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Ericsson IPTV Middleware wins IPTV World Series Award

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced that the Ericsson IPTV Middleware, part of the Ericsson IPTV Solution, has won the ‘Best IPTV Service Delivery Platform or Client Software’ category at the IPTV World Series Awards 2009.

March 26, 2009

The Ericsson IPTV solution is the world's first commercially available IPTV ecosystem that is integrated with IMS, and can operate in non-IMS environments or in mixed deployments where services are delivered to both IMS-enabled and non-IMS devices. The latest release of the Ericsson IPTV Middleware was launched at the IPTV World Forum in London this week and is designed to drive the future of converged and blended communications and entertainment services. It is compliant with the Open IPTV Forum Release 1.0 specification and new features include the integration of Internet TV with IPTV, which enables consumers to enjoy web video on the television screen as well as on the PC, in better quality than they are used to on the PC.

“We are delighted that the Ericsson IPTV Solution is being recognized for its ground-breaking technical achievements and its ability to dramatically change the television marketplace,” comments Jan Wäreby, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Unit Multimedia, Ericsson. ”IPTV providers using this solution can meet the growing  demands for an Individual TV Experience by giving consumers greater control over their content wherever they are. As part of our IPTV solution, the Ericsson IPTV Middleware supports fixed-mobile and TV/communications convergence and enables telecom operators to truly differentiate their services.”

NOTES TO EDITORS

The IPTV World Series Awards are judged by a panel of respected, independent judges. They are organized by Informa, the company behind the IPTV World Series of IPTV conferences/exhibitions, which include IPTV World Forum. The latest Ericsson IPTV Solution is being demonstrated at IPTV World Forum, London - booth 17 and at NAB, Las Vegas – booth SU5108.

Press backgrounder – IPTV middleware (pdf)
Press backgrounder – IPTV (pdf)
Press backgrounder – Individual TV experience (pdf)
Photos can be found here 

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ABOUT ERICSSON

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 250 million subscribers. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of ‘communication for all’ through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27 billion (SEK 209 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ.

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ABOUT IPTV MIDDLEWARE

As part of the continued development of the Ericsson IPTV Solution, the latest release of the IPTV Middleware gives consumers greater control over PVR (Personal Video Recorder) services that records programs they can watch later. Users can now manage the PVR service via a web portal, which means they can access the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) via a PC or mobile phone to manage their recordings from a distance. Further, the new release includes a fast high-definition TV portal, based on the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) technology, to provide a better user experience thanks to more advanced and faster animations and faster response times. Other new features include Video on Demand (VOD) service, Incoming Call Pop-Up, Series Recording for local or network PVR and the ability for subscribers to add channels to their package via the TV Portal using the remote control.