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T H E M O S T C O M P L E T E I P T V P L A T F O R M
G L O B A L D I G I T A L B R O A D C A S T
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4 who is global digital broadcast?
6 what is iptv? 8 advantages of iptv
10 worldwide partnerships 14
g-studio middleware 16 g-console
18 content security 20 content
management 22 introducing
iptv set-top box technology 24
virtual set-top box 26 ewallet
28 i-guardian 30 live encoding
32 channel options 34 educast
36 places of interest 38 contact
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Global Digital broadcast (GDbtv) provides technical
and business-to-business services in order to enable
internet protocol television (iptv)
to be delivered by broadcasters around the world, to viewers around the world.
GDbtv is the first to develop and
implement such a comprehensive, end-to-end,
iptv application, including the g-Studio
middleware; a hybrid set-top box (stb), which
combines iptv streaming to television sets; free-
to-view programming; voice over ip (voip); web availability on terrestrial television sets and
consumer-friendly functionality.
headquartered in brighton, east sussex,
uK, GDbtv was initially established in 2005 as a
research and development company, launching
the first true IPtv channel with tvbrighton.
today, maintaining and operating a number of
territory networks across the globe, GDbtv is widely
recognised as an international pioneer
in iptv.
GDbtv writes as an expert for a number
of industry publications and websites and the gdbtv platform was recently presented,
upon personal invitation, to Prime minister Gordon brown at 10 Downing street.
Who is Global Digital Broadcast?
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iptv is internet protocol television,
i.e. the multi-channel delivery of
multi-definition content via a broadband
connection.
instead of a signal being transmitted via satellite,
cable, or terrestrial routes, the iptv signal is
transmitted through a telephone (or cable) line
to a Pc, IP set-top box, or other form
of compatible media (such as a mobile
telephone, or gaming console).
many people use IPtv as an umbrella term
to cover all internet, device and mobile content;
but this is not correct. internet television, such
as Youtube, can be classed as any content which
can be watched online and/or, in certain cases, on
compatible media (such as mobile telephones and/
or gaming consoles). Internet protocol television (iptv), however, is content which is
delivered via internet protocol but is, or at least
can be, watched on television sets via an
ip set-top box in addition to being able to be
viewed on pcs and other devices.
‘true IPtv’ can be said to be a complete
and comprehensive iptv application.
GDbtv provides ‘true iptv’ because GDbtv can
handle everything from filming and encoding,
through to content management,
statistical monitoring and broadcast over its
iptv networks.
What isIPTV?
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the most secure platform from which to
broadcast globally • Provides the ability
to create and develop numerous channels
• cost effective with multiple revenue
sources • Ideal for specialised channels and niche
content • Revenue opportunities from
subscription, pay-per-view and targeted advertising •
optimised for live event broadcast (using
IP streaming) • Revenue opportunities from VoD
libraries • Simplified remote content management.
gdbtv is the first global broadcast network to offer:
complete revenue share packages
• +1 to all channels • +24 to all channels • Hd channels or Hd vod • Specialised
channels (for increased subscription) •
PPV special events • A video-on-demand library • Hardware, software and peripheral
devices • Technical support free of charge
for g-Studio.
Advantages for Content Providers &
Channel Owners
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Global Digital broadcast provides the infrastructure for clients in europe, north & south america and asia.
Worldwide Partnerships
ViaAmerica SuncasTVheadquartered in the united states and run
by canal sur, via america specialises in latin
and brazilian content and provides services
to viewers in the usa, spain and the united
Kingdom, with a Japan launch planned for
early 2009. via america offers more than 10
channels of live television, in addition to an
extensive library of video-on-demand (voD).
www.viaamericatv.com
founded in 2006 and headquartered in both
illinois and california, suncastv supports
iptv viewers both in the united states and
globally, by offering a wide range of informa-
tion and entertainment content from around
the world. suncastv specialises in asian
content and currently carries channels from
china, Korea, the philippines, india, vietnam,
cambodia, thailand and Japan, in addition to a
dedicated english channel.
www.suncastv.com
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Global Digital broadcast provides the infrastructure for clients in europe, north & south america and asia.
