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Ericsson launches IPTV solution [Ericsson](Total Telecom Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Telefon AB L.M. Ericsson Monday launched a new end-to-end internet protocol television, or IPTV, solution. The company said the solution will make possible a complete range of IPTV services, such as broadcast TV, video on-demand, network personal video recording and electronic programming guides. Ericsson's solution provides telecom-grade performance, meets scalability requirements and involves complete life-cycle management, the company said. It also includes guidelines for integration with IP Multimedia Subsystem functions, such as charging and end-user authentication, which is unique on the market. The end-to-end solution is the first step in Ericsson's long-term evolution of TV services. Ericsson's vision of personalized IPTV services delivered over broadband is based on open standards, including the combination of Digital Living Network Alliance technologies, for digital entertainment, with the IMS standard for delivering enriched communications services. The company said the evolving IPTV service will also offer advantages for end users over traditional broadcast-TV services, because it will allow full personalization and interactivity. IPTV also promises integration of content and communication services, as well as converged services across mobile terminals and home devices. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |