Software (Media Players, Middleware, Browsers, Stacks, …) News

NTT adds 4K Range Extensions support to H.265/HEVC codec SDK
Aug 19, 2014 – NTT Advanced Technology (NTT-AT) has announced that it has launched an upgraded version of its HEVC-1000 SDK, a software CODEC development kit compliant with the H.265/HEVC video coding standards.
News categories: NTT-AT, Digital TV, Software, Worldwide

TCL announces Roku TV line-up for the U.S.
Aug 19, 2014 – TCL and Roku have announced availability of the TCL Roku TV line-up. TCL will offer four TCL Roku TV models: 32" 32FS4610R ($229), 40" 40FS4610R ($329), 48" 48FS4610R ($499), and 55" 55FS4610R ($649).
News categories: Roku, TCL, Chris Larson, Jim Funk, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Hisense Roku TV H4 series to hit U.S. stores soon
Aug 19, 2014 – Hisense and Roku have announced availability of the Hisense Roku TV H4 Series to the U.S. market. Roku TV is a simplified smart TV that uses the Roku OS to enable consumers to enjoy entertainment whether on-demand, streamed or live.
News categories: Roku, Hisense, Peter Erdman, Jim Funk, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Green Hills deploys APMAX IPTV middleware
Aug 13, 2014 – Innovative Systems has announced that a methodical exchange-by-exchange conversion over a 5 month period was the key to a successful conversion for Green Hills Companies to the Innovative Systems' APMAX IPTV Middleware.
News categories: Innovative Systems, Green Hills, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA

Ittiam makes available H.265/HEVC codec with 422 12-bit support
Aug 13, 2014 – Ittiam Systems has announced the addition of 422 12-bit support to its Pristine Quality H.265/HEVC Main 10 encoder SDK making it one of the industry’s first commercially licensable encoders with range extension.
News categories: Ittiam Systems, Dr. Sriram Sethuraman, Shantanu Jha, Digital TV, IBCShow, Software, Worldwide

Espial to show DVB-based, HTML5 TV UI for RDK at IBC
Aug 13, 2014 – Espial has announced its planned demonstrations at the IBC Show 2014, September 12-16 in Amsterdam. Espial will demonstrate one of the industry's first DVB-based, HTML5 TV user experiences for Reference Design Kit (RDK).
News categories: Espial, HTML5, IBCShow, RDK, Set Top Box, Worldwide

SmartLabs licenses the Reference Design Kit
Aug 12, 2014 – SmartLabs has announced that it has licensed the Reference Design Kit (RDK) to advance its hybrid and IP interactive TV solutions. The RDK will integrate with the SmartLabs advanced user interface and DVB IP hybrid set top boxes.
News categories: SmartLabs, RDK Management, Mikhail Grachev, Jason Briggs, Cable TV, Digital TV, RDK, Set Top Box, Worldwide

LG launches first OLED TV with webOS
Aug 11, 2014 – LG Electronics has announced the official U.S. launch of its latest OLED TV. The 55-inch class LG Curved OLED TV (Model 55EC9300) is the first OLED TV to feature the LG Smart TV+ webOS connected TV platform.
News categories: LG Electronics, Luke Mothschenbacher, Dave Vanderwaal, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Viaccess-Orca adds Zenterio middleware to solution portfolio
Aug 11, 2014 – Zenterio and Viaccess-Orca (VO) have announced a strategic partnership. Under the terms of the partnership, VO will offer Zenterio’s software solution as part of its end-to-end solutions to TV operators worldwide.
News categories: Zenterio, Viaccess-Orca, Robin Rutili, François Moreau de Saint Martin, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DRM, Middleware, Set Top Box, Worldwide