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Partners
Sigma Designs works closely with a large set of industry partners to broaden its solutions, increase market visibility, and leverage joint selling efforts. Because of the company's unique technology and system solutions, Sigma's cooperation is sought out by many of the industry's leaders in middleware, content protection and head end equipment to collaborate on interoperability. Key partnerships include companies offering middleware, security and head end equipment.
Middleware Partners
Sigma Designs is working with the following middleware companies to provide complete solutions for advanced consumer products.
ACCESS CO., LTD. is a global company providing leading technology, software products and platforms for web browsing, mobile phones, wireless handhelds and other networked devices. ACCESS' product portfolio, including its NetFront™ Browser, Garnet™ OS (formerly Palm OS®) and ACCESS Linux Platform™, provides customers with solutions that enable faster time-to-market, flexibility and customizability. The Company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates 27 subsidiaries and affiliates within Asia, Europe and the United States.
http://www.access-company.com
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Advanced Communications Co., Ltd. was established in 1994 based on the ideas and hopes of providing good communication systems to the society continuously and that its own products can be seen everywhere. We have been improving our expertise of hardware and software development and making best efforts to provide the products and the service that meet the customers' needs earlier than competitors. We believe that our foresight of technologies, own unique ideas and techniques and expertise of hardware and software produce reliable and high quality products.
http://www.adcom.co.jp/english/
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ANT Software Limited is a global provider of software, solutions and services to ensure the success of commercial deployments in the IPTV, digital TV and home entertainment electronics markets. With the convergence of IPTV and DVB, ANT can also provide a consistent framework to develop hybrid solutions and triple play applications with portability across a range of media client devices.
http://www.antplc.com
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Avtrex provides core software for digital television, media player (music, photos, video), and TV recording (PVR/DVR) products. They offer complete application solutions for networked and stand-alone device which can be customized and extended in accordance with customer requirements.
http://www.avtrex.com
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BitRouter provides comprehensive products and engineering services for digital TV systems. BitRouter takes pride in exceeding its customers’ expectations by providing robust, elegant and complete software and hardware engineering solutions.
http://www.bitrouter.com
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Celrun is focusing on creating IPTV set-top box solutions, delivering diverse functionalities such as VOD, AOD, home security services, and TV-based internet access. Celrun also developed the first set-top box solution capable of accommodating satellite, cable, terrestrial, and Internet TV broadcasting programs.
http://www.celrun.com
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ConFocus Technologies is a leader in digital video and digital television software products and services, focusing on quality technology solutions for customers in markets from enterprise to consumer electronics. Our experience includes developing software for cable, satellite, and IP set-top boxes in the international and domestic markets. We have worked in the cable TV industry for many years and have extensive backgrounds in the Scientific Atlanta, Motorola, and OpenCable architectures. We also offer our extensive experience in deploying digital video systems and set-top boxes around the world.
http://www.confocus.com
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DigiOn, Inc. is a software developer with experience in the development of multimedia, storage and networking products, and has established a firm position in the home network field.
http://www.digion.com
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Hillcrest Labs has created the first pointer-based, interactive media system for TV. Hillcrest’s HoME™ Interactive Media System combines the first graphical, zoomable interface for television with a patented motion control technology called Freespace™. Hillcrest Labs enables CE manufacturers, service providers and Internet content companies to deliver the most visually engaging and intuitive way to browse, discover, and interact with digital media throughout the home. Components of Hillcrest Lab’s interactive media system can be embedded across a wide range of in-home entertainment devices including PCs, DVRs, media adapters, and more. The company won a 2007 Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award at CES 2007 and a 2006 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award, presented by the Consumer Electronics Association.
http://www.hillcrestlabs.com
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Fujisoft provides integrated solutions, from LSIs for information and communications devices such as mobile telephones and digital home electronics to board design, control and embedded software development, and evaluation. Since its founding in 1970, Fujisoft has grown into one of Japan's leading independent system integration companies.
