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Ericsson Provides Turn Key, IPTV Solution to Greek Telecom Operator

By Anuradha Shukla, TMCnet Contributing Editor

Tier one Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE SA) has picked Ericsson (News - Alert) as an end-to-end IPTV systems integrator, solution provider and business consultant. The initial offer includes broad range of broadcast channels, video on demand, electronic program guide, and personal video recorder capabilities.

 

Chosen for its proven ability to deliver a complete IPTV (News - Alert) solution that meets the market demands Ericsson will enable OTE to offer new and sophisticated services to its consumers.

 

Ericsson’s integrated IPTV solution for OTE comprises of headend systems from Tandberg (News - Alert) Television, part of the Ericsson group, middleware application, content distribution platform and a customized and flexible consumer portal. In addition, the solution will involve complete implementation and integration of tools for operational management.

 

Jan Wäreby, head of Ericsson's multimedia business, said in a statement that they are proud that OTE has chosen Ericsson. He noted that this is a major step for Ericsson and OTE in the new multimedia arena, where IPTV is playing a key role.

 

To date Ericsson has signed over 180 IPTV contracts including commercial contracts, trials, IPTV System Integration projects, IPTV headend contracts and IPTV infrastructure contracts for access, metro transport and IP Edge.

 

Ericsson was in news yesterday when it predicted that wireless broadband will kill off WiFi hotspots.

 

Anuradha Shukla is a contributing editor for TMCnet, covering call centers, CRM and information technology. To see more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.

 

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