Worldwide Partnerships
Somethingsomething is a british broadcast network
which has incorporated high-definition and
digital technologies, in order to provide a
triple-play package including iptv, telephone
and broadband services. something provides
an extensive range of top quality and niche
programming within the united Kingdom via
the set-top box service; and can deliver to
86 countries worldwide online. something
currently offers over 100 channels and a
selection of linear and video-on-demand
(voD) programming.
www.something.info
IPQUBEbased in canada, ip Qube specialises in
filipino content and offers bundles of home
community specific programming to consum-
ers within the united states and canada,
by taking channels from the philippines and
giving them to consumers within the north
america regions. ip Qube offers over a dozen
live channels and an extensive library of video-
on-demand (voD).
www.ipqube.com
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the g-Studio middleware is a highly-advanced content management system which powers the GDbtv iptv
network and enables complete control. G-studio can be said
to be the backbone of GDbtv’s services and has been especially
designed to ensure clients can set up, manage and run their
channels with ease.
programmes can be created through a simple meta data form, with
image thumbnails applied and availability status decided; content
can be assigned to sub-channels and categories; linear and
on-demand options may be implemented; subscriptions
and pay-per-view options may be added; and, of course, all
meta data may be searched.
G-Studio™ Middleware
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g-console, a value-added user
administration console, has been designed
to assist network administrators in managing
customer service related data.
it takes the form of an easy to navigate
and simple to use programme, with which
the administrator may manage service
data, customer information,
system status reports and overall customer-
related administration processes.
G-Console User Management
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GDbtv deploys microsoft digital Rights management. content providers wishing to
protect their content with microsoft Drm are able
to protect their content at the time of encoding.
the decryption of this Drm is then handled by the
box, enabling all the usual rules of protection to be
carried out as they would be for download to a pc.
GDbtv also employs a conditional access model that utilises the user account, mac
address of the set-top box and file replication. this
eliminates account duplication and mAc cloning. basically the user has
their account and set top box details verified against a
thawte secured record, allowing them access
to the content they have subscribed to. if the user
and box details aren’t confirmed, or there is already
an open session to the content, the verification fails.
Content Security & Protection
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The four easy steps of content management
explained in simple terms:Step 1 – encodingFeed the signal into an encoder and encode to optimum formats ready for streaming.
GDBTV can provide all training and profiles.
Hardware encoding is recommended for professional broadcast quality.
Step 2 – file transfer
Upload to the GDBTV servers via fibre or SDSL.
Content may also be transferred onto external storage drives and transported to a GDBTV data centre.
Step 3 – content administration
Channels are easily administered, managed and controlled through GDBTV’s G-Studio middleware. (Please pages 18-19) for further details.
Step 4 – network delivery to the consumer
Channels are delivered over the internet and via GDBTV’s international network/s and
through an IP set-top box.
Channels may be viewed on a PC or compatible media device (such as a mobile telephone, or game console).
Channels may be viewed on a television set via a GDBTV IP set-top box.
hardware encoding – most encoding may be done on a client’s
own PC, but Global Digital Broadcast is also able to encode on the
behalf of a client (for an additional cost) and/or recommend a range of
professional hardware encoders from different manufacturers. These
are generally based on the world-renowned Osprey video card. The
real advantage of these turnkey systems is their flexibility, quality and
stability, enabling many different codecs for different devices as well as
multiple, simultaneous encodes (including live broadcasting) with ease.
Content Management
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GDbtv have integrated platforms with several new
breed iptv set-top boxes ready to transform
the way we receive tv. this hybrid set-top is
designed to seamlessly handle the obvious
transition from digital terrestrial to IPtv.
the set-top boxes are the product of many years of
research, setting new standards for iptv
delivery and incorporating, in one box, full IPtv capabilities; free-to-view tuner; digital video
hard drive; and Hd up-convert capability. the set
top boxes are high performance, multi codec,
set-top boxes; designed for high definition applications, with home networking ability to play media from your pc or storage
device.
Features: iptv functionality, free-to-view
digital tuner, 80Gb hard drive, 5.1 Dolby Digital, hD
up-conversion, hDmi connection.
IntroducingSet-Top Box TechnologyGlobal Digital broadcast puts the tv in IPtv by taking internet protocol content from the web and putting it onto television sets.
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VirtualSet-Top Box introducing the virtual Set-top box from global digital broadcast
Any service provider can use this to
enable their end users (consumers) to view specific
channels and/or packages online.
some service providers choose to use the
virtual set-top box in tandem with the
set-top box service per se and some implement it
as an addition. this implementation is the
choice of the network controller.
the virtual set-top box provides the end user with the same viewing
experience on their Pc that they
would receive through the set-top box on their television set.
as with the set-top box, each individual consumer has their own log in details,
meaning the virtual set-top box cannot be shared
between users. additionally, the virtual set-top
box contains the same, secure, age verification
PIN protocol as the set-top box, ensuring
parental control principles are in place.