http://www.fsi.co.jp/e/
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Mediabolic is a leading developer of entertainment networking software that enables manufacturers to create cutting-edge digital entertainment products. The company’s technologies can be embedded in products like televisions, set-top boxes, NAS devices, mobile phones, and digital cameras so that consumer electronics and PC manufacturers can extend and differentiate their product lines. Using a standards-based, open architecture, Mediabolic has enabled its customers to ship award-winning solutions across diverse platforms to the consumer market.
http://www.mediabolic.com
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Microsoft's vision is to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. They develop and market operating systems, middleware, and applications for both PC and embedded systems.
http://www.microsoft.com
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Nero provides high quality software solutions for the global digital media market. Based on state-of-the-art MPEG-4 technology, Nero Digital™ delivers the highest quality surround sound and high definition images to your home entertainment center. Supporting the best of the best in audio and video compression technology, Nero Digital™ blends MPEG-4 and AAC, and AVC/H.264 and High Efficiency AAC with subtitles, multiple language tracks and chapter marks for the ultimate entertainment experience from mobile phones to High Definition video screens. Nero Digital™ is available on a fast growing number of consumer electronics devices, such as DVD players, Digital Media Adapters, portable devices, and more.
http://www.nerodigital.com
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Opera's vision is to deliver the best Internet experience on any device. Opera's key business objective is to earn global leadership in the market for PC/desktops and embedded products. Opera's main business strategy is to provide a browser that operates across devices, platforms and operating systems, and can deliver a faster, more stable and flexible Internet experience than its competitors.
http://www.opera.com
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Oregan Networks provides unique expertise in highly integrated internet media client solutions enabling web infotainment services, IPTV, and home network media distribution functionalities on consumer electronics and carrier grade IPTV appliances.
http://www.oregan.com
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Sliceware provides total middleware solutions to Home Network digital media players, allowing users to stream digital media files across their existing home network from their PC to their AV equipment either wired or wirelessly. Sliceware's seamless integration of software for hardware solutions allow manufacturers wanting to break into the network DVD or DMA markets a quick, simple but effective transition, allowing you to concentrate on whats important, your customers.
http://www.sliceware.com
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Syabas is a leading middleware provider for turning an ordinary TV into a tool of bringing various entertainments, digital videos, net info, cyber communications, and much more to users. Syabas's complete middleware solution reduces time-to-market for manufacturers to reach the mass market.
http://www.syabas.com
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Technovare Systems is a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for commercial IPTV applications. These applications include Digital Signage, Education, Hospitality, and Captured Audience Networks. Technovare’s differentiator is a robust hardware and software architecture meeting the demanding needs of 24/7 commercial applications.
http://www.technovare.com
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TVSTORM develops and provides middleware solutions and embedded software products for digital data broadcast, including ATSC-ACAP, DVB-MHP, OpenCable-OCAP, IPTV middelware, HTML browser, HTML+Java, DTV embedded software, etc.
http://tv-storm.com/Eng/index.htm
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Tivella is a leading provider of integrated components for entertainment-grade digital video applications. As such, Tivella delivers solutions that apply to a large variety of commercial and residential markets and allow customers to create networks of television and plasma displays. Tivella's product line includes media clients (IP set-top boxes), management and middleware applications.
http://www.tivella.com
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VividLogic is the leading provider of Home Entertainment Software for HDTV and HD STB. VividLogic’s comprehensive software infrastructure and applications for HDTV cover the basic ATSC software stack (PSIP, Closed Caption, Parental Controls and EAS message), Cable Card software (also known as Uni-Directional Cable Ready software-UDCR) and the next generation OCAP software (Open Cable Application Platform) and related OCHD 2.0 software (Open Cable Host Device 2.0 software includes– MCARD, DSG, IEEE 1394 & Common Download).
http://www.vividlogic.com
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Security Partners
Sigma Designs is working with the following content protection companies to provide complete solutions for advanced consumer products.
