Microsoft TV software and server technologies distribute and manage programming and other television content on cable, terrestrial and satellite television systems. Options include:
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Microsoft TV Basic Digital software allows network providers to offer interactive television, electronic programming guides (EPGs), e-mail and other services on low-cost, digital set-top boxes.
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Microsoft TV Advanced software operates more sophisticated set-top boxes and other devices, enabling digital video recording, the ability to pause live television, streaming media, telephony and advanced EPG — in addition to services offered by Microsoft TV Basic Digital software.
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Microsoft TV Server provisions and delivers interactive services to set-top boxes and other devices running the Advanced software. Network providers also can target content and ads to customers, warehouse data and personalize services.
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Microsoft TV Access Channel Server enables delivery of advanced content including electronic shopping, games, interactive television and e-mail through existing digital set-top boxes. It does so by offloading the processing of programming and content from the set-top box to servers operated by the network operator
