Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

Intellect launch trial Hbbtv specification for the UK
Jul 9, 2012 – Intellect, the UK's trade body for the high technology sector, has launched its preferred way for aligning the UK with Hbbtv for consultation with broadcasters. In this way, hybrid TV could work alongside the UK's Freeview HD platform, for example.
News categories: Intellect, Digital TV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, UK

DTG Testing and Mirifice introduce automated MHEG testing
Jul 5, 2012 – DTG Testing and Mirifice have developed an automation system for MHEG based on Mirifice's MiriATE® product. DTG Testing has also released an MHEG automation test suite for pre-compliance testing, prior to submission to DTG Testing for final testing.
News categories: DTG Testing, Mirifice, MHEG-5, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

YouView unveiled and retail debut confirmed
Jul 4, 2012 – YouView, the new set top box offering subscription-free digital TV and catch-up in the UK, has launched and will be available in major retailers by the end of July.
News categories: YouView, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK

Marvell Enables the Launch of a New Generation of Google TVs
Jun 29, 2012 – Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) has announced that ARMADA® 1500-powered Google TV devices have passed Google's certification process. Marvell's ARMADA 1500 HD Media SoC enables OEMs to deliver an immersive home entertainment experience.
News categories: Marvell, Google TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

ThinkAnalytics™ Brings Intelligent Navigation to More Than 70 Million Subscribers
Jun 28, 2012 – ThinkAnalytics™ has announced that it has surpassed 70 million licensed viewers across 16 countries. Twenty service providers rely on ThinkAnalytics technology to deliver search and recommendations from live TV, EPG, VOD, social media and OTT content.
News categories: ThinkAnalytics, Content Distribution, Market Research, Middleware

Jinni and Belgacom release taste-powered set-top box
Jun 26, 2012 – Jinni has announced the launch of the first Jinni-powered set-top-box providing TV subscribers with a truly user-centric content discovery and viewing experience over linear TV and VOD. The box will be introduced progressively by Belgacom.
News categories: Jinni, Belgacom, Belgium, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Com Hem Signs Exclusive Agreement With TiVo
Jun 25, 2012 – Com Hem and TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) have announced a mutually exclusive distribution agreement. The offering will deliver access to traditional television content, VOD libraries, OTT content and applications through a fully integrated viewing experience.
News categories: TiVo Inc, Com Hem, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smartphone, Sweden, Tablet

iP4.tv and nangu.TV Bring Hybrid and IP Only Boxes to European Market
Jun 25, 2012 – iP4.tv and nangu.TV have announced that in cooperation they have developed a complete Interactive TV solution to bring to the marketplace. They have already secured a major customer for the deployment of these enhanced services.
News categories: nangu.TV, iP4.tv, Europe, Middleware, Set Top Box

Switzerland's SRG SSR announces HbbTV plans
Jun 21, 2012 – Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR has announced plans for services based on the HbbTV standard. SRG SSR's Radio Télévision Suisse service is currently running a pilot, with a commercial offering due to be rolled-out by the end of the year.
News categories: SRG SSR, Cable TV, HbbTV, Satellite, Switzerland