Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC), the leading independent
developer of digital TV technologies for the global payTV industry,
announced today that it will be joined at IBC by Macrovision, a
leading provider of solutions that protect, enhance and distribute
digital goods to consumers across multiple channels, to demonstrate
how operators can use Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
specifications to enable a whole home multiroom offering for their
subscribers.
Pace has added DLNA capabilities to a server set-top box - by
integrating Macrovision media server software with existing Pace
software - to show operators how they can offer a multiroom solution
to their subscribers that distributes content securely to
off-the-shelf DLNA-compliant products such as digital media adapters,
mobile phones or PCs.
The DLNA-capable Pace server offers high definition and personal
video recording capabilities as well as storage for audio and photo
files, all of which can then be accessed from any of the connected
DLNA-compliant products in the home.
"By incorporating DLNA-based products into a multiroom
environment, operators will be able to provide a much more flexible
and cost-effective service to customers. The use of off-the-shelf
products, such as digital media adapters, combined with the operator's
own equipment in the home presents a very strong offering for
consumers," commented Dr Gary Porter, Technology Programme Manager at
Pace Micro Technology.
Jim Ryan, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMEA,
Macrovision added:
"Individuals now own and regularly use more digital devices than
they ever have before and, consequently, demand for these devices to
interact with each other is now very high. As an open standard, DLNA
can be quickly and easily integrated into an operator's products,
meaning that services for consumers can be activated simply and
seamlessly."
"With a growing trend towards home networking in households,"
added Dr Gary Porter, "the ability to connect payTV set-top boxes to
multiple devices in the home will become an increasingly important
issue for consumers. Set-top boxes supporting DLNA can easily be added
to existing networks to communicate with other CE products in the
home. DLNA is key to achieving a viable, interoperable and secure home
network."
About Pace Micro Technology
Pace Micro Technology plc (pic.l) is a leading technology
developer for the global payTV industry. Pace's main focus is on
creating intelligent and innovative products and services that benefit
our customers and fuel the development of digital TV.
Pace has one of the world's most experienced specialist
engineering teams and is the partner of choice for leading payTV
operators across the globe.
Pace's international headquarters are in Saltaire, West Yorkshire,
UK, with further offices in the USA, France, India and Hong Kong. For
more information on Pace, please visit www.pacemicro.com.
About Macrovision
Macrovision provides a broad set of solutions that enable
businesses to protect, enhance and distribute their digital goods to
consumers across multiple channels. Macrovision solutions are deployed
by companies in the entertainment, consumer electronics, gaming,
software, information publishing and corporate IT markets to solve
industry-specific challenges and bring greater value to their
customers. Macrovision holds approximately 250 issued or pending
United States patents and more than 1,200 issued or pending
international patents, and continues to increase its patent portfolio
with new and innovative technologies in related fields. Macrovision is
headquartered in Santa Clara, California, U.S.A. with other offices
across the United States and around the world. More information about
Macrovision can be found at www.macrovision.com.
