Tvingo Telecom to launch IPTV with Netris

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Netris, the leading IPTV integrator and provider of Multimedia Network applications, and Tvingo Telecom, leading telecom operator in Southern Federal District of Russia, announce that they have launched IPTV service based on IPSoft iVision IPTV Middleware. Under the long term agreement Netris provides technical support and development of Tvingo Digital in Vladikavkaz, capital city of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia.

IPSoft iVision IPTV Middleware is a carrier-grade service delivery platform to empower interactive multimedia and communication services for IPTV fixed and mobile networks. This efficient, reliable and flexible platform is built on open standard interfaces and is integrated with leading third party components including OSS/BSS and IP STBs. The platform is designed to provide a core IPTV service functionality, interoperability of components, and a friendly user interface to access broadcast over IP, video on demand (VoD), PVR facilities, timeshift, electronic program guide, Internet TV, High Definition TV and other services.

The roll-out, based on Tvingo Telecom network, allows to broadcast digital TV channels and provide EPG to the users. IPSoft iVision was deployed in basic configuration and it enables the operator launching new interactive services. During the deployment the integration with Stack Soft’s Onyma billing system (AMS) was carried out.

“Digital television along with Internet access are main target services for Tvingo Telecom, – said Igor Dziov, CEO at Tvingo Telecom. – we are completely satisfied with IPSoft iVision IPTV Middleware as a service management platform. After IPTV launching we are planning to add VOD and other value-added services”.

“Tvingo roll-out shows that the solution to be proved by Rostelecom, Ukrtelecom, Kazaktelecom, fits to the service deployment concept for different operators and service providers, – said Alexey Bugay, CEO at Netris. – Main features of this deployment are short period of installation, low level of costs and ability for expanding the system to provide new unique services to the subscribers. The use of IPSoft iVision IPTV Middleware guarantees a wide range of product offers to the subscribers аnd their high quality that are key components for successful information and entertainment service delivery”.

To learn more about Netris’ solution please visit our booth 5.C47 at IBC2009.