Sigma Media Processors are being used for IPTV Deployments by New Telco Operators

A number of new telco operators in Europe are now using the SMP8630 series media
processors from Sigma Designs for IPTV deployments. T-Online, a division of Deutsche
Telekom, Neuf Cegetel, and AOL France are each using the processors in a number of difference deployments.

T-Online, which offers triple-play services, is using the processors along with software technology from Microsoft to deliver its T-Home services to Cisco IP set-top
boxes based on the Sigma media processor. The services support the
Microsoft TV IPTV Edition software platform and the Cisco T-Home X
300T Media Receiver enables high-definition IPTV and PVR and
dual DVB-T tuner functionality.

Neuf Cegetel is also offering a high-definition video service, delivered over ADSL and TNT and based on the Neuf TV
HD set-top box, which using the Sigma media processor.
AOL France is in the process of launching a new ADSL-based digital television services using the Netbox HD from Netgem and featuring
the Sigma media processor. The hybrid set-top box connects to ADSL and
digital terrestrial television to receive services in standard and HD.

“Sigma and its partners have worked closely together to achieve a stable high performance IPTV platform and we are excited to see these deployments take off at multiple telco carriers,” said Ken Lowe, vice president of strategic marketing, Sigma Designs. “We are eager to continue building on this foundation and witness this trend-setting success in Europe and other parts of the world.”
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