June 24, 2008

ABI Predicts Growth in Conditional Access Systems

by Alan Harten

In 2007, the market for conditional access systems was comprised of legacy vendors such as NDS and Nagravision, newer players such as Widevine and Verimatrix, and new entries from giants such as Cisco and Sun Microsystems.
This robust competitive environment was one factor in the growth of the market as it surpassed $1 billion worldwide […]



June 23, 2008

IPTV Black Screen Errors reduced, claims Shenick

by Alan Harten

Shenick Network Systems, provider of per-flow IP communication test and monitoring systems, announced an upgrade to servicEye™, Shenick’s IPTV performance monitoring and service assurance solution, that provides IPTV providers with the ability to detect black screen failure and audio cut out in seconds.
Detecting video and audio errors quickly means that IPTV providers can reduce […]



June 20, 2008

Packet Vision Frame-Accurate Advertising Over IPTV

by Alan Harten

Packet Vision, video advertising provider and TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group, have announced that they have partnered to deliver an advanced targeted advertising solution.
The companies have built what they believe to be the world’s only solution capable of delivering truly frame-accurate splicing in H.264 over IPTV, which is a key component in […]



June 18, 2008

TANDBERG launches MediaModeler

by Jan Harris

TANDBERG Television has launched its MediaModeler Content Management System which will allow operators to provide enhanced video search, discover and scheduling capabilities.
The new technology promises to increase customer satisfaction by enabling the user experience to be personalized, and offer operators new Internet revenue opportunities through the convergence of TV, PC and mobile services.
The […]



June 18, 2008

Comtrend, Self Installation IPTV

by Grant Draper

NXTcomm08 will be the host to various launches and demonstrations, including Comtrend Corporation’s launch of two new products the PowerGrid 902 UPA compliant Powerline Ethernet Adapter and the CT-5363 Wireless ADSL2+ Router.
The products are running parallel with technology, identifying the need to keep up with services such as IPTV and Home Networking.
The local area network […]



June 17, 2008

iBAHN installs ETVi at Custom House Hotel

by Jan Harris

Building on the earlier installation of iBAHN’s advanced High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) solution, the Custom House Hotel in London’s Canary Wharf, has now selected iBAHN’s Digital in-room entertainment package, ETVi.
The service will benefit business travelers, and also visitors to the 2012 Olympics - the hotel is a preferred hospitality provider for athletes, volunteers, […]



June 17, 2008

Amino launches digital HD IPTV STB

by Jan Harris

Cambridge-based Amino Communications launched the first 100% digital HD IPTV set-top-box (STB) at the NXTcomm conference in Las Vegas this week.
The AmiNET130M STB is cheaper and simpler to install than other HD IPTV STB, and its compact design and sleek, black casing will complement most home decor.
It is designed for use with HD-ready flatscreens, […]



June 16, 2008

HD Programming Available To Hotels Worldwide

by Rohan Parker

The announcement was made today by the CEOs of Swisscom Hospitality Services and Tangerine Global, Leo Brand and Stuart Levin, that the two companies will be collaborating to bring premium high definition programming to hotel rooms throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East.
Swisscome is a known leader in providing broadband based internet solutions […]



June 16, 2008

Win Multimedia selects Digisoft IPTV

by Alan Harten

Digisoft.tv, provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media & entertainment markets, has announced that Win Multimedia Co. Ltd. (WM) of Thailand has selected Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and IPTV set top box middleware to deliver premium IPTV services in the Thai and Chinese markets.
WM plans to launch their IPTV service […]



June 13, 2008

Two Midwest Telcos choose Comtrend NexusLink

by Alan Harten

Comtrend Corp, supplier of broadband, VoIP and data networking equipment, has announced that two U.S. regional telecom companies, Rural Telephone and Bayland Telephone, have adopted Comtrend’s NexusLink ADSL2+ Bonded modems as their exclusive residential platform for ADSL2+ deployment.
The selections make it possible for both companies to deliver IPTV, HD programming and other next-generation services […]



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