring into set-top boxes, head-end systems, probes, analyzers and routers.
Service Providers Worldwide Driving Video/IPTV with Cisco IP NGN – September 9, 2005
Cisco Systems today announced continued momentum on its leadership with service providers around the world in delivery of video/IPTV services over its IP Next Generation Network (IP NGN) reference architecture.
Traditional rules won’t work for internet television says Ofcom – May 6, 2005
Ofcom has said it would be impossible for it to effectively police television content streamed over the internet and this job must rest with the individual viewer. The warning from the communications watchdog comes after proposals from Brussels aim to make media regulators such as Ofcom responsible for keeping television content on the internet clean.
Court blocks TV anti-piracy tech rules – May 6, 2005
People buying the next generation of digital televisions will be able to record and then watch their favorite shows later, after all. A federal appeals court on Friday threw out government rules requiring built-in, anti-piracy technology to let broadcasters and studios prevent digital shows from being copied.
Internet can help entertainment industry boom – May 6, 2005
Whilst many a traditional marketer has endeavored to cater to the influence of this growing demographic it was pertinent to show case the importance of integrating the Internet and mobile as a vital medium in the traditional media mix to highlight new age patterns that influence the decision making process.
‘Rocketboom’ May Be Future of TV News – May 6, 2005
Rocketboom” is a Monday-through-Friday video Web log, or vlog, staged as a mini-newscast. Modeled on television yet summoned from cyberspace, each bite-sized dispatch shines a light on what the future seems to be: Whatever you feel like putting out there, accessible to anyone at any time, and (since there will no longer need to be fixed roles in this process) whatever everyone else feels like putting out there for you.
ITVN Announces Free Offer of 5,000 Broadband Enabled TV Set Top Boxes to Consumers Nationwide – May 6, 2005
ITVN, a leader in the fast growing Internet Protocol Television (‘IPTV’) market, is offering up to 5,000 of ITVN’s consumer friendly TV set top boxes at no cost on a ‘first come first served’ basis and including a free 15-day subscription to one of ITVN’s critically acclaimed interactive IPTV networks.
SkyStream Hosts Special Forum of Leading European IPTV Companies – May 4, 2005
SkyStream(R), the leader in IP video delivery, today announced it will host a special forum for leading European IPTV companies to discuss emerging trends in IPTV content and business models.
Amdocs wins SBC contract to support IPTV – May 4, 2005
Amdocs won a multimillion-dollar, multiyear contract from SBC Communications Inc. to support SBC’s “Project Lightspeed” initiative, the communications company said Wednesday.
Verizon Inks Content Pacts In Advance of IPTV Launch – May 2, 2005
Verizon Communications Inc. on Friday unveiled additional programming for the launch of its TV network later this year, a small step toward the telecommunications company’s head-to-head competition with cable and satellite TV operators.
Alcatel launches an IPTV Solution Center for the Asia Pacific region – April 27, 2005
Alcatel today announced the launch of its IPTV Solution Center for the Asia Pacific region in Shanghai, China. Managed by a dedicated team of IPTV experts, the center also brings first-hand triple play experience to Alcatel’s telecom operator customers.
Telcos Face Tough Road Deploying IPTV: Report – April 26, 2005
After the false starts of the late 1990s, North American telecommunications carriers are salivating at the prospect of delivering television to consumers over their IP networks. However, a new report from Forrester research notes that, for all their excitement, “it is a long road from today’s flashy Consumer Electronics Show (CES) demos to mass adoption of telco IPTV.”
Narrowstep has already established general distribution agreements for High TV with a multiple ISPs – April 21, 2005
Income derived from narrowcasting services will for a large part depend on the commercial success of the respective Channels, as income is correlated to the number of viewers and revenue sharing agreements with regard to sponsoring, advertising and e-commerce.
SeaChange Provides On-Demand Platform for Nationwide IP Television Service in Japan – April 19, 2005
SeaChange International today announced that its video-on-demand (VOD) system is supporting “OnDemand TV,” the IP television service slated for launch this spring over NTT-East and NTT-West broadband systems, Japan’s largest telecommunications networks.
Broadband Television: Anytime, Anyplace and Anywhere - April 6, 2005
When Digital Media Net first published a company profile on Narrowstep Inc. (Â Paint A Thousand Words Â- April 2003), the company had just launched High TV as the first of a series of unique broadband TV channels. Two years later, April 2005, we will take an in-depth look at the companyÂs current status.
TANDBERG Brings IPTV Delivery to Telco TV – November 15, 2004
TANDBERG Television will showcase its market-leading encoding solutions for IP television at the upcoming Telco TV show in Orlando. Visitors to the TANDBERG Television booth will be able to hear about the companyÂs lead in IPTV deployments and the development of bandwidth-saving advanced encoding solutions….