Digital TV interactivity solution presented by Huawei
Huawei have presented their digital television hybrid solution to television and network representatives across Africa, which plans to take advantage of the two way interactivity offered by DVB-T.
Through this, Huawei promises better end user interactivity with services such as education, shopping and communications, as well as the ability to connect with social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Full press release below:
Huawei, a leading telecom solutions provider, today presented it unique Digital Television Hybrid Solution to an audience of representatives across Africa, including television and network service providers. Huawei’s solution is a one video solution that covers all market and the entire spectrum of Digital TV platforms.
Aside from HD or 3D picture, Digital TV services can provide two way interactivity thus allowing for interactive services such as education, shopping, communications, VoD service, polling and connection to Social network sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Personal Content services, such as Picasa, Flickr, YouTube. This solution will bring a much better user experience to the end-user.
“Africa’s current plan is to move from analog to digital TV service (i.e. DVB-T or DTT/DTH service). Huawei can deliver this solution to meet the broadcaster and market needs. In addition, Huawei’s digital TV solution covers the entire spectrum of digital TV service delivery via Terrestrial, Satellite, Mobile and Fixed Broadband network”, said Ted Hsiung, Chief Marketing Officer for Huawei Digital Home product line. We have a strong R&D and remain fully committed to assist service providers to meet present and future market requirements of Digital TV, he adds.
Service providers can benefit from increased efficiency in spectrum usage i.e. more channels in the same frequency. Other benefits service providers can offer are more channels, better user experience, electronic programme guide, close captioned and interactive services.
Huawei has more than 10 years experience in digital TV product service development and has deployed similar solutions in a number of countries including India. With this solution Huawei can help service providers future-proof their investment in Digital TV service, in infrastructure, solution and consumer connected devices.
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