Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

ADB, First Media Team Up to Launch Indonesia's 1st HD Pay-TV Service
Aug 10, 2010 – Advanced Digital Broadcast (SIX:ADBN) has announced that Indonesia-based First Media (IDX: KBLV), will use ADB's products and solutions to deploy the country's first high-definition pay-TV service.
News categories: Advanced Digital Broadcast, First Media Tbk, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVB-MHP, Indonesia, Middleware, Set Top Box

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

GenosTV, the World's First Virtual Cable Television Provider, Seeks Beta Testers
Aug 9, 2010 – GenosTV has announced that it is seeking beta testers to ensure its service exceeds consumers' expectations for the next generation cable television service.
News categories: GenosTV, CES2025, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming

DISH Network Introduces World's First DVR Scheduler App Optimized for the Apple iPad
Aug 5, 2010 – DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) has announced DISH Remote Access. DISH Remote Access is the first and only app from a TV service provider specifically designed for the iPad that allows users to control their televisions and manage their programming remotely.
News categories: DISH Network, DVR, Middleware, Portable, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

TELUS customers first in North America to use their Xbox 360 as digital television box
Aug 4, 2010 – TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) are bringing a North American premiere to Canadian homes, enabling the Xbox 360 to directly access TELUS' Optik TV service.
News categories: TELUS, Microsoft, Darren Entwistle, Greg Barber, Canada, Digital TV, DVR, Gaming, IPTV, Middleware

MHEG Community Welcomes RTÉ's Selection Of MHEG For Irish DTT
Aug 4, 2010 – IMPALA, the International MHEG Promotion Alliance, has welcomed the news that Ireland's public broadcaster RTÉ has selected MHEG as the interactive middleware for the rollout of its national DTT service.
News categories: IMPALA, RTÉ, Ireland, MHEG-5, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

ACCESS Brings Seamless Digital Living to IBC 2010
Aug 3, 2010 – ACCESS CO. has announced its attendance at IBC 2010. ACCESS will showcase TV browser and DLNA-based solutions that enable its customers to provide the consumer with seamless connectivity across all devices, including the TV and the set-top box.
News categories: ACCESS CO., IBCShow, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

Tru2way® Home Networking Event Demonstrates DVR Content Sharing Between STBs and DLNA Devices
Aug 3, 2010 – A CableLabs® interop has demonstrated sharing of premium DVR content among multiple tru2way® set-top boxes and DLNA Certified® devices, such as connected TVs, game consoles, PCs and mobile devices, over a home network in a secure manner.
News categories: CableLabs, Cable TV, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, USA

Ocean Blue demonstrates innovative middleware solutions at IBC 2010
Aug 3, 2010 – Ocean Blue Software will be showcasing its latest innovations in digital TV middleware at this year's IBC, including some new and exciting developments!
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, IBCShow, Middleware