Celrun is focusing on creating IPTV set-top box solutions, delivering diverse functionalities such as VOD, AOD, home security services, and TV-based internet access. Celrun also developed the first set-top box solution capable of accommodating satellite, cable, terrestrial, and Internet TV broadcasting programs.
http://www.celrun.com
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As a world leader in content security, Irdeto specializes in designing, developing and marketing end-to-end solutions to manage and protect content from unauthorized access in the television broadcast, mobile and broadband environments. With nearly 40 years of providing encryption technology and proven success in deploying security solutions across the globe, Irdeto continues to provide innovative product offerings to its customers.
http://www.irdetoaccess.com
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Microsoft's vision is to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. They develop and market operating systems, middleware, and applications for both PC and embedded systems.
http://www.microsoft.com
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Nagravision is a market leader in the field of conditional access for digital TV and broadband Internet. Leading operators are equipped with its technology which ensures secure access to their services via more than 40 million decoders (analog and digital).
http://www.nagravision.com
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NDS is the leading global supplier of open end-to-end digital pay TV solutions for the secure delivery of entertainment and information to television set-top boxes and IP devices. NDS enables broadcasters, network TV operators and content providers to profit from the deployment of digital TV technologies including innovative solutions for personal TV, interactivity, secure broadband, home networks, and content on the go.
http://www.nds.com
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SecureMedia is the technology leader in the field of conditional access and digital rights management software for the secure delivery and management of digital content.
http://www.securemedia.com
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Verimatrix is the leading provider of digital content protection solutions with a global customer base including leading telecommunications providers in Europe, North America and Asia. Verimatrix offers provider approved, carrier-class solutions specifically for today's bi-directional Pay TV. Through the seamless integration of patented digital watermarking technology into its best-of-breed encryption solutions, Verimatrix protects content and revenue streams, as well as detects digital piracy wherever it occurs within the distribution chain. Verimatrix has excellent relationships with the major Hollywood studios by providing valuable anti-piracy solutions for the fight against rampant digital piracy.
http://www.verimatrix.com
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Widevine enables telco, cable, satellite, and internet service operators to acquire the content security required to generate new revenue opportunities. Widevine products comprehensively protect, identify and track content distributed through video networks. The Cypher Virtual SmartCard™ is the first software-based downloadable security client to protect content on set top boxes, PVRs, PCs and mobile devices — and the most affordable way to ensure security renewal on those devices.
http://www.widevine.com
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Head End Equipment Partners
Sigma Designs is working with the following head end equipment companies to ensure interoperability.
Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video applications to their customers or to their employees. Alcatel leverages its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks, applications and services to bring value to its customers in the framework of a broadband world.
http://www.alcatel.com
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ATEME MPEG-4 and H.264 video compression expertise has been engineered and demonstrated on the top embedded programmable technology. Working with leading industry partners, ATEME solutions are the best choice in terms of interoperability, quality and flexibility for high demanding video appliances.
http://www.ateme.com
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C-COR offers world-class, market-focused business solutions for cable operators, telephone companies, broadcasters, and other private and public sector entities that put subscribers in personal control of their entertainment, information, and communication needs. The Company’s solutions simplify the transition to Internet Protocol (IP) demand-oriented networks by delivering interoperable, modular products in sync with IP network upgrade cycles.
http://www.c-cor.com
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CelrunTV provides solutions for VOD services and digital relay broadcasting.
http://www.celruntv.com/kor/Home.asp
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Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage.
http://www.cisco.com
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Concurrent’s On-Demand television applications are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver video-on-demand (VOD). Based on open standards and integrated with the leading broadband technologies, Concurrent’s On-Demand platform includes proven hardware, extensive software, integration expertise and world-class customer service that enable broadband operators to deliver the newest applications to their customers and manage that business, end-to-end.
http://www.ccur.com
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Envivio is the leading provider of MPEG-4.10/AVC/H.264 systems that power innovative services for the broadcast, mobile, enterprise and IPTV markets. Service providers using Envivio systems can reduce their operational costs by making their existing infrastructure more efficient while offering the highest quality video services at the lowest possible bit rates.
http://www.envivio.com
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Harmonic is a leading provider of digital video, broadband optical networking and IP delivery systems to cable, satellite, telecom and broadcast network operators. Harmonic's open standards-based solutions for the headend through the last mile enable customers to develop new revenue sources and a competitive advantage by offering powerful interactive video, voice and data services such as video-on-demand, high definition digital television, telephony and Internet access.
