Clover’s Week: New Amsterdam

Once again IBC proves to be the place to hear about what is about to happen and view what the technologists hope might, writes Julian Clover.

Viaplay extends connected TV offer

Viaplay

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Viaplay, the OTT platform operated by Modern Times Group, is extending its offer to Panasonic, Samsung and LG Smart TV devices.

IBC displays the screens of tomorrow

NHK Super Hi Vision

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Delegates to this year’s IBC expo in Amsterdam have been able to sample a variety of future displays and file formats, among them an improved Super Hi-Vision.

Synapse brings in MHEG streaming solution

David Cutts

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. A three-way consortium has brought together a new streaming solution that can be used to deliver IP content to Freeview and Freesat viewers.

DNA Welho to test DVB-C2 technology

DNA Headquarters

Finnish cable operator DNA Welho has commenced field tests on the second generation transmission system DVB-C2.

Espial launches new product

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Espial has built a more efficient way to deliver linear content for multiscreen devices.

New landmark for Mariner

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Mariner has announced that its flagship product Mariner xVu is now monitoring more than 7 million devices.

Echostar launches hybrid Android STB

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Stand 1.F76. Echostar expands its Android-powered range of set-top boxes with a new hybrid solution enabling access to DVB TV services alongside IP-based entertainment including games, apps and on-demand content.

Inview signs agreement for German market

IBC 02012 – AMSTERDAM. Stand 14.334l Inview Technology, a company bringing Smart TV experiences to any TV or STB, has signed an exclusive deal with Altech SetOne, a consumer electronic distributor,, to deploy its smart TV platform across the German speaking region.

HbbTV made easy with httv’s Starter Kit

IBC 2012 – AMSTERDAM. Stand . French based HTTV is showing its HbbTV Starter Kit, a new HbbTV solution for application developers and editors.