Smart Home (connected home, home networking) News

Verismo Networks Showcases Globally Deployed Broadband TV Solutions at IBC
Sep 7, 2011 – Verismo Networks is showcasing its aBroadband TV solution at IBC. Verismo provides an open platform that numerous service providers have used to deliver compelling entertainment services over broadband and quickly expand their global footprint.
News categories: Verismo Networks, Gateway, IBCShow, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

iWedia at the forefront of Smart TV developments with HbbTV, DLNA, CI Plus, and Android4TV products
Sep 7, 2011 – iWedia has announced that it will be presenting its latest developments at IBC. iWedia will be showcasing its turnkey software solution for hybrid set-top boxes.
News categories: iWedia, CAM, HbbTV, IBCShow, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smartphone, Tablet

Multi 'X' Solutions the Focus for EchoStar Europe at IBC2011
Sep 7, 2011 – EchoStar Europe (NASDAQ:SATS) has announced that at IBC2011 it will showcase an array of products that will enable pay TV operators to exploit the potential of IP connectivity and expand their business models towards new markets.
News categories: EchoStar Europe, DVR, HbbTV, Placeshifting, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smartphone, Tablet

NEOTION and ALCINEO present the world's first Conditional Access Module with built-in NFC technology
Sep 6, 2011 – NEOTION and ALCINEO have joined forces in developing the first Conditional Access Module with built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing secure data exchange between TV, CAM and mobile devices.
News categories: NEOTION, ALCINEO, CAM, Digital TV, IBCShow, Mobile, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

NEOTION enables the world's first phone to Conditional Access Module (CAM) transaction using Naratte's Zoosh Technology
Sep 6, 2011 – CAM technology powered by Zoosh™ allows TVs to communicate with Phone/Tablets using inaudible sound eliminating the need for an NFC chipset AUBAGNE — NEOTION, the French company specializing in the design and manufacturing of DVB-CI and CI Plus Modules for Pay TV operators (Broadcast & Telecommunications) and Naratte, a Silicon Valley-based company developing near field […]
News categories: NEOTION, Naratte, CAM, Digital TV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Smartphone, Tablet

Sigma Designs Introduces its CG2210 HomePlug AV Chipset
Sep 6, 2011 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) has unveiled the Sigma Designs CG2210, a new HomePlug AV chipset that delivers HD quality video across electrical wiring inside the home.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Gateway, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

GET selects Pace to deliver pioneering converged services platform
Sep 5, 2011 – Pace (LSE: PIC) has announced that it has been selected by Norwegian cable company, GET, to develop the platform for its converged home service. The platform will deliver media content and data to a variety of devices around the home.
News categories: Pace plc, Get AS, Cable TV, Digital TV, Gateway, Norway, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Pace Pioneers with New Media Gateway
Sep 1, 2011 – Pace (LSE: PIC) has announced its Media Gateway. The Media Gateway, to be unveiled at IBC, is a smartbox that connects pay TV and broadband content with any screen in the home, opening up opportunities for operators to monetise OTT and on-demand content.
News categories: Pace plc, Gateway, IBCShow, Smart Home

Miso Connects Social TV to DIRECTV
Sep 1, 2011 – Miso and DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) have announced the launch of the first social TV app synchronized with television viewing, enabling real-time social features that change based on what you're watching.
News categories: DIRECTV, Miso, Apps, Digital TV, Satellite, Smart Home, Smartphone, Social TV, Tablet, USA