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The TV Connect Awards returned on Wednesday for their 7th consecutive year! A symbol of recognition and respect in the industry, the awards brought together over 200 key industry figures to celebrate innovation within the connected entertainment industry.
View the 2013 winners | View the 'Highly Commended' category winners
Congratulations to all our 2013 winners!
Entry numbers were higher than ever and competition was tough but we're pleased to announce the winners as:
Best TV Experience Enhancement - Bouygues Telecom (Bbox tab)
Best Multiscreen TV Service - Telefónica Digital (Global Video Service)
Best Multiscreen TV Solution - Motorola Mobility (Medios+)
Best Network Technology for IP TV & OTT TV - Broadpeak (C-CAS technology)
Best SDP for IP TV & OTT TV - Minerva Networks (iTVFusion)
Best TV App - AT & T (AT&T U-verse Easy Remote)
Best TV Consumer Device - DUNE HD (DUNE HD CONNECT)
Best TV On The Move Service - ZON TV Cabo (ZON Online)
Best Cloud or CDN Service Delivery - Ericsson (Ericsson Media Delivery Network)
Best Live Online TV Service or Solution - Telekom Malaysia (Hypp TV Telekom Malaysia)
Best Digital Home Service Innovation - SoftAtHome (LiveBox Play)
Best Component or Enabler - ACCESS (NetFront Browser NX)
Special Category Award: Best New Route To Multiscreen Monetisation - ZTE Corporation (Innovative service&delivery in Jiangsu Telecom IPTV)
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry - Bob Zitter
And not forgetting the 2013 highly commended category winners:
Best TV Experience Enhancement - Viaccess-Orca (DEEP)
Best Multiscreen TV Service - Virgin Media (Virgin Media TiVo and TV Anywhere)
Best Multiscreen TV Solution - Verimatrix (ViewRight ONE)
Best Network Technology for IP TV & OTT TV - Mariner (Mariner xVu)
Best SDP for IP TV & OTT TV - Huawei Technologies (Huawei Hybrid Video Platform)
Best TV App - Accedo (Terra Olympics service app)
Best TV Consumer Device - Amino (The Live media gateway)
Best TV On The Move Service - Tvinci
Best Cloud or CDN Service Delivery - NAGRA (NAGRA Cloud Services)
Best Live Online TV Service or Solution - Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel TV service)
Best Digital Home Service Innovation - Advanced Digital Broadcast SA (Epicentro Software Platform)
Best Component or Enabler - Broadcom Corporation (5G WiFi)
Special Category Award: Best New Route To Multiscreen Monetisation - Verimatrix (VCAS for DASH)
Looking for more information on the Awards for 2014? Keen to sponsor a category?
Please get in touch with George Silva:
Tel: T +1 (703) 558 3123
E-mail: george.silva@informa.com
Registration for tickets is closed but please check back soon for updates.
A particular personal highlight this year was the excellent new networking format for the awards ceremony - a real winner. Well done to you all and see you next year!
Darren J Vogel, Open IPTV Forum




















