Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

DiiVA 1.0 specification now available
Apr 22, 2009 – Aimed squarely at making the TV a simple, interactive hub of the digital home media network, the Digital Interactive Interface for Video & Audio (DiiVA) consortium has announced the availability of the DiiVA 1.0 specification.
News categories: DiiVA, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV

Roundbox Demonstrates First Netbook with Integrated Mobile DTV
Apr 21, 2009 – Roundbox has announced a demonstration of the first netbook with integrated Mobile DTV reception, at NAB2009. The demonstration combines a Dell Inspiron™ Mini 10 with the Roundbox Client and an integrated tuner from LG Electronics.
News categories: Roundbox, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, USA

Verismo's VuNow Internet TV Platform Powers First Interactive IPTV Services in Bangalore
Apr 21, 2009 – Verismo Networks has announced ACT Television's launch of IPTV and triple play services based on Verismo's VuNow Internet TV platform. ACT Television's deployment initially targets 100,000 homes in Bangalore, India.
News categories: Verismo Networks, ACT Television, Digital TV, India, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

Expway and LG demonstrate mobile TV reference design at NAB 2009
Apr 20, 2009 – Two leading players in the nascent ATSC Mobile Digital Television (DTV) market have demonstrated an end-to-end, standards-based reference design aimed at accelerating the rollout of this promising technology.
News categories: Expway, LG Electronics, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Semiconductor, USA

Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix to Deliver IPTV Service to GulfPines Communications
Apr 20, 2009 – Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix have announced that GulfPines Communications has selected their IPTV solution to deliver a powerful, video solution with advanced functionalities, such as video recording and parental controls.
News categories: Verimatrix, Falcon IP/Complete, GulfPines Communications, Conditional Access, Content Protection, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, USA

Amino and Minerva to Showcase Whole-Home DVR at NAB 2009
Apr 20, 2009 – Amino (AIM:AMO) and Minerva Networks have unveiled a complete whole-home digital video recorder (WHDVR) solution. At NAB 2009 Amino is demonstrating its AmiNET530 DVR IP set-top box (STB) integrated with Minerva's new WHDVR control module.
News categories: Amino, Minerva Networks, DVR, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Hi-tv Deploys Nagravision End-to-End Solution
Apr 17, 2009 – Nagravision (SWX:KUD) has announced that Hi-tv, part of Grupo Salinas, a US $10 billion group of Mexico-based companies, has launched an end-to-end Nagravision MPEG-4-based digital terrestrial television (DTT) solution.
News categories: Nagravision, Hi-tv, TV Azteca, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Mexico, Middleware, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Axcera and Expway Integrate ATSC M/H Transmission Solutions for NAB 2009
Apr 16, 2009 – Axcera and Expway have announced the integration of Axcera's Mobile DTV pre-processer/multiplexer, digital modulator and comprehensive line of transmitters with Expway's channel signaling and Electronic Service Guide, FastESG™.
News categories: Expway, Axcera, Content Distribution, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, USA

Microsoft Alumni Develop 'Mediaroom in a Box'
Apr 15, 2009 – 180Squared has announced a new Mediaroom solution geared towards smaller carriers. While working with Microsoft to support existing Mediaroom customers, 180SQUARED has also been working towards developing an end-to-end solution.
News categories: 180Squared, Amir Littman, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware