State Micro Technology Corporation (SMiT), a leading global CAM manufacturer, has announced that it has joined the CI Plus LLP as its seventh partner. In August 2009, SMiT became the first CAM manufacturer to commercially launch CI PLUS CAMs for Ziggo, the largest cable operator in the Netherlands. Since then, SMiT has successfully completed integration […]
Web-enabled devices have become a key growth segment for the global consumer electronics industry. So-called “smart” devices connected to the Internet create opportunities for advertisers to catch consumer attention while they are actively searching for content or information. In-Stat research estimates that the value of this ad-supported content discovery will reach $2.4 billion by 2015. […]
Comcast has reached a deal with Skype that will allow Comcast subscribers to make HD quality video calls through their televisions. Using the Skype software, a video camera, a set-top box and a special remote control, Comcast customers will be able to make and receive video or audio calls and text messages. It does not […]
SeaChange International has expanded its range of multi-screen advertising capabilities with the announcement of a joint solution with This Technology, a provider of software solutions for advertising insertion. The joint solution provides video operators with a single web-based interface to manage advertising campaigns across VoD, Internet and mobile platforms. Immediately available and planned for demonstrations […]
Motorola Mobility has confirmed that ESPN will use Motorola’s video distribution solution to transition all programming for ESPN and ESPN-2 networks to an MPEG-4 HD format, freeing up precious bandwidth to increase the number of HD services offered. Motorola’s solution also positions ESPN to offer both 1080p60 HD and 3D TV programming when service providers […]
T-Vips, a global specialist in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, has announced that FMH-Nova, the Greek digital satellite pay TV platform, has selected and installed T-Vips solutions to distribute digital terrestrial programming wirelessly to four transmitter sites across Greece. FMH-Nova has chosen to deploy the T T-Vips TVG420 ASI to IP Video Gateway, CP511 […]
Belgacom, the leading Belgian IPTV service provider, has introduced a new technology enabling almost instantaneous channel switching while improving the image quality of its digital TV service. The technology was provided by Cisco and integrated by Nokia Siemens Networks. “The main highlight of this deployment is that it’s a world first for a network-friendly implementation […]
Amino has reported it expects to report record first-half revenues for the six months to May 31st. The company, which specialises in digital entertainment solutions for IPTV, Internet TV and in-home multimedia distribution, said it experienced some short-term challenges to component supply following the Japan disaster but these were mitigated through strong industry partnerships. Amino […]
Irdeto is securing and delivering live TV to mobile devices for DStv Mobile, South Africa’s first-ever broadcast mobile TV service. In partnership with Korean manufacturer Valups, Irdeto is delivering content from DStv Mobile, a Multichoice Africa Group company, to a variety of different devices on the go, including laptops, iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone. The […]
Clearleap, the web-based TV technology platform, now enables TV operators to quickly bring an IP-based video service to tablets through its Stream On Demand solution. Clearleap’s flexible APIs enable rapid, custom application development for any IP-connected device without the complex and costly development effort usually required to bring new full feature applications to market. Clearleap’s […]