Scientific-Atlanta, Microsoft Partner on IPTV Set-tops

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 29, 2005 - 5:26am.

Atlanta -- Set-top box manufacturer Scientific-Atlanta announced on Monday that it is working with Microsoft to develop a new line of set-tops for Internet-delivered TV services, including SBC's Project Lightspeed. The new set-tops will run Microsoft's IPTV Edition software, which supports advanced video compression like H.264, standard and high-definition digital video recording, and home media networking. The set-tops are being designed so that telephone companies can forego the installment of additional wires in consumers' homes, relying instead on existing coaxial cables. "This collaboration on IP set-tops combined with our IPTV software and advanced encoding technology initiatives already underway for SBC's Project Lightspeed provides additional momentum to the drive toward the compelling service and revenue opportunities that are possible with IPTV," said Phil Corman, director of worldwide partner development for the Microsoft TV Division. The new devices are expected to be on display at the IBC conference in Amsterdam in September.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050829/clm002a.html?.v=1
http://www.microsoft.com/tv/content/Solutions/IPTV/mstv_IPTV_Overview.mspx
http://www.scientificatlanta.com