Industry game-changers and innovators from around the globe have been acknowledged as the leaders in their field at the TV Connect Industry Awards. Telef\u00f3nica Digital, Ericsson, Telekom Malaysia and ZTE Corporation are included in the winning line-up announced at the prestigious gala ceremony last night. The awards highlight excellence in the connected entertainment space and celebrate the broad range of innovation and achievement in the industry.<\/p>\n
Now in its seventh year and judged by an impressive panel of senior individuals in the industry, including cable and telecom operators and independent experts, the awards took place at One Mayfair, London (20 March) and are a symbol of recognition and respect in the connected entertainment community. <\/p>\n
Joanna Jones, Events Director for TV Connect, said: \u201cThe calibre of entries for the awards gets stronger every year and our winners are a true showcase of the excellence that keeps the industry advancing. By receiving acknowledgement for their outstanding work and commitment and their ground-breaking technologies, award winners can strengthen their positions as technology leaders, receive much-deserved recognition from their peers and continue spearheading new developments in the connected entertainment ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bob Zitter, EVP and CTO of Home Box Office (HBO), was also presented with an award for his Outstanding Contribution to the Industry during the ceremony, for his efforts as a technology leader and innovator. The accolade came ahead of Zitter\u2019s participation in the TV Connect conference agenda this morning (Thursday 21 March), in which he gave a keynote presentation. <\/p>\n
The full list of winners:
\n\u2022 Bouygues Telecom – Best TV Experience Enhancement
\n\u2022 Telef\u00f3nica Digital – Best Multiscreen TV Service
\n\u2022 Motorola Mobility – Best Multiscreen TV Solution
\n\u2022 Broadpeak – Best Network Technology for IP TV & OTT TV
\n\u2022 Minerva Networks – Best SDP for IP TV & OTT TV
\n\u2022 AT&T – Best TV App
\n\u2022 DUNE HD – Best TV Consumer Device
\n\u2022 ZON TV Cabo – Best TV On The Move Service
\n\u2022 Ericsson – Best Cloud or CDN Service Delivery
\n\u2022 Telekom Malaysia – Best Live Online TV Service or Solution
\n\u2022 SoftAtHome – Best Digital Home Service Innovation
\n\u2022 ACCESS – Best Component or Enabler
\n\u2022 ZTE Corporation – Special Category Award: Best New Route To Multiscreen Monetisation
\n\u2022 Bob Zitter – Outstanding Contribution to the Industry<\/p>\n
Highly commended:
\n\u2022 Viaccess-Orca – Best TV Experience Enhancement
\n\u2022 Virgin Media – Best Multiscreen TV Service
\n\u2022 Verimatrix – Best Multiscreen TV Solution
\n\u2022 Mariner – Best Network Technology for IP TV & OTT TV
\n\u2022 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. – Best SDP for IP TV & OTT TV
\n\u2022 Accedo – Best TV App
\n\u2022 Amino – Best TV Consumer Device
\n\u2022 Tvinci – Best TV On The Move Service
\n\u2022 NAGRA – Best Cloud or CDN Service Delivery
\n\u2022 Oman Telecommunications Company – Best Live Online TV Service or Solution
\n\u2022 Advanced Digital Broadcast SA – Best Digital Home Service Innovation
\n\u2022 Broadcom Corporation – Best Component or Enabler
\n\u2022 Verimatrix – Special Category Award: Best New Route To Multiscreen Monetisation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"