Broadcast (Cable TV, DTH Satellite, Terrestrial) News

Zoran Powers COSHIP HD Cable Set-Top Boxes Demonstrated at CCBN
Mar 23, 2010 – Zoran (NASDAQ: ZRAN) has announced that it will demonstrate new high definition China Cable set-top box models with bi-directional broadcast capabilities, at the China Cable Broadcasting Network (CCBN) 2010 conference in Hall 1B, Booth B704.
News categories: Zoran, COSHIP, Cable TV, CCBN, China, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Yes Launches NDS VOD Service Using Progressive Download Technology
Mar 23, 2010 – NDS has announced that Yes, the sole provider of satellite television in Israel, has launched NDS' VOD service, based on Progressive Download (PDL) technology, for its hybrid satellite-IP digital video recorder (DVR) platform.
News categories: NDS Group, 'yes', Digital TV, DVR, Israel, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, Video Exchange

Digital captures almost 60% of TV market in Netherlands
Mar 23, 2010 – The number of digital TV connections in the Netherlands grew by 3.5 percent or 161,000 net additions during the fourth quarter to 4.71 million on 31 December 2009, according to Telecompaper's quarterly report on the Dutch TV market.
News categories: Telecompaper, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Netherlands, Satellite, Subscribers, Terrestrial

Hunan Cable Group Adds HD and On-Demand Services Using Harmonic Video Solutions
Mar 23, 2010 – Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that Hunan Cable has launched a new HDTV service and expanded its on-demand offering, powered by Harmonic's market-leading digital video delivery solutions.
News categories: Harmonic Inc, Hunan Cable, Cable TV, CCBN, China, Content Distribution

Alcatel-Lucent solutions allow seamless access to multimedia content on any device
Mar 23, 2010 – Alcatel-Lucent (Paris, NYSE: ALU) has unveiled a set of solutions designed to make it easier for people to access all of their services and content wherever they are, on any screen.
News categories: Alcatel-Lucent, Cable TV, Content Distribution, IPTV, Mobile, Streaming, Video Exchange

Verimatrix Secures Enhanced Hybrid DVB-C/IP Digital TV Services for TelstraClear
Mar 23, 2010 – Verimatrix has announced New Zealand's TelstraClear (ASX: TLS) as a new DVB hybrid operator that will be securing its pay-TV revenue with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for DVB.
News categories: Verimatrix, TelstraClear, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DVR, New Zealand, Video Exchange

IP Vision and Netgem Unveil HD Hybrid Freeview+ STB
Mar 23, 2010 – IP Vision and Netgem will showcase their High-Definition Freeview+ Hybrid DTT set top box (STB) at the IPTV World Forum. The FetchTV SmartBox 8320HD will be shown on IP Vision's Stand and features Netgem's latest DVB-T2 hardware reference design.
News categories: IP Vision, Netgem, Digital TV, DVB-T2, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK, Video Exchange

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

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