Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

NDS Partners with Changhong to Develop Digital TV Applications for the Chinese Cable Market
Mar 23, 2010 – NDS has announced a partnership with Changhong to develop a range of interactive applications for the Chinese cable market. NDS will also play a key role in marketing the resulting applications to other global geographies.
News categories: NDS Group, Changhong, Cable TV, CCBN, China, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Pace debuts high-end games on HD set-top box
Mar 22, 2010 – Pace (LSE:PIC) has unveiled a new HD (high definition) set-top box designed to make games developed for the PC accessible in the living room. The box was developed as part of the European Union-funded Games@Large project.
News categories: Pace plc, Games@Large, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Video Exchange

Metrological's Mediaconnect TV Incorporates Widevine DRM and Video Optimization Platform
Mar 22, 2010 – Widevine has announced that Widevine's adaptive streaming, virtual DVD/Blu-ray features and digital rights management (DRM) technologies will integrate with Metrological Media Innovations' Metroconnect Set-top Box Operating System (OS).
News categories: Widevine, Metrological, DRM, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

Opera and Ocean Blue launch HbbTV solution for TVs and STBs
Mar 22, 2010 – Opera Software and Ocean Blue Software have announced the launch of a modular, scalable and integrated Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) solution for connected TVs and set-top boxes (STBs).
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, Opera Software, Digital TV, HbbTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming, Video Exchange

Accedo and Netgem Partner for Next Generation Applications for TV
Mar 22, 2010 – Accedo Broadband and Netgem have announced that Accedo's IPTV applications are to be made available via Netgem's IPTV platform - NetgemTV.
News categories: Netgem, Accedo Broadband, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Video Exchange

Convergence India 2010: NDS Showcases Proven, Cost-Effective Digital Pay-TV Solutions for India
Mar 22, 2010 – At Convergence India 2010, NDS will showcase a range of solutions for Indian pay-TV operators looking to make the transition to digital. Also on display will be a number of interactive solutions and advanced advertising applications.
News categories: NDS Group, Advertising, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, DVR, India, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

France Telecom Selects Orca Interactive's COMPASS for Multi-Screen Content Discovery and Recommendations
Mar 22, 2010 – France Telecom (Paris & NYSE: FTE) has selected Orca Interactive to provide its COMPASS platform for the implementation of a multi-screen content discovery and recommendation solution across all Orange TV related services.
News categories: Orca Interactive, France Telecom, Content Distribution, France, IPTV, Middleware

NDS Demonstrates Commitment to China with Solutions for NGB and Three Network Convergence
Mar 22, 2010 – NDS has announced its line-up of solutions and applications for CCBN 2010. NDS will showcase a range of enabling technologies for digital-TV service providers looking to generate additional revenues from China's NGB and Three Network Convergence initiatives.
News categories: NDS Group, Cable TV, CCBN, China, DVR, Middleware

Trident Microsystems Integrates Nokia Qt User Interface Framework Into Set-Top Box Reference Designs
Mar 22, 2010 – Trident Microsystems (Nasdaq: TRID) has announced that it has integrated Nokia's leading Qt cross platform application and user interface (UI) framework into its 45nm PNX847x/8x/9 family of reference designs.
News categories: Trident Micro, Cable TV, CCBN, China, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming