IPTV and the UK Digital Switchover

Digital Terrestrial TV broadcasts, the Freeview channels as they are commonly known, are already the only terrestrial broadcast service available in some regions of the UK. The UK digital TV switchover of all regions is due to be completed 2012.

For many organizations, a cost/benefit analysis will reveal upgrading to IPTV technology with all its advantages is an attractive option.

A single compact IPTV Gateway connected to your network has the capacity to stream every Freeview TV and Radio channel to every TV and PC if required. A more likely scenario is that you would use the simple web browser interface to create a custom channel list and then decide which channels from that list are available to individual users. Complete managerial control of TV distribution and individual viewing is one of the many benefits of IPTV.

Existing TV screens are connected to the data network outlet via a small IPTV receiver. To use a network connected PC for viewing, a small licensable software application is all that is required.

IPTV dispenses with coaxial cabling, cuts the time and cost of office reorganizations and provides consistent digital quality at every point. There are no limits on distance, the number of channels or the number of viewing points.

For the future, unmatched scalability means channels from others sources such as satellite or video playback for training and educational purposes can be simply added and there is support for HDTV and an extensive list of green features to support your carbon saving strategy.

Source: KlickTv