36 Saturday 08.09.2012 theibcdaily Media services platform now modular Nevion By Michael Burns
Nevion is using IBC this year to unveil the VideoIPath 2.5 managed video and audio services platform. This is a fully integrated system to provide IP video transport for contribution networks, offering comprehensive, end-to-end control, monitoring and management from one interface, says the developer.
The platform targets delivery
of managed video and audio services, encompassing complete provisioning, dynamic connection management, bandwidth optimisation, analytics and network inventory. The VideoIPath platform also provides open APIs for integration with external OSS and BSS systems.
The new version 2.5 release
offers a modular architecture, allowing for user-customisable
Updated media server software to cut costs
Wowza Media Systems
By Anne Morris Wowza is unveiling the latest enhancements to its media server software. The company says these further streamline any- screen media workflow and reduce the expenses that typically result from working with a multitude of client- specific platforms, adaptive
bitrate technologies, and media players.
The latest version of
Wowza Media Server software includes refinements to the Network DVR (nDVR) AddOn; an audio-only option for the Wowza Transcoder AddOn; dynamic overlays, additional content protection options; multicast and more. These are designed to make internet streaming cost- effective for the broadcaster while improving the experience for the viewer. The software continues to
Wowza puts focus on any- screen media workflow
offer any-screen coverage including Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight-capable computers, tablets, phones, set-top boxes, media players, and game consoles; Apple iPhone/iPad and other HLS- capable devices such as Apple TV with AirPlay; Android devices; Roku media players and internet- connected TVs. With Wowza AddOns, the media server is said to be a fully fledged streaming media infrastructure helping users to drive revenue- generating services and simplify workflows. 14.162
solutions and including support for third-party devices. VideoIPath’s user interface
improves interaction between different applications through the use of a desktop-style app launcher. A network topology app has been added with this release, allowing users to visually define the topology used to make offline routing decisions.
The newly enhanced inventory graphical interface apparently also provides better
Q&A VideoIPath features a desktopstyle application launcher
support for large network infrastructures. The new release additionally adds a control panel interface, with an
up new opportunities; and third specific to North America – we are seeing strong increases in HD attach rates and upgrades in multi-room DVR deployments.
Patrick Henry, president & CEO, Entropic Communications
Has IBC come at a good time for the electronic media industry? Why?
Absolutely; the connected home market is growing from $2.3bn in 2011 to $3.5bn by 2015. We believe this multi-year secular growth is being driven by several industry and service provider trends that will be highlighted at IBC. First, global payTV operators are rolling out new services as they migrate to IP-based video delivery; second the transition to digital signals internationally continues to open
What do you think are the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time? Global service providers are beginning to demand high- performance open standard STBs, from traditional Linux devices to newer Android implementations, in order to take advantage of the growing wave of consumer applications. Our STB system-on-a-chip (SoC) platform with its ARM- based core, advanced 3D graphics and support for open industry standards enables global payTV operators to merge traditional broadcast, VOD, and IP-based content.
Why should delegates visit your stand at IBC? We are making significant progress on our strategy to transform the whole home entertainment experience. As the only pure-play platform semiconductor company in connected home entertainment, we are delivering a portfolio of Connectivity and STB SoC solutions that securely deliver and process digital video and audio content into and throughout the home. 5.C21
operating environment designed for broadcast end users of the platform. 8.B70
New US presence ADB
By Ian McMurray
A distribution contract with Adams Cable Equipment (ACE) of Lenexa, Kansas has been signed by Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB), expanding the latter’s North American presence. The partnership will allow ACE exclusively to sell and support ADB’s P.DGA4001N WiFi
ADSL2+ gateway in North America and enable telco operators to offer
subscribers a high-speed broadband access and home connectivity solution. ADB’s home gateways are optionally equipped with Epicentro, ADB’s software platform, which allows service providers to deploy software modules and applications over time via transparent remote management, creating opportunities for operators to provide function and service up- selling to consumers. 5.B48
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