Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

Espial TV Browser Powers Hitachi Connected TV Experience
Mar 22, 2011 – Espial (TSX:ESP) has announced that Hitachi (Tokyo:6501; NYSE:HIT) is shipping their latest Connected TV models into the Japanese market powered by the Espial TV Browser.
News categories: Espial, Hitachi, Digital TV, Japan, Middleware, Smart TV

HbbTV solution ready to electrify market
Mar 22, 2011 – At the IP&TV World Forum, Opera Software and TARA Systems have announced the availability of a fully-integrated HbbTV solution for connected TVs and set-top boxes (STBs).
News categories: Opera Software, TARA Systems, HbbTV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Video Exchange

SoftAtHome and Vestel Launch First Connected TV for IPTV Operators Worldwide
Mar 22, 2011 – Vestel and SoftAtHome have announced that they have developed the first Connected TV for operators. IPTV operators worldwide can now offer premium IPTV services over a Connected TV. The solution leverages the power of the Renesas EMMA3SL/P chipset.
News categories: SoftAtHome, Vestel, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV, Video Exchange

The Linux Foundation Announces MeeGo TV Working Group
Mar 22, 2011 – The Linux Foundation has announced the formation of the MeeGo™ Smart TV Working Group. The Working Group is designed to help drive the evolution of MeeGo within the TV ecosystem and provide an open framework for industry creativity and innovation.
News categories: MeeGo, Linux Foundation, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Tablet, Video Exchange

Go Malta Chooses Minerva Networks for Next Generation Television Services
Mar 21, 2011 – Minerva Networks has announced that Go Malta has selected its platform to offer broadcast TV, video-on-demand and over-the-top (OTT) television services for up to 100,000 subscribers.
News categories: Minerva, GO p.l.c., Digital TV, IPTV, Malta, Middleware

Accedo Broadband and Ekioh introduce the world's first 3D games for IPTV
Mar 21, 2011 – Accedo Broadband and Ekioh have announced the availability of casual games in 3D using Ekioh's latest SVG software. The 3D games will be available for all Ekioh customers from Q3 2011.
News categories: Ekioh, Accedo Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, Metaverse, Middleware, Video Exchange

SoftAtHome Chooses Bluestreak Technology to Help Television Operators Deploy Digital Home Services
Mar 21, 2011 – Bluestreak Technology has announced that its MachBlue™ Classic Flash®-based platform was selected by SoftAtHome. The first company to deploy the joint solution is Etisalat, the Middle East's leading and largest telecoms group.
News categories: Bluestreak, SoftAtHome, Etisalat, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Smart Home, UAE, Video Exchange

Comtrend Selects ACCESS' NetFront™ Living Connect DLNA Software Solution
Mar 21, 2011 – ACCESS CO. has announced that Comtrend has selected ACCESS' NetFront™ Living Connect 2.0 DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) software solution to be integrated into its advanced home networking solutions.
News categories: ACCESS CO., Comtrend, Digital TV, Gateway, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Video Exchange

Ocean Blue and iP4.tv, the leading combination for the HbbTV market
Mar 21, 2011 – iP4.tv has chosen Ocean Blue Software as their partner to supply DVB software for its new EVO-3x platform. This will be showcased at this year's IP&TV World Forum.
News categories: Ocean Blue, iP4.tv, Digital TV, DVR, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, Video Exchange