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

Freeview|HD Launches in New Zealand with S&T MHEG-5 Technology
Apr 14, 2008 – Strategy & Technology (S&T) has extended its relationship with Freeview New Zealand. S&T's MHEG-5 interactive playout technology has been exclusively deployed for the launch of the new DTT/HD version of the service Freeview|HD™.
News categories: Strategy & Technology, Freeview, Digital TV, MHEG-5, Middleware, New Zealand, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

DigiSoft secures contract to deliver Electronic Video rental platform to Video Ezy®
Apr 14, 2008 – DigiSoft and Video Ezy have announced the selection of DigiSoft's IPTV delivery platform and set top box middleware to enable the delivery of Video Ezy's Electronic Video Rental service at Video Ezy and Blockbuster stores in Australia and New Zealand.
News categories: DigiSoft, Video Ezy, Australia, Digital TV, Middleware, NABShow, New Zealand, Set Top Box, Streaming

Sigma Designs and Microsoft Collaborate on Advanced IPTV System-on-a-Chip for Microsoft Mediaroom
Apr 14, 2008 – Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM) and Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) have announced a collaboration to enable the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV and multimedia platform to operate on next-generation set-top boxes using the new Sigma SMP8654 SoC.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Microsoft Mediaroom, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

EXPWAY Electronic Service Guide Technology Further Enhances Capabilities of LG Electronics-Harris MPH Mobile DTV System
Apr 13, 2008 – Harris (NYSE:HRS), LG (Seoul:066570) and Zenith, co-developers of MPH™ (Mobile-Pedestrian-Handheld) in-band mobile digital television (DTV), have implemented the Electronic Service Guide (ESG) platform from EXPWAY into the MPH system.
News categories: EXPWAY, LG Electronics, Harris Corporation, Automotive, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Portable, USA

IWEDIA Middleware announces that Comedia middleware is now Audio Description-ready
Apr 11, 2008 – IWEDIA Middleware has announced that its Comedia middleware now supports Audio Description.
News categories: IWEDIA, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

DigiSoft announces General Availability of a Java Platform Micro Edition Client Solution for IPTV
Apr 11, 2008 – DigiSoft.tv has announced the signature of a global Binary Value Added Partner agreement with Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ:JAVA) for the distribution of a Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME) based software stack for IPTV Set Top Boxes (STB's).
News categories: DigiSoft.tv, Sun Microsystems, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, Set Top Box

Testronic Labs Launches Digital TV Testing Service
Apr 10, 2008 – Testronic Laboratories has announced a new digital testing service to broadcasters, IRD and set top box manufacturers and related digital television software and service providers.
News categories: Testronic, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Software

NetBlender Introduces Technology that Connects iPhones to Blu-ray Disc Content
Apr 10, 2008 – NetBlender has announced a new Blu-ray Disc technology that allows iPhones and iPod Touch devices to interact with content on a Blu-ray disc.
News categories: NetBlender, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, Middleware, Mobile, Smart Home

dotTV Consortium to Demonstrate Next Generation Digital Television Service at NAB
Apr 9, 2008 – The dotTV Consortium, whose mission is to develop and promote specifications for the next-generation digital TV service, will demonstrate its service at NAB in Las Vegas.
News categories: dotTV Consortium, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, NABShow, Placeshifting, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming