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Roundbox Demonstrates First Netbook with Integrated Mobile DTV
Apr 21, 2009 – Roundbox has announced a demonstration of the first netbook with integrated Mobile DTV reception, at NAB2009. The demonstration combines a Dell Inspiron™ Mini 10 with the Roundbox Client and an integrated tuner from LG Electronics.
News categories: Roundbox, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, USA

Irdeto Launches Universal Client Software-Only CA Solution for One-Way DVB Networks
Apr 21, 2009 – Irdeto has announced the launch of the Irdeto Conditional Access (CA) System with Universal Client designed to meet the needs of broadcasters who require a content security solution that is easily integrated with a wide variety of low-cost devices.
News categories: Irdeto, Conditional Access, Content Protection, Digital TV, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Software

Verismo's VuNow Internet TV Platform Powers First Interactive IPTV Services in Bangalore
Apr 21, 2009 – Verismo Networks has announced ACT Television's launch of IPTV and triple play services based on Verismo's VuNow Internet TV platform. ACT Television's deployment initially targets 100,000 homes in Bangalore, India.
News categories: Verismo Networks, ACT Television, Digital TV, India, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

UK - BBC HD comes to BBC iPlayer
Apr 20, 2009 – The BBC HD channel is now available via BBC iPlayer, enabling users to stream HD programmes for seven days after first broadcast, or download and watch them within 30 days.
News categories: BBC iPlayer, Digital TV, Media Player, Streaming, UK

Microsoft Smooth Streaming Provides True High-Definition Video Delivery
Apr 20, 2009 – Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has released Smooth Streaming, a feature of Internet Information Services (IIS) Media Services. IIS Media Services is an HTTP-based media delivery platform that includes extensions for measuring, monetizing and caching media.
News categories: IIS, Content Distribution, Media Player, NABShow, Streaming

NXP to Integrate Adobe Flash Platform into its STB Platforms
Apr 20, 2009 – NXP Semiconductors has announced support for the Adobe® (Nasdaq:ADBE) Flash® Platform for the Digital Home. The optimized implementation of Flash technology is expected to be supported on NXP's IP STB platforms, the STB225 and STB222.
News categories: NXP, Adobe, Media Player, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming

Adobe Extends Flash Platform to Digital Home
Apr 20, 2009 – Adobe Systems (Nasdaq:ADBE) has announced an optimized implementation of the Adobe® Flash® Platform that delivers high definition (HD) video and rich applications to Internet-connected TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and other CE devices.
News categories: Adobe Systems, Open Screen Project, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Media Player, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

Expway and LG demonstrate mobile TV reference design at NAB 2009
Apr 20, 2009 – Two leading players in the nascent ATSC Mobile Digital Television (DTV) market have demonstrated an end-to-end, standards-based reference design aimed at accelerating the rollout of this promising technology.
News categories: Expway, LG Electronics, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Semiconductor, USA

Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix to Deliver IPTV Service to GulfPines Communications
Apr 20, 2009 – Falcon IP/Complete and Verimatrix have announced that GulfPines Communications has selected their IPTV solution to deliver a powerful, video solution with advanced functionalities, such as video recording and parental controls.
News categories: Verimatrix, Falcon IP/Complete, GulfPines Communications, Conditional Access, Content Protection, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, USA