Saturday, September 11, 2004

Telecom Italia Trials IPTV Services With Microsoft

Telecom Italia will begin testing the Microsoft IPTV platform. The Microsoft TV IPTV platform enables broadband network operators to deliver high-quality video content and services using existing and next-generation networks. The platform enables the secure delivery of pay-TV services, including standard- and high-definition channels, on-demand programming, digital video recording, and interactive program guides. The platform also offers enhanced features including instant channel changing and picture-in-picture functionality using multiple video streams.



Bell Canada, Reliance Infocomm, SBC Communications, and Swisscom/Bluewin are among the other service providers with announced Microsoft IPTV trials planned or underway. http://www.microsoft.com/tv