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Press Release | 8 July, 2010

Altech UEC rolling out Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) Certified STBs in Australia

Altech UEC, the Durban based developer of digital set-top boxes (STBs) and interactive software solutions announced today through its Australian office that they have been appointed to supply High Definition (HD) satellite STBs for the initial phase of the Australian Viewer Access Satellite Television, or VAST service. VAST is a $200 million government-funded service that launched in July 2010 and is aimed at providing HD satellite television coverage for consumers that fall outside the digital terrestrial broadcast footprint.

Most Australians receive their television services from the network of terrestrial broadcast transmission towers and they will continue to do so after the switch to digital. Those viewers who live outside of this coverage will be able to access the same programmes via this new VAST service. This will ensure that all Australians can enjoy the benefits of digital television content regardless of location.

Press Release | 8 June, 2010

M-Net & e.tv Commercial Broadcasters ready for Digital TV

The success of South Africa’s migration to digital terrestrial television (DTT) hangs in the balance. The Department of Communications this year announced a review of the technology standards used for DTT and a plan to change the technology standard which the country adopted in 2008. Today, M-Net and e.tv, who have been successfully trialling the DVB standard since 2008, questioned the need for this review as they demonstrated the effectiveness of the DVB standard. Both broadcasters expressed regret that the Department could contemplate abandoning the DVB standard after 10 years of work devoted to trials, studies and comparative analysis to select the best standard for South Africa’s needs.

Press Release | 16 May, 2010

Altech UEC Announces the Appointment of Peter Balchin as CEO

Altech UEC, the internationally acclaimed Durban (South Africa) based developer of digital Set-top Boxes (STBs) and interactive software solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Balchin as Chief Executive Officer. Peter brings a wealth of international industry and market experience to the role having previously worked with organisations such as Pace Networks, Novatel Wireless and Nortel Networks in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Peter is something of an expert in change management with a track record of successfully establishing businesses, moving them from start-ups to mature organisations and refocusing established businesses in line with evolving technologies and markets.

Fin24.com | 12 January, 2010

Cut price pay-TV is coming

Johannesburg - Pay television operator On Digital Media (ODM) has provided details of the service it plans to launch in South Africa in May.

In an exclusive interview with Fin24.com, it was disclosed that pay television channel bouquets will be priced from R99 to R249 a month.

ODM will provide a range of both local and international television channels, including Fox Entertainment and MGM.

Said CEO of ODM Vino Govender: "We're acquiring a lot of stuff internationally, and creating seven local channels that will broadcast both locally-produced and international content."

MyBroadband | 22 July, 2009

Altech and Ellies join forces for digital migration

Altech UEC has partnered with Ellies to provide a full service offering for digital migration in Southern Africa

"South Africa is leading the African digital migration. Many countries are looking to South Africa to provide support in implementing Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM) in their own country's migration plans in the future,” said Altech CEO, Craig Venter.

“Altech UEC and Ellies will lead the South African Government's initiative to bridge the digital divide. The digital migration programme will benefit the broader ICT sector, and create many jobs in the industry.”

Press Release | 8 June, 2010

Altech UEC Advanced Set-top Box Underpins Successful TopTV Launch in South Africa

Altech UEC (UEC), the internationally acclaimed Durban (South Africa) based developer of digital Set-top Boxes (STBs) and interactive software solutions today confirmed that the Johannesburg based commercial satellite subscription service provider, TopTV, had successfully launched UEC’s purpose built STB in what has become one of the most successful PayTV launches in recent times. The UEC TopTV STB is designed to TopTV’s specific requirements and draws on the latest DVB-S2 and MPEG4 technology in order to deliver optimum levels of performance and reliability. The UEC TopTV STB also features enhanced security technology and is equipped with advanced interactive software in addition to a USB port that will support future bi-directional communications and portable media solutions.

MultiChoice | 16 April, 2010

DStv first to launch Digital Video Broadcast over Internet Protocol (DVB over IP) in South Africa

MultiChoice’s innovative spirit has opened up a whole new world of digital broadcasting, to accommodate the evolving needs of its customers. Digital Video Broadcast over Internet Protocol (DVB over IP) was recently launched to commercial establishments.

The service will be provided to hotels, shopping malls and office complexes. Later in the year the service will be extended to gated residential communities and residential apartments.

DVB over IP enables customers to receive their favourite DStv channels delivered over a closed multicast Internet Protocol (IP) network. The channels are then distributed to individual DStv IP decoders.

Fin24.com | 24 July, 2009

IT firms expect TV switch boost

Johannesburg - Digital migration should open up a huge opportunity for growth in the local information and communication technology (ICT) sector, said a manufacturer.

By November 2011, South Africa will have completed the switch from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting. Government has budgeted R2.45bn for the change-over. This includes subsidies for the supply of set-top-boxes (STBs) to qualifying analogue television set owners.

"I'd like to see government utilise subsidies not only to assist poor households, but also to promote local manufacturers and ICT sector growth," said Anton Lan, business development director at Altech UEC, a subsidiary of ICT group Altech. Spokesperson for the ministry of communications Tiyani Rikhotso said cabinet took a decision to migrate in the three-year period from November 2008 to November 2011.

Press Release - Durban September 2007

Altech UEC announces the launch of the DSR831 Hybrid Satellite/IPTV Digital Video Recorder

Altech UEC, the South African based set-top box developer and manufacturer today announced the highly successful launch of their Hybrid digital video recorder (DVR) for ‘yes’ in Israel.

The DSR831 was developed specifically for ‘yes’, the Israeli DTH satellite service provider, in order to leverage their specific capabilities. 'yes' is in the unique position to offer subscribers a combination of satellite and IPTV services through existing and well established ADSL facilities and infrastructure.

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