Netris offers an alternative to IP-STB – IPSoft iVision PC Solution
that allows carriers to render IPTV services on personal computers of the subscribers. IPSoft
iVision PC Solution turns any broadband-connected PC into a fully functional, interactive IP client
that complements the use of set-top boxes (STBs) in today’s networked household. One of the
solution components – PC Player, developed by one of CAS/DRM manufacturers, which provides
decryption and viewing media content on users’ computers.
Supported Services:
- Broadcasting over IP;
- Video on Demand (VOD);
- TimeShiftTV;
- Personal Video Recording (PVR);
- Near Video on Demand (nVOD).
Most powerful synergy is given by combination of IPSoft iVision PC Solution and
IPSoft iVision IPTV Middleware. Key features
oа the complex solution are the following:
- Service Delivery Platform: IPTV, VOD, NVOD, PVR, TimeShiftTV;
- Generating EPG and importing EPG from external sources;
- Content cataloguing (films, music);
- Flexible management of tariff plans;
- Interaction with systems of conditional access (Verimatrix VCAS и
SecureMedia Encryptonite ONE);
- Identification and authorisation of subscribers for access to services;
- Interaction with operator’s OSS/BSS;
- Collecting and the analysis of statistics of consumption of the services, reporting.
IPSoft iVision PC Solution management is carried out by means of the administrator
web-interface. It allows to adjust the system and to operate it in real time.
IPSoft iVision PC Solution user interface enables subscribers to get the access to the
services (viewing of TV-channels, films) and the additional information (a program schedule of
TV-channels, film descriptions and trailers).
Thus, IPSoft iVision PC Solution represents a high-grade platform for operators who are able
to differentiate their services in the increasingly competitive pay-TV market by offering premium
and diverse content via the PC.
Key Benefits:
Cost-effective IPTV-introduction
Operators receive accessible alternative which does not demand so big expenses from the
operator and subscribers as IPTV-STB.
Availability
Each broadband connection user has a computer.
Habitualness
Viewing of media files on the Internet has developed a habit of watching similar
content on the screen of the personal computer, instead of the TV.
Ease of downloading
For connection to IPTV it is necessary to download only a program and to run it.
Supported services
IPSoft iVision PC Solution supports basic IPTV services: Broadcasting over IP, Video
on Demand (VOD), TimeShiftTV, Personal Video Recording (PVR) and Near Video on Demand (nVOD).
