Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

WWEBNET Announces Technology Licensing Program for Wi-Fi Enabled TV Sets
Oct 1, 2009 – WWEBNET (PINKSHEETS: WWEB) has announced the availability of its proprietary, software-based, video, audio and software communication delivery technology system for the Television Wi-Fi industry.
News categories: WWEBNET, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

ADB launches Mediaset Premium capable HD DTT STB in Italy
Oct 1, 2009 – ADB (SIX:ADBN) has announced the launch of its first high definition interactive digital terrestrial (DTT) set-top box for the Italian retail market that will also allow Italian football fans to watch Serie A in high definition.
News categories: Advanced Digital Broadcast, Mediaset Premium, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DVB-MHP, Italy, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Icareus games for Shanghai Telecom IPTV customers
Sep 30, 2009 – Icareus has signed a cooperation agreement with Shanghai Telecom. According to the contract, signed in September, Icareus Studios Ltd will offer IPTV games to Shanghai Telecom to be offered to their IPTV customers.
News categories: Shanghai Telecom, Icareus, China, IPTV, Middleware, Subscribers

CSMBC developing CMMB mobile TV browser
Sep 25, 2009 – SHANGHAI -- China Satellite Mobile Broadcasting Corp. (CSMBC), the national operator of China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) mobile TV, is developing a mobile browser specifically designed for CMMB mobile TV.
News categories: Access Co., China, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile

DEN Networks Limited Launches TV Blogging and Music on MediaHighway
Sep 24, 2009 – NDS has announced that India's DEN Networks has launched two services on the NDS MediaHighway® platform. DEN has recently launched an interactive TV micro blogging application, Blog.telly, after the launch of its 24x7 music service in January.
News categories: NDS Group, DEN Networks, Cable TV, India, Middleware

IPTV Finds Its Place With Philips Electronics And GDBTV
Sep 22, 2009 – Philips (AEX: PHI; NYSE: PHG) has joined forces with Global Digital Broadcast (GDBTV) to launch the first television set with a fully-integrated IPTV service.
News categories: GDBTV, Philips, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, UK

Numericable and Nagravision launch a comprehensive widget TV solution
Sep 22, 2009 – Numericable has chosen Nagravision's (SIX: KUD.VX) widget platform for the launch of its 'Widget TV' service. Widgets will allow Numericable customers to interact with their TV and build a genuine social network as part of their TV experience.
News categories: Nagravision, Numericable, Cable TV, Content Distribution, France, Middleware

CableLabs® Providing Software Resources to Grow Tru2way® and ETV Ecosystem and Streamline Interoperability Testing
Sep 22, 2009 – CableLabs® has put several programs in place to support device manufacturers and application developers, important stakeholders within the growing tru2way® and Enhanced TV (ETV) communities.
News categories: CableLabs, Cable TV, Middleware, USA

ArcSoft PowerMobia® Mobile Broadcast TV Demonstrated at Samsung Mobile Solutions Forum
Sep 21, 2009 – ArcSoft has announced that its mobile TV solution, PowerMobia® Mobile Broadcast TV is demonstrated at the sixth annual Samsung Mobile Solutions Forum. PowerMobia® is offered as an application on Android and Windows Mobile platforms.
News categories: ArcSoft, Samsung, Middleware, Mobile, Semiconductor