Vietnam's VTVcab to use Envivio software for Cloud DVR services

hursday, December 3rd, 2015 

Envivio Enables TV Anytime on Any Screen for Largest Pay-TV Provider in Vietnam

• VTVcab to Use Envivio Software to Deliver Cloud DVR Services

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Envivio, a leading all-software video processing, delivery and monetization solutions company, now a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will equip Vietnam’s largest multiple system operator with the Envivio Muse™ Live and on Demand video compression software and the Halo™ network media processor and packager.

The roll-out of Cloud DVR services will enable Vietnam Cable Television Corporation — VTVcab’s subscribers to record, pause, start over and catch up with their favorite content on the fly on any screen. The cloud architecture combines all the latest processing enhancements, from efficient software-defined storage with erasure coding, the use of the latest compression standards, to packaging and even transcoding on the fly. This creates storage reductions at each step, totaling 10 to 30x storage savings throughout the process compared to existing solutions.

Envivio’s Muse video compression software with ‘Up!’ compression mode perfects the video quality of the MPEG-2 H.264 and HEVC standards. This robust software solution also saves critical network bandwidth; prepares operators for Ultra HD TV delivery and future proofs MSOs’ investments in a single management facility for all multi-screen video operations.

VTVcab serves more than two million customers throughout the nation of Vietnam. The operator delivers more than 150 channels to customers. Video on demand will be enabled wherever consumers choose to watch content, including home televisions, tablets, PCs and Smartphones. The software enables streaming in HTTP Live Streaming and Smooth Streaming formats.

Envivio’s software is fully integrated with NAGRA’s anyCAST content protection, OpenTV 5 HTML5 connectware and MediaLive multiscreen solutions to secure and deliver VTVcab network with advanced services including video-on-demand and personal video recorder features available across all screens.

“We listened to our customers, who indicated they want more online viewing options. With this new technology, we can deliver on that demand securely, with a seamless viewing experience,” said Nam Bui Huy, CTO, VTVcab.

“Online viewership is increasing exponentially around the world and we are pleased VTVcab recognized that our all-software feature set will provide new and desirable expanded video viewing features for their valued customer base,” said Julien Signés, CEO of Envivio.
VTVcab will launch the new video features later this year.

NAGRA end-to-end solution selected by VTVCab of Vietnam

NAGRA End-To-End Solutions Selected by VTVCab in Vietnam to Enable Next Generation TV Experience

• NAGRA’s anyCAST content protection, OpenTV 5 connectware and MediaLive multiscreen solution were selected by VTVcab, Vietnam’s largest cable operator, to enable its next generation TV platform
• Comprehensive end-to-end technology suite will enable VTVcab’s new user experience spanning basic and advanced services, such as VOD, PVR, OTT and interactive apps
• Latest win marks NAGRA’s growing footprint in the Asia-Pacific market and continued uptake of its solutions in the global digital TV market

CHESEAUX, Switzerland — NAGRA, a digital TV division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) and the world’s leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, announced it was selected by Vietnam largest cable operator, VTVcab, to support the service provider’s new digital TV platform and ongoing digitization efforts. NAGRA will provide VTVcab with its anyCAST content protection, OpenTV 5 HTML5 connectware, Gravity user interface and MediaLive multiscreen solutions to secure and enable a range of basic cable services and advanced features, including video-on-demand, personal video recording, over-the-top, time-shifting capabilities and applications. This latest win comes on the heels of major deployments for NAGRA in the Asia-Pacific market and marks the company’s expanding presence in the region.

“Our goal is to bring the highest quality programming and services to our subscribers coupled with a high-end user experience and with this new platform we are entering a new era of digital TV for Vietnam,” said Nam Bui, CTO of VTVcab. “We chose to grow our business with NAGRA for its comprehensive suite of digital TV solutions and their expertise in bringing new and advanced services to market quickly and efficiently. This will give us the extra edge to appeal to a new generation of viewers and we are very excited to see what the future will bring.”

“With this new platform, VTVcab is transforming the pay-TV experience in Vietnam and will bring a whole new level of services to viewers in the country,” said Jean-Luc Jezouin, SVP Sales and Services APAC at NAGRA. “We are delighted to support them in their digitization efforts and help them expand their offering to bring new hybrid services to their viewers by seamlessly blending broadcast and broadband with a single user experience across devices. Our solutions continue to be trusted by major service providers around the world and we’re very pleased to see this continued momentum. We look forward to longstanding partnership with VTVcab and support them as they continue to grow.”

VTVcab serves more than two million subscribers in Vietnam. The operator’s new platform is expected to launch in the fall of 2015 as an addition to its existing platform secured by Conax, another Kudelski Group company.

VTVCab, SmarDTV and Samsung deploy Conax-certified CAM in Vietnam

VTVCab, SmarDTV and Samsung deploy first Conax certified CI Plus Instant
Access conditional access module solution in Vietnam

• Combining Samsung’s latest generation integrated Digital TV (iDTV) with SmarDTV CI Plus Instant Access conditional access module (CAM).
• Co-promotion and branding between Vietnam Cable Television (VTVCab) and Samsung designed to facilitate access to VTV services without a STB.
• SmarDTV CI Plus Instant Access conditional access module (CAM) is based on Conax content security

HANOI, Vietnam, SEOUL, Korea and CHESEAUX, Switzerland — VTVCab, Vietnam’s leading cable operator, SmarDTV, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company and Samsung Electronics, announced today that they will combine to bring to market an innovative solution to provide access to VTVCab PayTV services. VTVCab subscribers can now enjoy high quality content directly on their new Samsung Cable TV model without using a set-top box by simply inserting the newly developed CI Plus Instant Access conditional access module (CAM) from VTVCab. This CAM replaces the role of a traditional set-top box and provides an attractive alternative to new subscribers as they migrate to digital services.

“We hugely appreciate the trust and support shown by VTVCab to promote and deploy our CAM solution. SmarDTV Instant Access modules ensure that channels are directly accessible on integrated Digital Televisions (iDTVs) using one single TV remote control and that neither extra cables nor additional power is required,” commented Gregory Laloy, APAC Sales Director of SmarDTV. “We are delighted also to partner with Samsung to promote this product which has been highly successful in enabling analog to digital migration in the Europe market.”

“VTVCab is pleased to work with Samsung and SmarDTV, two world leaders in the Digital TV industry. Using this integrated digital TV + CAM combination gives us more flexibility to promote our attractive content in High Definition (HD) and future 4K compression,” said Nam Bui, CTO of VTVCab.

“Samsung is delighted to work with VTVCab the leading Cable Operator in Vietnam, to bring users the best experience in HD quality picture in the country. Customers buying a Samsung DVB-C iDTV Model J5520 will get a voucher which will entitle them to obtain a CAM from VTVcab containing a smartcard and a free 6-month subscription of HD package which provides them with instant access to the VTVCab services when installed in the TV,” said My Nguyen, Head of Samsung Vietnam AV Marketing Communication.