Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

TOYA selects Codespot Android TV-based middleware
Aug 22, 2023 – Codespot has signed a contract to deliver its Android TV-based middleware platform to Polish cable provider TOYA. The solution will power TOYA's Maxx 4K set-top box.
News categories: Codespot, TOYA, Jakub Górski, Adam Dawidziuk, Jacek Kobierzycki, Android TV, Cable TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, Poland, Set Top Box

Infosys to take over running of Liberty Global Horizon platform
Aug 15, 2023 – Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) and Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE:INFY) have announced that Infosys is taking over build and operation of Liberty Global's Horizon entertainment and connectivity platforms.
News categories: Liberty Global, Infosys, Mike Fries, Enrique Rodriguez, Salil Parekh, Anand Swaminathan, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, UX, Worldwide

DTVKit introduces ORB HbbTV 2.0.3 solution
Aug 14, 2023 – DTVKit, in partnership with Ocean Blue Software, is now offering a version of the ORB HbbTV 2.0.3 solution integrated with DTVKit DVBCore and DSMCC, with versions for both RDK and Android.
News categories: DTVKit, Ocean Blue Software, ORB, Digital TV, HbbTV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

Revision of DVB-I service discovery specification released
Jul 10, 2023 – A revision of the DVB-I service discovery specification has been published along with a new set of implementation guidelines. Both are available now as DVB BlueBooks.
News categories: DVB-I, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV-over-IP, Worldwide

Skytel launches Go+ in Mongolia, powered by Mirada
Jul 4, 2023 – Mirada has announced the launch of Go+, a new pay-TV service from SKYmedia in Mongolia. Mirada’s Iris technology powers Go+, providing users with a fully personalised experience.
News categories: Mirada, Skytel, José-Luis Vázquez, Amarchingun Gantumur, Android TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mongolia, Set Top Box, Streaming, UX

Türk Telekom and ZTE unveil next-generation Tivibu
Jun 20, 2023 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) has announced that Türk Telekom has launched its next-generation Tivibu TV platform based on an end-to-end IPTV/OTT platform developed jointly by Türk Telekom, ZTE and Netaş.
News categories: ZTE, Türk Telekom, Netaş, Android TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, Turkey, UX

Panasonic announces 4K LED with Fire TV built-in
Jun 13, 2023 – Panasonic has announced its MX800 LED 4K Ultra HD TV with Fire TV and access to Alexa built in, offering high-quality picture and sound, paired with the content-forward experience of Fire TV.
News categories: Panasonic, Digital TV, HbbTV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Atmosic SoC approved for Google Android TV remote controls
Jun 8, 2023 – Atmosic's ATM Bluetooth system-on-chip (SoC) series has been approved for inclusion in the Google Android Open Source Project (AOSP) as a reference design for voice remote controls.
News categories: Atmosic, David Su, Android TV, Digital TV, ICs, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS, UX, Worldwide

Irdeto ensures integrity of apps running on OSNtv
Jun 8, 2023 – Irdeto and OSN have signed a contract for Irdeto to provide itsApp Watch, anti-piracy services, app management and data analytics to the Dubai-based entertainment provider.
News categories: Irdeto, OSN, Andrew Bunten, Melvin Saldanha, Android TV, Apps, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middle-East, Set Top Box