Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

FCC Takes Action to Unleash Video Innovation and Consumer Choice
Apr 21, 2010 – The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) in seeking to create a competitive retail market for navigation devices for use with multichannel video programming distributors.
News categories: Federal Communications Commission, Blu-ray, Cable TV, CAM, Digital TV, Gaming, Middleware, Peripherals / Accessories, Regulation, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Harris Helps Belo Corp. Launch Mobile Digital TV Broadcasting
Apr 21, 2010 – Harris (NYSE:HRS) has announced that Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) is launching mobile digital TV transmission in the U.S.A. using the Harris MPH™ platform for ATSC Mobile DTV broadcast.
News categories: Harris, Belo Corp, Roundbox, Content Distribution, Middleware, Mobile, USA

TV Widgets/Apps Key to Monetizing OTT Video
Apr 20, 2010 – Most consumer electronics (CE) device manufacturers are introducing software platforms that support widgets--also called TV applications, reports In-Stat. This sets the stage for a burgeoning new market.
News categories: In-Stat, Digital TV, Market Research, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

BeeSmart LITE free IPTV middleware released to the general public
Apr 19, 2010 – BeeSmart has officially opened BeeSmart Lite for public access. The distribution package is available online absolutely free of charge.
News categories: BeeSmart, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Bharti Airtel Launches DVR Service with NDS XTV Technology
Apr 13, 2010 – NDS has announced that Airtel digital TV- the DTH service from Bharti Airtel, one of Asia's leading integrated telecom services providers, has launched NDS XTV™ technology for its integrated DVR service.
News categories: NDS Group, Airtel, Digital TV, DVR, India, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

May 3 Launch for Mobile Digital TV Consumer Showcase in Washington, D.C.
Apr 12, 2010 – Viewers will be able to watch local digital TV broadcasts on a variety of mobile devices, including cell phones, netbooks, portable media players, and a unique adapter that can send Mobile DTV to laptops, iPhones, and iPads.
News categories: OMVC, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Tablet, USA

Mobile TV Gets Social: Axel Technologies Fuugo™ Comes to Android
Apr 12, 2010 – Axel Technologies introduces Fuugo™ to the NAB 2010 audience in Las Vegas this week. Since its launch in February, Fuugo™ has been updated with ATSC-M/H and Android capabilities making it more suitable for the US market.
News categories: Axel Technologies, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Social TV, USA

MobiTV and Triveni Digital Demonstrate Interactive Mobile Broadcast Technology
Apr 12, 2010 – MobiTV, in collaboration with Triveni Digital, has unveiled the MobiTV Interactivity Server and Mobile TV Client, based on the ATSC A/153 Mobile DTV standard, enabling new interactive possibilities for mobile media delivery.
News categories: MobiTV, Triveni Digital, Content Distribution, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, USA

Nordija Partners with AcumenLink to Deliver Widget Based IPTV Middleware to The Americas
Apr 12, 2010 – Nordija, a provider of widget-based IPTV middleware, has announced its entry into the U.S. market in partnership with AcumenLink. The relationship will also open up new channels for other companies within the IPTV ecosystem.
News categories: Nordija, AcumenLink, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, USA