Pace Launches IPTV Partner Programme for Developers and Suppliers of TV over Broadband IP Products
Programme Designed to Accelerate Time to Market with Full-circle Solution for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television)
February 04, 2002 — Pace Micro Technology plc, the world's largest dedicated developer of digital home gateway technology, announced today its IPTV Partner Programme. The programme was established to deliver proven, end-to-end interactive TV solutions for telecom service providers and broadband IP network operators. The new programme allows Pace and its partners to develop and test a comprehensive suite of high-demand interactive TV solutions and streamline the process of deploying these services to the rapidly expanding market of interactive TV over IP.
Members of Pace's IPTV Partner Programme include the industry's leading developers and suppliers, representing all the major components required to create complete IPTV solutions. Current participants include: ANT, Canal+, Envivio, FutureTV, Harmonic, iMagicTV, Intertrust, Kasenna, Minerva, M.P.Technologies, Myrio Corporation, nCUBE, NDS, Orca Interactive, SecureMedia, Vicinium and Yes Television.
"This programme further validates our commitment to deliver superior, turnkey solutions for customers who are deploying revenue-generating home entertainment services over broadband IP networks," said Gary Stephenson, Head of Global Alliances for Pace's IPTV Division. "Due to the nature and complexity of developing IPTV solutions, it is essential that digital television technology leaders join forces in a unified effort to simplify the process of deploying digital television and other enhanced IP-related services.
This programme encourages the earliest possible interoperability testing of the various elements of an end-to-end IPTV solution." Pace's IPTV Partner Programme contains the following member benefits.
1. Development and demonstration systems. Guidelines to Pace's software development kits (SDKs) for porting and developing additional software, such as middleware, utilities, advanced IPGs (Interactive Programme Guide); an IPTV evaluation system complete with set-top box, documentation and basic server resident software; and joint collaboration on the development of demonstration systems.
2. Roadmap and advance product information. Influence over Pace's IPTV roadmap and advance product information for features and functionality of future IPTV products; participation in Pace's IPTV Partner conferences to share deployment experiences and the latest IPTV product developments; and first access to advanced units of new products, such as future versions of Pace's IP-based digital home gateways.
3. Commercial and market data. A dedicated point-of-contact at Pace for sharing product developments, joint marketing opportunities, market intelligence and research reports; access to evaluation systems and other Pace products and services; and an opportunity to collaborate with other Pace partners.
4. Marketing and communications. Collaboration on joint media relations, industry trade shows, speaking activities and marketing collateral, and inclusion in Pace's end-to-end solutions guide "How to build interactive TV over IP systems."
5. Training and technical support. Sales and product training courses for in-depth knowledge on the features and benefits of Pace's IPTV products; technical training courses; and free access to a dedicated technical support package, including a secure Web site for in-depth technical support information and services.
Companies who become certified members of Pace's IPTV Partner Programme will progress faster toward deployment of services and technology on Pace's IP-based digital home gateways, gain quick access to critical technical specifications and support, and reduce overall costs associated with porting to Pace's family of IPTV products. For further information about Pace's IPTV Division and other participants visit Pace's web site.
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