Entone & Anevia Enable Hybrid IPTV & OTT Services
Paris, France and Cupertino, California (September 1, 2011) – Entone, Inc., a leading provider of Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions, and Anevia, a leader in video streaming solutions and service infrastructure for live TV and video on demand (VoD), announced today the integration of Anevia’s ViaMotion OTT (over the top) solutions with Entone’s Hybrid TV devices and media hubs.
Anevia offers a range of IP video streaming solutions for live and VoD content over managed IP networks as well as the Internet. Entone’s Hybrid TV devices and media hubs enable operators to deliver a TV service that blends the best of traditional linear TV programming with innovative cloud-based media and applications – all from a single device, a consistent user interface and a unified service offering. The integrated Anevia-Entone solution enables service operators to accelerate their time to market, while also offering subscribers more compelling next-gen TV services.
“OTT technology is a major breakthrough in video. It allows early adopters from telco and payTV operators not only to reduce churn, but also to monetize content in new ways. The integration with Entone enables operators to immediately deploy multi-screen solutions for further lucrative business opportunities using Anevia’s ViaMotion OTT solutions,” said Morsy Cheikhrouhou, VP of Global Sales at Anevia.
As the latest addition to Entone’s family of Hybrid TV devices, Kamai makes installation and setup hassle-free. It easily integrates with existing home networks and broadband services via its integrated Ethernet or (optional) Wi-Fi connection. Kamai’s USB port offers service providers the flexibility to deploy digital video recorder (DVR) services while providing subscribers convenient storage options without additional truck rolls.
“This collaborative effort enables service operators a more efficient and cost-effective hybrid TV solution that can be quickly deployed,” said Bart Vanderostyne, Director of EMEA Sales and Operations at Entone. “By integrating our field-proven hybrid TV and media hubs with Anevia’s IP video streaming solutions, operators can easily deliver advanced IP and OTT services throughout a subscriber’s home without requiring new wiring or a set-top box at each TV set, resulting in a dramatic cost savings in both capital and operating costs for the operator.”
Product demonstrations can be seen at IBC2011 in Amsterdam at the Entone stand (Connected World, Hall 13, stand 266) and at the Anevia stand (Hall 4, stand B66).
About Anevia
Anevia provides video solutions and service infrastructure for the delivery of live TV and video on demand (VoD) services to TV, PC, Internet-connected and mobile devices. With over 1,000 deployments in 70 countries, representing millions of users and over 25,000 live channels, Anevia is a leader in delivering video solutions to telecom operators, broadcast service providers and the hospitality market. For more information, please visit http://www.anevia.com.
About Entone
Entone is a market leader in Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions. Initially established in 1999 by the team that deployed the world’s first and largest commercial IPTV service, Entone’s proven technology enables service operators to reliably deliver integrated IP-based video and advanced broadband services using existing in-home wiring.
Entone’s technology seamlessly integrates broadcast television, whole-home digital video recorder (DVR), web media services, personal media sharing, and place-shifting. Entone’s Hybrid TV solution is the next-generation entertainment platform for delivering a rich and unique television service over existing broadband networks. As part of the Entone Hybrid TV solution, Entone’s media hub products deliver next-gen services throughout a networked home without requiring a separate set-top box at each TV set.
Over 100 of the world’s leading service operators are deployed with Entone to support their IP and Hybrid TV video services.
Entone is a privately held company with headquarters in Silicon Valley, California and offices in Europe, Hong Kong and China. The company is backed by leading venture capital firms such as Menlo Ventures, Scale Venture Partners and Coral Group. For more information about Entone, www.entone.com..
