ZyXEL Communications has introduced today a high performance set-top-box device with advanced video service capabilities. Ideally suited for telecommunications and service providers in developing more IP video services for their subscribers, both existing and prospective ones and to enhance their competitive edge and return on investment.  

According to a report published by Infonetics in May 2011, worldwide 2010, the total for Telco IPTV subscribers reached 45.8 million, a 37% increase over 2009. Infonetics also expects continued growth for IPTV subscribers, reaching 147.7 million subscribers by 2015, representing a CAGR of 26.4% from 2010 to 2015. Promoting more IPTV application, Infonetics projects that revenue for IP set-top-boxes is expected to increase to $4.59 billion by 2015, as operators of cable TV and satellite services rapidly increase their use of IP to deliver both linear television and a range of other advanced features, services, and content to viewers, increasing revenue and the overall appeal of their TV offering. In order to ride this wave, ZyXEL is offering several IP set-top-box models to provide telecommunications and service providers with the capability to develop differentiated IP video services, such as multicast and video-on-demand, to optimize their investment on broadband networks.  

ZyXEL’s newest set-top-box model - STB-2101H, which was built with SoC (system-on-chip) architecture, is a high performance product with advanced video capability that delivers impeccable audio-visual experiences to people at home. It supports SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), a revolutionary technique that enables faster download time and zero distortion, which translates into optimal performance of picture scaling or zooming on displays. The STB-2101H also enjoys several other functions, such as multimedia content sharing, when connected with a USB dongle or external hard disk. Home users can easily enjoy stored audio and video content any time at their convenience. Moreover, with the powerful Software Development Kit, service integrators are able to design and develop more intriguing applications and services to enhance subscribers’ loyalty, as a result of complete customer satisfaction.