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Actiontec to build screencast boxes supporting Intel WiDi
May 15, 2013 | Comments
Actiontec Electronics said it will be the lead developer of a new line of products incorporating Intel wireless WiDi designed to link laptops to TVs. WiDi is already built into Intel’s current Core processors, and the company said it has integrated the technology in its forthcoming fourth-generation Core processors as well.
Averna hooks up with Pace on DOCSIS certification
May 10, 2013 10:49 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments
Montreal-based Averna has forged a design-validation partnership with Pace that it said would...
Zanaware adds support to legacy headend gear
May 9, 2013 2:00 pm | by Brian Santo | Comments
Zanaware Technologies said its products can now support the headend equipment not only of the...
thePlatform cues up live events console for broadcasters
May 7, 2013 12:50 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
Today video publishing vendor thePlatform, which is owned by Comcast, released a Web-based...
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Lantiq chipset enables DSL vectoring
May 14, 2013 1:48 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsThe company said that gateway designs based on the new chipset, the Xway VRX300, can reach data rates of 200 Mbps (two pair bonded) and up to 150 Mbps (vectoring) while supporting an array of home networking features, including integrated Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Gigabit Ethernet and VoIP.
Active Broadband heads to IMS over DOCSIS
May 7, 2013 2:03 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsActive Broadband Networks said its service management system now supports the IMS Rx interface as specified in PacketCable 2.0. The support for the interface paves the way for the delivery of IMS services over DOCSIS networks by providing support for PCMM policy control via the Diameter-based Rx interface.
New Products - May 2013 CED
May 1, 2013 5:54 pm | by CED | CommentsZanaware debuts new backup, recovery service. Envivio integrates with Adobe Primetime.OMG: Pixelmetrix expands OTT lineup.
Harmonic adds Netflix presets to transcoder
April 30, 2013 2:00 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsHarmonic has created transcoding presets for its ProMedia Carbon transcoder specifically for preparing to deliver video to Netflix. The presets are designed to enable to speed the process of programmers using ProMedia Carbon to transform video and audio content into media formats optimized for Netflix.
Assia smooths the path to vectored VDSL
April 26, 2013 2:16 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsAssia has upgraded its management and optimization software to enable VDSL providers to introduce vectored VDSL gradually, as market demand merits. The software suite also gives VDSL companies the tools to handle common noise impairments.
Ikanos vectored VDSL chip ready for action
April 26, 2013 2:04 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsIkanos Communications said it has completed OEM and carrier lab trials, and has notched its first design win, for its Velocity-3 NodeScale Vectoring VDSL chipset, which has demonstrated the ability to deliver data rates of up to 110 Mbps up on loops up to about 1,500 feet, across all its 192 ports.
Zanaware debuts headend device backup and recovery service
April 18, 2013 12:42 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsThis morning Zanaware Technologies announced a new service that provides multiple headend device backup, recovery and monitoring for cable operators. The service, Headend Health (HEalth) Manager Service, augments the capabilities of Zanaware’s Auto Backr Pro, which has been deployed by eight of the top-10 largest cable operators in North America.
Amdocs unveils Wi-Fi Experience Solution
April 16, 2013 12:19 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsAmdocs took the wraps off its Wi-Fi Experience Solution at the Policy Control and Data Pricing conference in Berlin. Using Amdoc’s network control offerings, the Wi-Fi Experience Solution enables mobile and broadband service providers to accelerate their Wi-Fi service deployments.
Motorola connects Howard Community College with POL
April 15, 2013 12:41 pm | CommentsColumbia, Maryland-based Howard Community College is using Motorola Mobility’s passive optical LAN (POL) platform to provide IP connectivity in its new Heath Sciences building. The fiber-optic network will serve more than 1,500 Ethernet ports, and was designed and deployed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).
Adobe Primetime launches with Comcast, NBC Sports
April 10, 2013 12:45 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsAdobe Systems’ Adobe Primetime got out of the starting blocks at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference this week in Las Vegas sporting Comcast Cable and NBC Sports Group as the first two customers for the multi-screen platform.
Tek testers handle HDMI
April 9, 2013 12:01 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsTektronix has introduced a new waveform monitor with HDMI/HDCP inputs, enabling video distributors to directly monitor the quality of the video and audio output of set-top boxes (STB) and Blu-ray players. According to Tek, previously there was no way for broadcasters and video service providers to monitor the video signal quality output from STBs, Blu-ray players and other consumer devices with HDMI outputs.
Deluxe Digital teams up on OTT storefronts
April 9, 2013 11:57 am | by Brian Santo | CommentsDeluxe Digital Distribution has joined with two different IPTV platform partners – NeuLion and Accedo – to create interactive digital movie stores, complete with a library of content, that any service provider could adopt to rapidly offer their customers over-the-top (OTT) content.
Envivio bows multi-screen server
April 8, 2013 1:08 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsThe Halo Experience Server facilitates time-shifted TV and network DVR, targeted advertisement insertion, social and personalized TV. Operators deploying the system will be able to let viewers to pause and rewind live streams, record programs and watch them on any other device, or receive personalized ads based on their profile.
Digital Rapids adds Netflix preset
April 5, 2013 2:36 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsDigital Rapids is making available presets for its media transformation and workflow solutions designed specifically to make it easier for suppliers to prepare their content for streaming on Netflix. The Netflix presets will be available for the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2.0.
Harmonic adopts Aspera’s fast transfer tech
April 5, 2013 2:26 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsHarmonic has integrated Aspera’s fasp technology in its Media Applications Server (MAS). The combined solution allows complex workflows to be orchestrated and enforced, allowing quick and efficient routing of content to the intended destination, the two companies explained.
