Minerva Networks iTVManager middleware and IP Headend solutions

IPTV and VOD (Video-On-Demand) has recently become one of the most talked-about new services in telecommunications, as most telecom operators world-wide have placed a high priority on delivering video over IP as a means to complete their triple-play service bundles. However, delivering video over IP presents many new challenges for carriers, given that its requirements are fundamentally different from those for traditional voice and high-speed Internet services. This in turn creates a new demand for very high bandwidth and robust IPTV and VOD products.

Minerva Networks provides complete solutions for the delivery of advanced IPTV services. A full suite of products, including headend equipment, middleware and applications, enables the delivery of video services over broadband IP networks. Minerva's "open" IPTV platform integrates best of breed components to deliver the most competitive IPTV service offering. The Minerva product range allows broadband operators to:

• Successfully compete with cable providers by delivering superior television viewing experiences.
• Offer broad programming choices—more channels from more sources.
• Minimize customer churn by offering features such as time-shifted programming and Video-on-Demand.
• Increase revenue with new services such as Caller ID, VideoMail and targeted ad-insertion.

 Minerva iTVManager middleware solution

Minerva's iTVManager provides a complete software platform for the management and delivery of compelling and profitable television services over broadband networks. 

Client Module: Running on cost-effective Set-Top Boxes (STBs), the iTVManager Client Module gives subscribers access to a variety of video services including Live television, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Video-on-Demand (VOD), Subscription VOD (SVOD), Pay-Per-View (PPV), Caller ID, Personal Video Recorder (PVR), and more.
Management Platform: The iTVManager Management Platform offers a comprehensive set of backoffice tools to provision subscribers, manage content acquisition, generate EPGs, create and price service packages, produce billing records and usage reports, and more.

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