Advanced Television

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Cable Labs speed test

Cable Europe Labs has introduced new product certification for equipment instrumental in helping to keep cable at the head of the network speed race.  The products that have successfully passed the Cable Europe Labs certification process are the following EuroDOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems: AVM FRITZ Box 6320 Cisco EPC3008 “Pushing the speed envelope requires ensuring […]

January 26, 2011

JDSU 40G certifier

JDSU has introduced its next-generation cable certifier, the JDSU Certifier40G. The innovative handheld test solution is the fastest and most advanced cable certifier for growing enterprise network bandwidth demands – including local access networks (LAN), storage area networks (SAN), and data centers.   The JDSU Certifier40G supports those responsible for quality, reliable performance of private businesses, […]

January 18, 2011

Video Metrix 2.0 from ComScore

ComScore, the measuring the digital world specialist, has confirmed the UK launch of Video Metrix 2.0, the next generation of comScore’s online video measurement service. The new service offers several enhancements – including reporting of online video ad impressions – designed better to align with the realities of today’s online video landscape. “The dynamics of […]

January 13, 2011

Witbe iPhone iPad performance monitoring

A gobal expert in testing and monitoring Quality of Experience on all three screens (computer / mobile / television), Witbe now fulfills the specific requirements of the latest generation of Apple terminals: iPhone and iPad. iPhone and iPad services provide huge potential in terms of revenue and image for industry players and companies that integrate […]

January 13, 2011

Netia trials IPTV

Polish telco Netia has commenced a trial IPTV services in the cities of Wroclaw and Torun. The trials are e available to around 25,000 households. Netia is also testing VDSL2 technology, and hopes to offer speeds of up to 50 Mbps using VDSL2, and up to 100 Mbps over its Ethernet network. The base package […]

December 20, 2010

CSIRO trials TV aerial Wi-Fi

The CSIRO has commenced testing its wireless broadband technology, which uses existing TV antennas, at the first National Broadband Network roll-out site of Smithton in Tasmania. The system, named Ngara, works by installing antennas on existing TV broadcasting towers that transmit wireless broadband to households through their existing TV antennas, although slightly modified as some […]

December 17, 2010

Barb: PC meters for online TV ratings viable

The Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (Barb) has said that its field test of a new meter that tracks TV watched through a PC or laptop has shown the system could be a ‘viable’ way of measuring the medium. Barb announced the test panel of 75 homes equipped with meters supplied by Kantar/TNS in June this […]

December 16, 2010

Nielsen in China research JV

Audience research specialist Nielsen and Beijing China Cable Union Data Services have formed a joint venture to research the growth of digital television in China. The new firm, Nielsen-CCData, will work with cable digital TV operators, media owners, content providers, advertisers and ad agencies to provide better understanding of the changing viewing habits of Chinese […]

December 16, 2010

Comcast tests hybrid Internet-cable device

Comcast is testing a new service that knits together television and the Internet, in an effort to compete against other integrated service providers. Under the new system, which is being tested in Augusta, content flows through a set-top box that combines features of the Internet with those of a DVR. Users can watch and search […]

December 14, 2010

Verizon, DirecTV testing LTE home broadband

Verizon Wireless and DirecTV are testing an in-home broadband and video service in Erie, Pennsylvania. The companies are looking to pair Verizon’s new 4G LTE broadband with DirecTV broadcast satellite content. By bundling the two services, Verizon and DirecTV could effectively compete with cable companies outside Verizon’s traditional FiOS service footprint. According to reports, the […]

December 14, 2010