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News Release from: Cabot Communications | Subject: Aurora
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 August 2006
DVB middleware upgrades to high
definition
Cabot Communications will add high definition (HD) functionality for its Aurora pan-European DVB middleware suite at IBC 2006.
Cabot Communications, the specialist digital TV software supplier, will announce new high definition (HD) functionality for its Aurora pan-European DVB middleware suite at IBC 2006 This will enable OEMs to use a single software platform to develop digital TV devices that support both terrestrial and satellite HD in European markets
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Cabot will also announce several industry initiatives, including a major project to promote the MHEG standard across Europe and drive the next generation of consumer experience using MHEG-5.
In addition, Cabot will showcase a number of new enhancements to Aurora, including: the addition of DVB-C capability, enabling Aurora to support every traditional home Digital TV medium so manufacturers can deploy a single middleware platform for cable, digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts; updated DVR features, including the addition of dual record functionality; the integration of eCAS systems Cryptoworks and Conax CAS7, to provide manufacturers with a secure embedded solution for Pay TV services; and fully compliant MHEG-5 v.1.06 functionality.
Darren Standing, Business Development Manager at Cabot Communications, commented: "HD is spreading throughout Europe - Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands already have, or are about to launch, HD services".
"The premium prices commanded by HD equipment and the high level of consumer demand make HD an attractive prospect for manufacturers".
"By adding HD functionality to Aurora, as well as enhancements for interactive, cable and pay TV services, Cabot can enable manufacturers to quickly develop cost effective products for the pan-European market using a single modular software platform".
Cabot will be on Stand 1.331 at IBC at the Amsterdam RAI from 8th to 12th September 2006.
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