COLOGNE, Germany, May 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ActiveVideo Networks(TM), the global leader in CloudTV delivery, and
SMiT, a leading vendor of conditional access modules, announced today at the
ANGA Cable Show that they have integrated the ActiveVideo CloudTV platform
with SMiT CI Plus modules to provide enhanced interactive television
experiences for cable subscribers.
In its booth (#L37) at the May 4-6 show, ActiveVideo will show how, Cloud
TV enables operator-branded menuing on CI Plus enabled television, even
without a set top box, when combined with the Ethernet or WiFi connectivity
of the host TV as a return channel. In addition, ActiveVideo will show how
the solution supports the iPhone Remote Control App that is also being shown
at the booth.
"The deployment of CI Plus is gaining traction in Europe as it provides
ease of use for consumers and lower cost for cable operators," said Ronald
Brockmann, managing director, Europe for ActiveVideo Networks. "The
ActiveVideo solution enables these operators to generate additional revenue
and greater loyalty from CI Plus subscribers by offering a rich interactive
environment."
"SMiT is supplying CI Plus modules to many operators in Europe, including
Kabel Deutschland and Ziggo," said Stephen He, VP of SMiT. "Our relationship
with ActiveVideo is enabling us to bring the Video on Demand services and
interactivity that operators can monetize to CI Plus subscribers."
Currently in approximately 5 million homes, ActiveVideo immerses viewers
in an engaging experience that combines Web video, Web 2.0 functionality and
traditional television. With ActiveVideo and SMiT IPVOD CAM, viewers can
navigate a completely interactive environment of both linear and broadband
programming, including rich interfaces and graphics optimized for TV and
remote control navigation; social networking; personal media; niche content;
and targeted, actionable advertising. ActiveVideo uses intelligent MPEG
streaming to deliver the Web 2.0 experience to a worldwide television
audience through both legacy and next-generation digital set-top boxes and
broadband-connected devices. The company's European headquarters in Hilversum,
the Netherlands creates solutions and applications that are targeted toward
the needs of European cable and IPTV operators and content providers.
About SMiT
SMiT, Shenzhen State Micro Technology Co. Ltd, is an international
high-tech company, invested by U.S venture capital. with development and
sales offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Peking China, support center in
Munich Germany. Based on own self-developed SOC technology, SMiT designs and
manufactures high security CAM, which ensures the revenue of TV operator.
For more information, please visit http://www.smit.com.cn/english
About ActiveVideo Networks
ActiveVideo Networks is the world leader in cloud-based interactive
services that are redefining television (iTV 2.0). The company's
network-centric approach simply and inexpensively enables expanded
programming, navigation and advertising possibilities, allowing viewers to
define and share their TV experiences. ActiveVideo combines Web-based media
and targeted, clickable advertisements with the high-quality video, immediate
responsiveness and remote control navigation of television for uniform
interactivity across all digital and IPTV set-tops, CI Plus enabled
televisions, and broadband-connected CE devices. ActiveVideo Networks is
based in the heart of Silicon Valley, with offices in Los Angeles, Baltimore
and Hilversum, the Netherlands. For more information, visit
http://www.activevideo.com.