http://www.harmonicinc.com
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Since 1994, InfoValue has pioneered and dedicated itself to the development and delivery of innovative platforms and solutions for broadband video streaming over IP networks. InfoValue's technologies and products integrate video and rich media into mainstream operations in business, hospitality, government, defense, security, education, telecommunications, cable and many more industries. InfoValue consistently delivers best-of-breed products that are based on standards-compliant, open architecture and then optimized with innovative, patented technologies.
http://www.infovalue.com
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Kasenna, the IPTV company™, is a leading provider of next-generation platforms for video content and service delivery. Kasenna's carrier-grade solutions enable telecommunications service providers, cable operators and other industries to maximize their profit by offering new video services that redefine and enhance the subscriber experience.
http://www.kasenna.com
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Microsoft TV delivers the future of television by helping network operators offer connected TV services and new entertainment experiences to audiences worldwide. Microsoft TV develops software platforms to help create new business opportunities for cable and broadband providers, hardware manufacturers, content creators, and application developers – all to enrich the life of the ultimate beneficiary, the consumer.
http://www.microsoft.com/tv/
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Minerva Networks is the leading provider of open-platform, carrier-class solutions for the delivery of television services over broadband IP networks. The company's television services management software and video processing systems are integrated into complete IP Television delivery platforms. Broadband network operators worldwide use Minerva's products and services to deliver next-generation entertainment and communications services.
http://www.minervasys.com
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Modulus Video is a video systems company designing, building and selling very high-quality encoders, decoders and systems implementing next-generation video compression technology based on the open AVC standard.
http://modulusvideo.com
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Myrio offers a proven IPTV solution that is built on a truly open standards solution architecture, allowing interoperability of core components such as set-top boxes, but also on applications and services that television viewers want. The Myrio IP Video Platform is the only large-scale IP-based deployed solution delivering differentiated feature-rich user experience and efficient back-office management tools today while supporting the building blocks of a converged and connected life of the future.
http://www.myrio.com
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Optibase is a leading provider of high quality IPTV streaming, encoding, decoding and video server upload solutions for telecom operators, service providers, broadcasters and content creators. The company’s portfolio includes MPEG video encoders and decoders, Carrier grade IP video streaming gateways and Enterprise streaming gateways.
http://www.optibase.com
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Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company, is changing the way consumers interact with their televisions, and is a leading supplier of transmission networks for broadband access to the home, set-tops, cable modems and digital interactive subscriber systems for video, high speed Internet, voice over IP (VoIP) networks, and worldwide customer service and support. Scientific Atlanta is applying a half-century of innovations to today's convergence of the PC and the TV and helping to extend multimedia broadband applications to new platforms via interactive broadband networks, set-tops and cable modems.
http://www.sciatl.com
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SeaChange International provides digital video systems that are changing television. Its powerful server and software systems enable television operators to provide new on-demand services and to gain greater efficiencies in advertising and content delivery. With its Emmy-winning MediaCluster technology, thousands of SeaChange systems are helping broadband, broadcast and satellite television companies to streamline operations, expand services and increase revenues.
http://www.seachangeinternational.com
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Streaming21’s award-winning broadcast and media-on-demand software solutions are used by telcos and other broadband service providers to deliver broadcast-quality video and audio over IP networks. Rich-media applications such as video-on-demand, pay-per-view movies, and live broadcasting can now be deployed on high-speed networks with carrier-class scalability and 24/7 reliability.
http://www.streaming21.com
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Whether it's advanced compression systems, on-demand or interactive television, Tandberg Television delivers the technology and expertise that is moving digital video forward. The company's award-winning solutions are used by the world's leading network operators, broadcasters and content owners to deliver new viewer experiences and advertising opportunities. With a broad suite of open, standards-based products, Tandberg Television offers the highest quality digital TV solutions including IPTV, HDTV, video-on-demand, advertising on-demand, and interactive TV applications to customers in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
http://www.tandbergtv.com
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Tut Systems delivers industry leading content processing and distribution products for deploying next-generation video and IP services over broadband networks. More than 160 telecommunications service providers including telecommunications carriers, cable operators, entertainment companies and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems products.
http://www.tutsys.com/
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