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Mediaset Begins The First Beta Test Broadcast Of HbbTV In Spain
Jun 17, 2011 – Mediaset Spain (Madrid: TL5) has begun beta tests of its HbbTV technology through the technological development carried out by Telefónica (Madrid and NYSE: TEF), thus becoming a forerunner in implementing HbbTV in Spain.
News categories: Mediaset, Telefónica, Digital TV, HbbTV, IPTV, Middleware, Spain, Streaming

Pace Announces Integration Partnership With Minerva
Jun 16, 2011 – Pace (LSE: PIC) has announced a partnership agreement with Minerva. The partners will integrate Minerva xTVFusion middleware technology into Pace's HD set-top boxes, expanding the range of IPTV options available to service providers.
News categories: Pace plc, Minerva Networks, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Pace provides set-top box for Comcast's next-generation TV experience
Jun 14, 2011 – Pace (LSE: PIC) is working with Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) to launch a new hybrid DVR set-top box with tru2way and IP capabilities that delivers an advanced personalized TV viewing experience.
News categories: Pace plc, Comcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA

Comcast and Skype to Bring a New HD Video Calling Experience to the Television
Jun 14, 2011 – Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) and Skype have announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership that will enable Comcast customers to communicate with family and friends through HD video calling on their television.
News categories: Skype, Comcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA

chumby and Pace Unveil chumby apps for TV Market
Jun 14, 2011 – chumby industries, a software company that provides a personalized Internet experience to a multitude of connected devices, and Pace (LSE: PIC) will unveil chumby apps on Pace set-top boxes at the Pace booth at The Cable Show in Chicago.
News categories: chumby, Pace plc, Apps, Set Top Box

ANT selected for Freesat branded satellite TV receivers
Jun 13, 2011 – ANT (LSE AIM: ANTP) has announced that Freesat, the UK Free-to-air satellite provider, has licensed ANT Galio for use in future Freesat branded satellite TV receivers.
News categories: ANT plc, Freesat, Digital TV, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, UK

ADB launches its 3rd generation set-back box and inaugurates 3 new Cable products
Jun 13, 2011 – Advanced Digital Broadcast (SIX: ADBN) will be showcasing its latest pay-TV platforms for the US Cable market at The Cable Show, suite ES70.
News categories: Advanced Digital Broadcast, Cable TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA

SeaChange OCAP™ RI-Based Software Selected for Panasonic tru2way® Set-Top Box
Jun 13, 2011 – Panasonic has selected SeaChange's (NASDAQ: SEAC) VividLogic tru2way® software stack for its tru2way set-top box for the North American cable market. The Companies will demonstrate the OCAP™ Reference Implementation solution at The Cable Show.
News categories: SeaChange, Panasonic, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, North America, Set Top Box, USA

NDS at The Cable Show 2011: Bridging the Next Generation TV Experience
Jun 9, 2011 – At The Cable Show NDS will be showcasing a range of technologies focused on delivering an advanced user experience across multiple-platforms; from multi-platform content delivery and protection to enabling contextual companion device experiences and OTT solutions.
News categories: NDS Group, Cable TV, Content Protection, Middleware