Minerva Networks, a supplier of video networking infrastructure, Kasenna, a supplier of video management and delivery software, and Amino Communications, a specialist in set-top boxes, unveiled a joint solution for the delivery of interactive television services over broadband networks. The new “NetVision” platform combines service management software (middleware), video management and delivery software, client software and a set-top box.
The back-office management software (Minerva iTVManager) and the video management and delivery software (Kasenna MediaBase XMP) run on Linux servers. The middleware client component has been optimized for the Amino set-top box. The solution supports live TV, VOD, NVOD, SVOD, Pay-per-View, Caller ID, e-mail and Web access. Amino, Kasenna and Minerva are working closely together to add advanced features such as Time-shifted Television and Personal Video Recording (PVR).
SureWest Communications has selected the NetVision solution for its triple-play services.
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