Better TV
Microsoft TV IPTV Edition opens new opportunities for delivering services that will increase consumer satisfaction and loyalty.
Better Selection of Content Offer virtually limitless programming and on-demand content because only channels selected by consumers are delivered
over last-mile, broadband networks. Advanced
video compression allows standard- and highdefi
nition video to be delivered using today’s broadband network technologies.
Better Navigation The multimedia program guide provides a unifi ed user experience with integrated listings for broadcast and on-demand content, consistent navigation and search features, and picture-in picture.
Better Channel Surfing Experience instant channel changing; the delay associated with tuning channels in a digital system is effectively eliminated.
Better Video-On-Demand (VOD) All content— including HDTV — can be distributed on a subscription or a pay-per-play basis with content promotion integrated into the user experience.
Better Digital Video Recording With an internal or external hard disk, customers can pause, fastforward, and rewind live and recorded content, and since it’s IPTV, multiple recordings can be made without the need for tuners so there’s no need for costly hardware upgrades.
Connected Experiences
Microsoft TV IPTV Edition is a comprehensive
digital TV solution supporting exciting new
features, services, and experiences across devices
in the home.
Connected Devices and Media Provide simple and secure access from consumers’ TVs to photos, music, and video located anywhere on a home network. Allow consumers to review and record TV programming remotely via the Internet.
Connected Content, Applications, and Services Capitalize on built-in Windows Media® 9 Series compression and Digital Rights Management technologies to deliver protected digital video, music, and game services to consumers, to television set-top boxes, and to other devices, including hundreds of portable media devices that support Windows Media technologies.
Connected Communications Microsoft TV allows operators to display caller ID information, instant messages, e-mail, or SMS on the TV — even notify consumers about TV schedule changes as they occur.
Connected Systems and Delivery Use unified configuration, operation, and management tools and interfaces to manage legacy back-office systems. Integrate delivery of digital TV services with voice and data services over a common network architecture.