Zoran Corporation, a provider of digital solutions for the digital entertainment market, has joined MoCA, the worldwide standard for home entertainment networking, as an Associate level member. Zoran supplies SD and HD set-top box processor platforms to operators across the globe for digital satellite, cable and terrestrial set-top applications. To date, Zoran has shipped more […]
Digital TV technology specialist Pace has acquired Latens Systems, the Belfast-based specialist in software-based Conditional Access/DRM and Middleware solutions for the pay-TV market in a £28.75 million (E32.72m) cash deal, of which £10 million is deferred and payable in 2012 subject to the achievement of conditions. Latens offers its solutions across cable, IPTV, DTH,and DTT, […]
Virgin Media has revealed first details of its upcoming TiVo-powered HD/3D set top box which will give customers a record breaking 1 TeraByte of PVR storage. The new HD/3D set top box will launch alongside Virgin Media’s new TiVo-powered next generation connected TV service scheduled for later this year, and will be capable of storing […]
Netgear, a global networking company, has confirmed that the Netgear Roku Player is immediately available at major consumer electronics stores across the US. The Netgear Roku Player, priced at $89.99, makes it possible for consumers to instantly access over 100,000 movies and TV shows, live sporting events, music and more – directly from the Internet […]
Dream Multimedia, supplier of Linux-based set-top boxes, has warned consumers not to buy stolen goods. 128 Dreamboxes model DM8000 HD PVR were stolen in a burglary recently. Dream has reported the matter to the authorities, who are investigating. It can be assumed the stolen Dreamboxes will be offered for sale at particularly attractive prices. Consumers […]
STB specialist Pace has completed the acquisition of 2Wire. Broadband CPE manufacturer 2Wire has a number of clients in the tier-one telco market, particularly in the North American market, including AT&T. The company was previously owned by a consortium which includes Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Telmex and Oak Investment Partners. The deal is expected to make UK-based […]
Following rumours on financial sites Netgem confirms it is evaluating the acquisition of Pirelli Broadband Solutions, as part of non exclusive discussions. Installed in over 3 million homes around the world, Netgem’s set-top-boxes and software are deployed by customers such as: SFR in France, Telstra in Australia, Monaco Telecom, Telekom Slovenia, Elisa in Finland, Spec-Com […]
ARD, ZDF and five other broadcasters transmit High Definition programmes free-to-air in Germany whereas RTL, SAT1, Pro7, VOX, Kabel1 and SPORT1, which is starting from November 1 st, can only be received with an HD+ compatible satellite receiver. Set-top box specialist STRONG is now launching its fully equipped SRT 7805 satellite receiver. With its built-in […]
The worldwide market for digital STBs – including hard-to-track free-to-air (FTA) satellite (DBS) boxes – will grow from 205 million in 2010 to 226 million in 2015 according to ABI Research. Shipments in North America and Western Europe are falling following largely successful digital transitions, while Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe all see significant […]
Capablue, the Web – TV convergence agency, has launched Connected, its fully customisable portal platform for multiple devices and content platforms. Connected is a platform for the rapid development and deployment of video sites to TVs. Developed in partnership with Brightcove and TV Genius, it delivers a simple managed solution for content owners to provide […]