Rovi and NCTC Sign Deal on DTA Guides
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First of its Kind Agreement Between Rovi and NCTC Offers Access to Rovi DTA Guide Technology for NCTC-Member Companies
With this agreement, NCTC members will be able to license Rovi DTA Guide through the cooperative and have access to Rovi technology to deploy Rovi guides on standard definition and high definition digital terminal adapter (DTA) devices. These cable boxes are used to enable cable operators to switch to an all-digital footprint in homes that subscribe to basic cable services or for a secondary TV that is not connected to an advanced digital set-top.
“The cable industry is eager to complete their transition to an all-digital footprint,” said Corey McCarthy, senior vice president of business development and CFO, NCTC. “We’re heralding the benefits of this change with additional capabilities across all of our devices – even on the basic DTA. Our agreement with Rovi will offer our members the ability to bring a navigation experience and show added value as they switch over their subscriber base to digital services.”
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Rovi Renews Agreement With Panasonic for Multi-Year Global License
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The multi-year, worldwide agreement that includes Latin America and China coverage continues to provide Panasonic with a license to Rovi’s interactive program guide (IPG) patent portfolio and related solutions for their products including TV and recorders.
Under this agreement, Panasonic will have access to a range of Rovi's market-leading discovery technologies and solutions including intuitive search and targeted recommendations services, and Rovi Data — rich information, images, and editorial content on TV shows, movies, celebrities, and more covering multiple countries and languages. In addition, the agreement includes rights to use the HTML5-based G-Guide and Rovi’s HTML Guide.
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Rovi Signs Long-Term i-Guide Renewal and Patent License Agreement With Leading Canadian Cable and Satellite Pay-TV Provider
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Under the agreements, Shaw will continue to use i-Guide, an intuitive interactive program guide in set-top boxes, to connect its extensive subscriber base to the entertainment they love. The long-term renewal also extends Rovi’s i-Guide and patent relationships with Shaw into the next decade.
“i-Guide is a solid product that continues to be enjoyed by our subscribers as a way to discover and navigate television content,” said Ron McKenzie, Vice President, Operations, Shaw Communications Inc. “Our collaboration with Rovi reinforces Shaw’s commitment to providing our customers with high-quality products and services that enhance their viewing experiences.”
“Rovi’s continued collaboration with leading cable and satellite providers, like Shaw, underscores the depth, breadth, and long-term value of Rovi’s patent and product portfolio,” said Bob Shallow, SVP of sales and marketing at Rovi. “As the demand for easy access to entertainment content continues to rise, Rovi is committed to working with our customers to power discovery solutions that connect consumers to their favorite content across multiple screens.”
Rovi’s i-Guide, a broadly deployed guide currently supporting hundreds of service providers in North America, provides fast, easy-to-use linear and time-shifted TV navigation plus video on demand (VOD) and DVR functionality. Powered by Rovi’s extensive metadata, i-Guide helps subscribers easily find TV entertainment that’s meaningful to them. |
