In a further boost to digital content ownership models such as UltraViolet, cloud platform Akamai has introduced technology advancements for the rapidly evolving online entertainment industry in the areas of security and delivery, as well broader support for emerging business models. Building on its Intelligent Platform, Akamai has introduced new solutions to enhance its next-generation […]

Manycast is partnering with Mirifice to promote the use of MiriMON technology for TV Content Consumption and QoE monitoring. MiriMON provides the TV operator with real-time and historical intelligence about content consumption (linear channels, VoD, OTT etc), including popularity and the customer Quality of Experience. This intelligence empowers the operator to negotiate more cost-effective content […]

Digital TV content delivery platform enabler S3 Group has confirmed that the BBC is using its StormTest Development Center for its automated testing needs. The broadcaster will use this technology for its BBC iPlayer product, including testing for multiplatform delivery to devices that can range from connected TVs, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, tablet devices and […]

GlobeCast and France 24 have confirmed they will launch a Hybrid Broadband Broadcast Television (HbbTV) trial in early 2012 with the support of Orange and SES. The service, to be offered to satellite viewers of France 24, initially in Western Europe, will add a layer of interactivity to satellite TV programming by harnessing the capability […]

Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, and INVIA have entered into an agreement enabling INVIA to develop products incorporating Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures for use by licensees of CRI’s DPA patents. INVIA provides security-related semiconductor design IP and embedded software to ASIC and FPGA designers. “As part of our focus on delivering […]

Cryptography Research, a division of Rambus, and INVIA  have entered into an agreement enabling INVIA to develop products incorporating Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures for use by licensees of CRI’s DPA patents. INVIA provides security-related semiconductor design IP and embedded software to ASIC and FPGA designers. “As part of our focus on delivering high-quality, tamper-resistant […]

A1 Telekom Austria Deploys End-to-End IPTV Quality Assurance Solution from Agama Agama Technologies, the DTV quality assurance expert, has announced that A1 Telekom Austria, the country’s leading telecommunications company, has expanded its IPTV quality monitoring set-up with Agama’s Embedded Monitoring Solution to cover the complete end-to-end service distribution. With this deployment, A1 strengthens its strategic […]

Rovi has announced that automaker MINI and its agency Mediaplus are participating in the launch of the Rovi Smart TV Advertising programme in Germany. The programme enables companies to develop and introduce innovative advertising campaigns across HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and other Internet-connected devices. The launch in Germany builds on the success of similar programs […]

VideoHub, a division of Tremor Video, and Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, have announced an alliance giving VideoHub customers access to Nielsen Online Campaign Rating gross rating points (GRPs) via VideoHub for Advertisers. The relationship marks the first time Nielsen has integrated its GRP data with an online video advertising platform. The collaboration […]

The inexorable march towards digitisation and digital broadcasting is set to have a positive ripple effect on global video test equipment (VTE) markets. The key challenge for vendors will be to design open testing systems and to maintain margins, even while offering consumers cost-effective products with enhanced functionalities. Analysis from Frost & Sullivan Global Video […]