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News Release from: Amino Communications | Subject: AmiNET100
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2002
Set-top box takes on IPTV
Amino Communications has ported Minerva Networks' iTVManager video services management software to the new AmiNET100 set-top box for advanced television services over IP networks (IPTV).
Amino Communications has ported Minerva Networks' iTVManager video services management software to the new AmiNET100 set-top box for advanced television services over IP networks (IPTV) The port was done using Minerva's STB development kit
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The iTVManager client module enables access through a user interface to a variety of video services from telecomms companies and broadband service providers, including live television, video-on-demand (VOD), near-VOD, pay-per-view, personal video recorder (PVR), Internet access, email, and interactive games.
The iTVManager software also includes an administration module for the management of television services, such as subscription management, channel creation, scheduling, and electronic program guide (EPG) generation.
Together, the two components enable the administration and management of the delivery of IP-based advanced television services.
In addition, the software automates recurring processes such as billing and content acquisition.
"The iTVManager middleware is a valuable addition to our complete portfolio for content distribution over IP networks", commented Mike Greenall, marketing manager at Amino.
"Minerva is helping to accelerate the development of IPTV and we are delighted to be working with such a significant player in this industry".
"With its size, cost and functionality, the AmiNET100 set-top box is revolutionising the IP market", commented Reed Majors, vice president of marketing and business development at Minerva.
"We believe that Amino is accelerating the implementation of IPTV and broadband content distribution".
The AmiNET series of set-top boxes has been specifically designed to meet the demands of markets with multimedia distribution requirements and accelerate the implementation of networked digital video systems.
The series offers a range of web and audio/video capabilities that enable it to manage many functions within different markets.
The recently announced AmiNET100 is an Ethernet-based set-top box for use in networked environments.
It provides a common starting point for other products in the AmiNET series that may have different network interfaces, user interfaces or service delivery mechanisms.
The unit is available as a licensed design or volume product, and can be customised to meet the specific needs of customers.
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