Amsterdam – Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and Ovum have released results from a new global survey indicating that a majority of video service providers have either Android TV or Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on their technology roadmaps. Conducted in February 2017, Is Android the future of the set-top box? found that 72% of respondents are considering Android implementations as a part of their set-top box (STB) strategies. In addition, 50% of respondents see … [Read more...] about Android poised to play a pivotal role in the future of TV Distribution
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SMV presents first FreeView satellite TV Platform
Jakarta - PT Sarana Media Vision (SMV) announced the launch of its premiere nationwide Free-to-View DTH satellite television service called “SMV FreeSat TV” in Indonesia. The new platform is available across all of Indonesia via the ABS satellites covering Indonesia. SMV FreeSat TV will be free-to-view and will initially feature over 60 domestic and international channels with plans to expand to over 100 channels in the coming months. With a diverse genre of programming including … [Read more...] about SMV presents first FreeView satellite TV Platform
ABS partners PT Sarana Media Vision
Macau - ABS has announced that it will partner with PT Sarana Media Vision (SMV), using SMV’s DTH license to launch a consumer FreeView satellite service ‘FreeViewSat’ across Indonesia in January 2017. The service will be called SMV FreeViewSat and will initially broadcast over 60 television channels via the ABS-2, ABS-2A and ABS-6 satellites in both Ku and C-band. For the first time in Indonesia, a free-to-view platform will be available throughout the entire country, allowing … [Read more...] about ABS partners PT Sarana Media Vision
AirTies launches a portable “Set-top Box To Go”
Istanbul, Turkey – AirTies Wireless Networks, a supplier of advanced wireless and OTT/IPTV technologies, will be showcasing a portable wireless set-top box, small enough to fit into your handbag. Measuring just 10 x 10cm, the miniature STB attaches wirelessly to the IP gateway and can easily be moved from room to room. It features RF remote control and home automation capabilities to enable remote programming and is portable enough to take on holiday or to a … [Read more...] about AirTies launches a portable “Set-top Box To Go”
Exset and Digital Telemedia partner for emerging markets
New Delhi/UK – In a move set to redefine digital migration in India and the digital pay-TV space in the other emerging markets, including Africa, Exset, pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, and Digital Telemedia (DTM) have announced their co-operation. Digital Telemedia, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Jiuzhou Co. Ltd., has become a Digital Monetisation System (DMS) technology partner. DTM will develop value-based MPEG-4 set-top-boxes for digital cable in South Asia … [Read more...] about Exset and Digital Telemedia partner for emerging markets
Accedo, NDS to create end-to-end solution for STB apps
Accedo and NDS have announced a partnership to enable an advanced end-to-end solution for set-top box (STB) apps and widgets, enabling pay-TV operators to launch their own app store, manage application lifecycle, contextualise content, and monetise apps through a connected STB. With an advanced open Software Developer Kit (SDK), the solution will also enable operators to author apps as well as help with smooth rendering of apps through an HTML browser integrated with NDS’ MediaHighway … [Read more...] about Accedo, NDS to create end-to-end solution for STB apps
