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Viaccess, Orca Interactive and Alpha Networks Demonstrate turnKeyTV IPTV Solution at IBC 2010
Aug 26, 2010 – Viaccess (Paris and NYSE: FTE) and its subsidiary Orca Interactive have announced that they will demonstrate their IPTV ecosystem with set-top box manufacturer Yuxing and quality of experience (QoE) specialist Mariner Partners during IBC 2010.
News categories: Viaccess, Orca Interactive, Yuxing, Mariner Partners, Alpha Networks, Content Distribution, Content Protection, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Teracom Turns to T-VIPS to Support the Next Generation of Swedish Television
Aug 23, 2010 – T-VIPS has announced that its solutions have been chosen by Swedish media operator Teracom to enable the deployment of DVB-T2 for Sweden's digital terrestrial network. The project will deliver HD and other next generation TV services to Swedish homes.
News categories: T-VIPS, Teracom, Content Distribution, DVB-T2, Sweden, Terrestrial

Cable VOD Now Possible on Blu-ray
Aug 19, 2010 – Clearleap and Related Content Database (RCDb) have announced a joint solution that will give pay TV operators the ability to deliver their full VOD libraries to any subscriber with an internet connected Blu-ray player.
News categories: Clearleap, RCDb, Blu-ray, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middleware, Streaming

Allo Communications Launches IPTV Services With 180SQUARED
Aug 18, 2010 – Allo Communications has unveiled its Fiber TV service to customers throughout western Nebraska. Allo's IPTV network utilizes Microsoft Mediaroom and is managed and integrated using 180SQUARED's v.Allegro solution.
News categories: 180SQUARED, Allo Communications, Microsoft, Amir Littman, Jeff Kuenne, Content Distribution, IPTV, Middleware, USA

SeaChange to Debut EBIF Software Solution at CableLabs® Summer Conference
Aug 11, 2010 – At the CableLabs® Summer Conference 2010 SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC) will demonstrate software that enables operators to capitalize on emergent interactive television standards and existing video-on-demand infrastructures.
News categories: SeaChange International, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Middleware, USA

Worldwide Hybrid Web-to-TV Set Top Box Market Will Reach US$ 1.3 Billion by 2014
Aug 10, 2010 – Hybrid Web-to-TV Set Top Boxes will bring a new set of Internet services to TV sets. The value of Hybrid Set Top Boxes that are immediately put into use will reach US$ 1.3 Billion worldwide by 2014, according to In-Stat.
News categories: In-Stat, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Media Player, Middleware, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming, Terrestrial

Trinity Communications Launches Triple Play Service With ARRIS RFoG Solution
Aug 9, 2010 – ARRIS (Nasdaq: ARRS) has announced that Trinity Communications has launched digital voice, video and high-speed data triple play service through an ARRIS FTTMax RF over Glass (RFoG) all fiber network to Marion and Sequatchie County, TN.
News categories: ARRIS Group, Trinity Communications, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Fibre, USA

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Statement on Commercial DTT Multiplex Licensing Process
Aug 5, 2010 – The Authority considers that it will not be feasible to introduce commercial DTT until after Analogue Switch Off at the earliest. A competition could potentially be held during 2012 with a view to commercial DTT being operational in 2013.
News categories: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, RTÉNL, Content Distribution, Ireland, Terrestrial

India to reduce digital cable STB custom duty to zero
Aug 5, 2010 – The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on Implementation of Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems in India. The recommendations include a sunset date for analogue cable TV services of 31st Dec. 2013.
News categories: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, India, Regulation, Set Top Box