IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) News

Amino confirms Minerva double stamp of approval
Sep 15, 2008 – Amino (London AIM: AMO) is pleased to confirm that both its AmiNET125 and AmiNET130 Set-Top Box products have been certified by Minerva Networks.
News categories: Amino, Minerva Networks, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA

NEOTION unveils the T.NERGY flyweight set-top, a Micro MPEG-4 IP box"¦ but with all-in-one Maxi features
Sep 14, 2008 – NEOTION has announced the T.NERGY: the smallest MPEG-4 set-top ever made. Powered by the fully in-house designed NP5+ NEOTION processor, the T.NERGY is a genuine IP box that measures less than 4 inches (7 by 9 cm), and weights only 82 grams.
News categories: NEOTION, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Orca Interactive and ruwido Introduce Finger Print Recognition to Personalized TV
Sep 13, 2008 – At IBC, Orca Interactive and ruwido will be presenting an innovative finger print recognition functionality that will provide viewers with one of the most personalized, interactive TV experience available on the IPTV market.
News categories: Orca Interactive, ruwido, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware

CYTA selects Pirelli Broadband Solutions for IPTV Set Top Boxes
Sep 12, 2008 – Pirelli Broadband has announced that it has been selected by the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) to supply its IP100 HDTV IPTV Set Top Box for CYTA's IPTV service.
News categories: Pirelli Broadband, CYTA, Cyprus, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box

Digisoft announces General Availability of a Software Development Kit (SDK) for Advanced IPTV Services
Sep 12, 2008 – Digisoft.tv has announced the availability of an SDK for their service delivery platform, DigiHost. The SDK provides a toolset for creating real world interactive TV applications and launching distinctive new SD and HD services.
News categories: Digisoft, IBCShow, IPTV, Software

Amino develops Plug-In PVR technology for its IPTV Set-Top Boxes (STBs)
Sep 12, 2008 – Plug-In PVR from Amino Communications (LSE:AMO) simplifies installation and maintenance as the user can easily attach or replace the USB drive of their existing STB. The cost is only incurred when users are ready to upgrade to PVR.
News categories: Amino, DVR, IBCShow, IPTV, Set Top Box

Ericsson signs agreement with Sonaecom for world's first trial of IMS-integrated IPTV middleware
Sep 12, 2008 – Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Sonaecom (Lisbon:SNC) to provide and integrate its open, standards-based, end-to-end IPTV solution, including its new IMS-based IPTV middleware.
News categories: Ericsson, Sonaecom, Content Distribution, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware, Portugal

Bouygues Telecom to launch IPTV in October
Sep 12, 2008 – According to news agency AFP, Bouygues Telecom (Paris:EN), France's third mobile operator, will launch its ADSL broadband TV service on October 20th, 2008.
News categories: Bouygues Telecom, Broadband, Digital TV, DVR, France, IPTV, Router, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

IBM and Widevine Help Skynet to Deliver Premium TV Content
Sep 12, 2008 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Widevine have announced that they are helping Skynet, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) arm of Penki Kontinentai group, to provide premium TV content to all 25,000 Skynet users in Lithuania.
News categories: Widevine, Penki Kontinentai, IBM, Penki TV, Skynet, Content Protection, IPTV, Lithuania, Streaming