Broadcom has announced an expanded relationship with open source platform creator RDK that sees it join the RDK Video Accelerator programme. In addition, Broadcom has introduced a portfolio of pre-integrated RDK-based chipset solutions. RDK is an open source software platform for the connected home that standardises core functions used in broadband, video, and IoT connected […]
AirTies is set to make its managed WiFi solution available for devices running the RDK software platform in the first quarter of 2019. The company, which provides managed WiFi Mesh solutions to service providers, also said that an that an as-yet unnamed Tier 1 operator is due to deploy AirTies’ software on RDK-based customer premises […]
RDK Management, the outfit that manages the Comcast-driven RDK open source initiative, has unveiled a new app programme that it says will make it easier to develop and launch apps consistently across RDK-based set-top boxes. The two-pronged programme gives service providers the option to use a versatile new RDK App Framework to build and manage […]
RDK Management claims that video and broadband service providers have now deployed more than 40 million devices running the RDK software worldwide. Announcing the update at the Connected TV World Summit in London this morning, RDK Management said the deployment figure is up 62% compared to the same time last year. In total, more than […]
RDK Management and semiconductor firm Broadcom have partnered to integrate chipset-level software development kits (SDKs) from Broadcom with RDK’s open source software. The move is designed to make a common software porting layer to simplify and standardise RDK deployments across set-boxes used around the world by video and broadband service providers. The companies said that […]
Liberty Global has tapped SeaChange to provide its Adrenalin multi-screen video technology to support the latest version of the cable giant’s Horizon advanced TV service. SeaChange said that Adrenalin would be a ‘key element’ of the Horizon 4 platform. Adrenalin will provide the content information and transaction support for Liberty’s viewers across both broadcast and […]
Maltese cable operator Melita has tapped technology outfit ADB to oversee the commercial launch of its new TV service. ADB will use its set-top and RDK middleware expertise to help Melita develop a range of new RDK-based services. Melita is deploying the ADB 1750CF HD HEVC STB with Wifi, and four tuners to support its […]
Swiss cable network operator The Quickline Group has tapped SeaChange’s RDK-based platform for the launch of advanced digital TV service Quickline TV. Quickline is using SeaChange to provide support for multiplatform content management and delivery, monetization and the subscriber experience, including RDK-V-based set-top box software. Quickline’s centralised video operation supports 25 independent regional cable television […]
Portuguese pay TV operator Nos is tapping technology provider Tata Elxsi to deploy RDK-based TV services. Tata Group-owned Tata Elxsi is set to demonstrate its RDK technology at the RDK Americas Summit in Denver next week. Solutions on show will include RDK Prime, described by the company as a “next generation, ready to use application […]
German cable operator Tele Columbus Group has begun commercialising its new interactive TV offering, advanceTV. The advanced TV service, based on a 4K-capable box with four tuners supplied by Humax and a RDK-based platform with user interface supplied by Espial – which also acted as system integrator for the project – offers live TV and […]
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