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02-10-2012, 05:39
Accenture acquires Nokia Siemens Networks IPTV software, skills Joseph O'Halloran | 01-10-2012 In a deal that will add key IPTV skills and experience to its existing over-the-top video capabilities, Accenture has acquired the software and skills of Nokia Siemens Networks Internet Protocol television (IPTV) business. Even though the terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, the upshot of the acquisition will effectively enable Accenture to provide end-to-end technology integration services to any vendor for any video platform. The acquired IPTV software, assets and capabilities will be integrated with the Accenture Video Solution design to enable viewers to access linear video content, such as traditional, real-time video, through the broadcast network, as well as non-linear services, such as catch-up TV and video on demand (VOD) through a broadband network. allowing, says the company, providers to offer end users with a video experience with virtually any video content, in any format, across every network, on any device