Conax and Espial launch hybrid solution

Conditional access company Conax and on-demand software specialist Espial have launched a new hybrid IPTV solution for cable, satellite, terrestrial and telco operators.

The companies have developed an on-demand services platform for the secure delivery of broadcast TV, interactive applications, VOD, local and network digital video recording, timeshift TV, over-the-top video services to TVs, PCs and mobile devices. The solution features Espial IPTV middleware, VOD and content workflow management products working with Conax content security technology.

The companies said they plan to offer multiple hybrid-IP set-top boxes and residential gateway units to pay-TV operators. The solution is already commercially deployed in Sweden with Com Hem.