ADB'S New IPTV STB to Support Minerva's iTVManager Platform

GENEVA, Switzerland and CHICAGO, USA — Advanced Digital Broadcast (SWX:ADBN), a leading supplier of digital TV systems and software solutions for interactive television, announced its ADB-2500W advanced standard definition (SD) IPTV set-top box’ certification with Minerva Networks’ iTVManager 3.2 middleware platform. Consequently, the ADB-2500W is now fully supporting the entire Minerva ecosystem, which includes iTVManager versions 2.1, 3.1 and 3.2.

The ADB-2500W offers operators an MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Standard Definition (SD) product and will also support whole home DVR via DLNA®. The STB is also compatible with the industry’s leading conditional access/digital rights management (DRM) and VOD systems.

ADB is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art technology to the IPTV, terrestrial, satellite and cable industries, delivering custom made and off-the-shelf technology solutions to operators throughout the world, supporting their visions of growing revenue streams through a migration to interactive and video services.

“We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Minerva,” commented Francois Pogodalla, CEO of ADB. Francois continued, “Our IPTV product range already includes two state-of-the-art, field proven high-definition decoders. The ADB-2500W completes our offering so to cover every operator’s need, in combination with the widely deployed Minerva’s iTVManager platform. This is a demonstration of our continued commitment to working with partners to supply the best possible solutions to our customers.”

Minerva’s iTVManager is a proven solution for launching, operating, and growing a profitable IPTV service. Its responsive and elegant user interface has all the latest HD and PVR features. The iTVManager operations and back-office management module offers a complete suite of applications and tools that minimize the cost of running an IPTV service.

“The Minerva iTVManager platform provides a robust development environment for our technology partners. iTVManager, in combination with the advanced capabilities of the ADB-2500W, make it an ideal combination for operators to provide unique applications and opportunities for additional revenue streams,” said Jean-Georges Fritsch, COO of Minerva Networks.

The ADB-2500W is an advanced, interactive, digital set-top box optimized for IP-based telecommunications networks. The box is compatible with standard definition (SD) television transmissions across all industry standard compressions, including MPEG-2 and H.264 Advanced Video Coding (AVC), allowing operators to optimize their broadcast bandwidth. It also includes Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces.

The product boasts the latest system on chip microprocessor providing performance enhancements such as fast channel change and rapid rendering of applications such as an electronic Program Guide (EPG). The unit is also compatible with the industry’s leading conditional access and digital rights management (DRM).