Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

Voice, Internet and Television - all-in-one via T-Home Macedonia
Nov 7, 2008 – Makedonski Telekom has announced the introduction of its IPTV service in Macedonia, branded as MaxTV. The service will be offered in a triple play package - 3Max - together with Internet and fixed telephony.
News categories: Makedonski Telekom, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVR, IPTV, Macedonia, Middleware

OpenTV Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
Nov 6, 2008 – OpenTV (NASDAQ: OPTV) has announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Revenues were $26.9 million, an increase of 14% over revenues of $23.7 million for the third quarter of 2007.
News categories: OpenTV, DVR, Middleware, Results, Set Top Box

Daewoo Electronics Select ANT Galio Browser
Nov 6, 2008 – Daewoo Electronics has signed a contract with ANT (London: ANTP) to license ANT Galio Browser for its new range of IPTV set-top boxes. The new HD-capable DIS-E100 model is based on a Sigma Designs (Nasdaq: SIGM) chipset.
News categories: ANT, Daewoo Electronics, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Latens launches ECO 4.0 the only IPTV middleware providing a truly secure home networking environment
Nov 6, 2008 – Latens has announced the US launch of release 4.0 of Latens ECOsystem (ECO) IPTV middleware. ECO 4.0 has enhanced user features and a widened scope, offering many advantages for both operator and subscriber.
News categories: Latens, IPTV, Middleware, Smart Home, USA

Bharti Airtel Launches Airtel's Direct-to-Home Digital Television Service Based on NDS End-to-End Solution
Nov 4, 2008 – NDS (NASDAQ:NNDS) has announced that India's Bharti Airtel has launched Airtel digital TV based on a complete end-to-end system from technology partner NDS to secure, enable and enhance its Direct-to-Home (DTH) service.
News categories: NDS, Bharti Airtel, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, Digital TV, India, Middleware, Satellite

India's Tata Sky to Launch Tata Sky+ PVR Service Based on NDS XTV™ DVR Technology
Nov 4, 2008 – NDS (NASDAQ:NNDS) has been chosen by Tata Sky to supply its industry leading XTV™ DVR solution for Tata Sky+, the advanced service that offers full Personal Video Recorded (PVR) functionality and is a true breakthrough in the Indian pay-TV market.
News categories: NDS, Tata Sky, Digital TV, DVR, India, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

AirTies selects Opera for new High Definition IP set-top box
Nov 3, 2008 – Opera Software has announced that AirTies has selected Opera 9.5 for Devices for its new set-top box, Air 7120. Air 7120 is the state-of-the-art High Definition IP set-top-box with distinctive design and excellent wireless capabilities.
News categories: Opera Software, AirTies, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Video Exchange

Cidana and Siano Team to Bring Ready-to-Use CMMB DTV Solution to Consumer Makers
Nov 3, 2008 – Cidana has announced the integration of its advanced software package for Chinese mobile TV (CMMB) with a USB stick reference design provided by Siano Mobile Silicon. The platform will be demonstrated at the upcoming BIRTV conference in Beijing.
News categories: Siano Mobile Silicon, Cidana, China, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor

ADB Group delivers mid-period update on its 2008 second half business
Oct 30, 2008 – Advanced Digital Broadcast Holdings (SIX: ADBN) has reported an update on the development of its business. The order book for the year is full, driven mostly by a continued strong operator demand and a favourable product mix.
News categories: Advanced Digital Broadcast, Blu-ray, DVR, Middleware, Results, Set Top Box