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gdbtv has set up a payment system, ewallet,
which forms an integral part of the platform.
ewallet technology uses thawte approved
security software (highest level encryption),
incorporating 3dSecure (verified by visa and
mastercard securecode). GDbtv have integrated this
ewallet system into many different payment processing
systems.
ewallet information (debit/credit card and mobile
telephone data) is stored in GDbtv’s secure database to allow customers to make repeat
purchases by simply entering their unique PIN.
ewallet is created when a customer registers for the
first time on a gdbtv powered channel.
ewallet accounts may be both topped up and held in
credit, or used for one-off purchases.
ewallet credits may be spent on any channel/s
on the network.
eWallet
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GDbtv implements pin secured age verification for its
broadcasts, meaning the viewer platform complements the
british board of film classification allocations (i.e. u, pG, 18, etc).
this software, iguardian, was developed in-house to safeguard
against minors accessing material inappropriate for their age and
provide peace of mind for parents. master PINs may only
be obtained by those over the age of 18 and sub-PINs may then be
assigned by the master pin holder for family members.
iGuardian
TBDG
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GDbtv is able to pick up broadcasts from cable and satellite and
rebroadcast over ip.
channels currently re-broadcasting in this way include: bbc1, bbc2,
BBC3 and BBC4; ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, and ITV4; Channel 4, More 4, E4;
five, fiver and five usa.
also showing are the news channels bbc news, bbc parliament and
al-Jazeera english; music television services bliss, channel aKa, chart
show tv, flaunt, flava, nme tv, omusic, rock world, scuzz and the
Vault; film channels Film4, True Movies 1 and 2, Movies 4 Men 1 and
2; and children’s television including cbbc, cbeebies, citv, Kix!, pop!
and pop Girl.
in addition to the above there are a whole host of unique channels
covering local news, arts and communities to uK tourism and specialist
interest channels such as tv Yachts, tv scuba and tv freestyle.
Rebroadcast of Channels Using
Live Encoding
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channel purchase dealusing the g-Studio middleware, clients can
encode, upload and manage content.
content can be made available as on-demand,
linear/scheduled, or live. subscription
rules may be set, pay-per-view (ppv) and pay-
per-minute options implemented and advertising
attached. Sub-channels may also be added,
effectively enabling directory levels to turn a single
channel into a network of channels.
this option gives the owner complete control of content and channel management.
channel partnership deal
using the g-Studio middleware, clients can
encode, upload and manage content.
content can be made available as on-demand,
linear/scheduled, or live. subscription
rules may be set, pay-per-view (ppv) and pay-
per-minute options implemented and advertising
attached. Sub-channels may also be added,
effectively enabling directory levels to turn a single
channel into a network of channels.
set-up is facilitated by Global Digital broadcast
in return for a revenue share and
partnership in the channel.
content broadcast deal
clients can submit live and linear programming
for broadcast over the network.
set-up and management are under the control of
Global Digital broadcast. clients are included in the electronic programme guide (epG). Global Digital broadcast may
implement revenue share advertising.
broadcast link deal
clients may simply link into the electronic programme guide (epG).
the channel plays over the client’s own network. the channel can appear in a Global Digital broadcast
portal, via a channel feed source. Global
Digital broadcast may implement advertising.
Channel Options
Microsoft is trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.
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I’m always keen to support local entrepreneurs and GDB’s expansion and verve has been inspirational. As a former TV news editor and in my current role in the Department of Innovation,
Universities and Skills, I have a particular interest in GDB’s technology. Moreover, the commitment to giving something back to society is admirable and I will continue to work closely with them over the coming weeks and months as they launch and develop Educast.
celia barlow, mP for Hove
Educast is a new television content management platform which is being
offered, free of charge, to every school, college and university in the uK.
educast has been especially designed to complement
existing media courses and allows students
to take their content direct to television.
Developed by GDbtv and using microsoft’s
wmv vc-1 codecs, educast facilitates global
collaboration, live production, live learning, on-
demand education and live television.
educast has attracted positive interest from a
number of uK members of Parliament,
including John Denham, Secretary of State
for innovation, universities and skills.
Learning in a Global Community
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place of interest tv is one of gdbtv’s own
channels, premiering the uK’s visitor
attractions to a worldwide audience.
the concept behind place of interest tv is
to enhance customer experience and
increase visitor numbers by giving the
individual attractions a platform on which to
showcase their own material, free of charge.
the second aspect of having this information
available online will be as an educational tool; local, national and international schools will
be able to watch the videos to aid their learning.
place of interest tv intends to ensure smaller places
of interest become as well known as the
larger attractions, such as the iconic london eye,
which receives 3.75 million visitors a year.
Place of Interest TV
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Corporate Headquarters & Production2nd floor ridgeland house
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uK
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