Ericsson empowers new TV experiences at IP&TV World Forum
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
· Enabling the delivery of an 'anytime, anywhere' experience
· Showcasing Ericsson Multiscreen TV and IPTV Remote
· Giles Wilson, Head of Technology, delivers conference keynote speech
At IP&TV World Forum 2011 (London, March 22(nd)-24(th)), Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC)
will demonstrate its end-to-end television solutions - from content management,
packaging and delivery to the ultimate user experience on the consumer's screen
of choice. The event will see Ericsson focus on the new world of entertainment
and multimedia - a world filled with more content, more screens and more
services and how these opportunities can be efficiently and reliably delivered
by operators to the consumer.
"We are seeing the multiscreen market opportunity quickly expanding thanks to
the introduction of second screen devices which enable the consumer to enjoy
high quality content wherever they go," said Giles Wilson, Head of Technology,
Ericsson Solution Area TV. "At Ericsson we are leading the development of
multiscreen TV solutions that enable operators to deliver the 'anytime,
anywhere' experience consumers are looking for, while generating revenues and
increasing profits."
Visitors to Ericsson's IP&TV World Forum stand (119) can learn how exciting new
developments within the company's range of solutions for IPTV, Hybrid and the
Connected World are addressing the latest trends and viewer demands with:
- Content Management and Packaging: Ericsson will be demonstrating an
end-to-end content acquisition and distribution solution utilizing a combination
of products including Xport® Time-Shifted Television (TSTV) and WatchPoint®
Content Management System (CMS). The Xport TSTV is uniquely designed to support
any time-shifted business model via end-to-end management of rights, recording
and viewing of content bound for any screen. The WatchPoint CMS provides
centralized management of any metadata format, content type and any workflow
process, providing the infrastructure for an efficient multi-screen strategy and
accelerating VOD business across multiple platforms.
- Content Delivery: Ericsson Consumer Lab studies show that picture
quality is one of the most critical factors demanded by consumers. From venue to
viewer, the company's contribution, distribution and direct-to-home video
processing solutions are best in class and enable over 2000 broadcasters and
operators to manage bandwidth and deliver the best picture quality. Ericsson's
award winning video compression engineering team is focused on enabling the
optimum video quality at the lowest possible bit-rates. This also frees up
bandwidth for new and premium video services, driving new revenue models and
enabling a richer consumer experience.
Solutions for HD and SD will be on display, enabled by the recently announced
Video Processor Chassis (VPC) and its key encode or transcode modules, as well
as a new high density, multi-functional, video processing platform. The highest
performance HD compression of any vendor will be shown for IPTV, where HD
bandwidths and picture quality are the most critical enablers to customer
satisfaction and increased revenues.
Ericsson will also showcase its MDN (Media Distribution Network) - a complete
solution for the delivery of video over IP which combines a content distribution
network (CDN) with Ericsson's broader TV portfolio to deliver a media centric
solution to the growing amount of video on the internet.
To enhance the video quality to all the Mobile screens such as Smart phones,
Tablets and PCs, Ericsson will showcase the market leading converged end-to-end
policy control to make the network aware of service, user and end-device.
- User Experience: Ericsson will show how its suite of products and
solutions are enabling the next generation television experience. Demonstrations
will include solutions that provide a consistent experience across different
platforms. Ericsson's commercial multiscreen TV offering (shortlisted for Best
Multiscreen TV Service in the IP&TV World Series Awards) will be on show in
London, which combines the full features of IPTV, Mobile TV, and WebTV with a
common look and feel of the user interface. The solution is customizable to the
operator's exact needs and reduces operational expenditure, which in turn keeps
costs down for the end user.
Also on display will be the Ericsson IPTV Remote. The IPTV Remote is designed to
enable consumers with a single interface to control live broadcast TV, on-demand
video, Internet video, photos, audio and any media stored on a personal computer
or device with storage capabilities. The IPTV Remote includes a touchscreen so
that the consumer can intuitively browse different sources of media, as well as
preview and organize playlists.
IP&TV World Forum attendees can hear from a number of Ericsson speakers during
the conference programme:
- Plenary Keynote session
Speaker: Giles Wilson, Head of Technology, Solution Area TV, Ericsson
Tuesday, March 22 at 09.00
- 'Assessing the Benefits of Moving to IP' (Panel session)
Alan Delaney, Head of Business Development and Marketing, IPTV & Connected Home,
Solution Area TV, Ericsson
Tuesday, March 22 at 12.20
- 'Optimizing the Network for IPTV and Quality OTT to Multiple Screens'
Mats Johansson, Strategic Marketing Manager, Ericsson
Wednesday, March 23 at 14.50
- 'Creating the next generation Ul'
Alan Delaney, Head of Business Development and Marketing, IPTV & Connected Home,
Solution Area TV, Ericsson
Thursday March 24 at 12.20
Notes to editors:
Information and registration for IPTV World Forum:
http://www.iptv-forum.com
Pictures of Giles Wilson attached
Pictures of Ericsson's TV solutions (incl. IPTV screenshots and IPTV Remote)
http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/photolibrary/multimedia
Our multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-
communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business
solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated
revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with
the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX,
Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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Press release in PDF:
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