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

ADN Selects NDS to Launch Digital Cable TV Service in Central and Western Delhi
May 29, 2012 – NDS has announced that it will be providing set-top box software, conditional access, a customised electronic programme guide (EPG), and applications for cable operator ADN Networks to support the launch of its digital cable TV service in Delhi.
News categories: NDS Group, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, India, Middleware, Set Top Box

FilmOn.TV Launches First Multi Channel Live TV App for Facebook
May 24, 2012 – FilmOn.TV has announced that with its FilmOn.TV app, 'FilmOn Live TV', you can chat with friends and share live TV in HD at the same time, all on Facebook. FilmOnFacebook.com streams 150 HD live television channels straight to your Facebook.
News categories: FilmOn, Digital TV, Media Player, Social TV, Streaming

Hillcrest Labs Selected by TCL to Bring Motion, Gesture and Cursor Control to Android™-Powered Smart TVs
May 23, 2012 – Hillcrest Labs has announced that TCL Multimedia (SZSE: 000100) is using Hillcrest's patented Freespace® motion software for TCL's Android™-based Smart TVs, including its flagship V7500 Android 4.03 Smart TV, and motion sensing remotes.
News categories: Hillcrest Labs, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV

UPC unveils On Demand TV for Ireland
May 22, 2012 – UPC (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) has unveiled On Demand TV for Ireland. The service offers seven day catch-up TV from the RTÉ Player and 3player and over 1,300 hours of box sets and series for free. Additionally, Movies On-Demand are available at the touch of a button.
News categories: UPC, Cable TV, Fibre, Ireland, Media Player, Set Top Box, Streaming

OCN to Deploy Cisco Videoscape for New Multi-Screen Video Experiences in Shanghai
May 22, 2012 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has announced that Oriental Cable Network (OCN) will deploy its Videoscape platform to enable multi-screen video services for PCs, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices for its customer base throughout Shanghai, China.
News categories: Cisco Systems, Oriental Cable Network, Cable TV, China, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet, TV Everywhere

Infosys to Demonstrate Natural User Interface Cable TV Concepts at The Cable Show
May 22, 2012 – Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY) will show new ways that consumers may experience TV in the future via multi-channel natural user interfaces at 'Imagine Park', a platform for introducing and demonstrating new products and services at The Cable Show 2012.
News categories: Infosys, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box

ActiveVideo Brings Advanced VOD Navigation to Any STB
May 22, 2012 – ActiveVideo Networks has announced the general availability of its CloudTV H5™ platform that can bring any navigation interface or application written in HTML5 to any digital set-top box or connected CE device.
News categories: ActiveVideo, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

itaas Licenses Comcast Reference Development Kit
May 21, 2012 – itaas has announced that it has licensed the Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) Reference Development Kit (RDK) enabling itaas to provide RDK-related software development, integration and testing services to STB and chip manufacturers as well as MSOs.
News categories: itaas, Comcast, Cable TV, RDK, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, USA

NAGRA Introduces Broadcast-to-IP Gateway
May 21, 2012 – NAGRA (SIX:KUD.S) has introduced a broadcast-to-IP gateway which will allow live TV to be delivered to IP-enabled devices without impacting a consumer's existing live TV viewing experience.
News categories: NAGRA, ANGA COM, Digital TV, DRM, Gateway, Media Player, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Smartphone, Tablet