The software enables network operators and hardware manufacturers to deliver a new class of enhanced TV services. Microsoft TV Advanced is a comprehensive yet modular and flexible solution, which allows network operators and hardware manufacturers to choose the components that best fit their needs. An EPG application is an optional component of Microsoft TV Advanced. A user interface designed for TV is provided, which network operators and hardware manufacturers can customize or replace with their own interface. By supporting existing TV and Internet standards and the Advanced Television Enhancement Forum specification, Microsoft TV Advanced makes it possible to add future software and applications.
Developers can build upon and extend the client software.
Broadcasters can leverage their expertise to create new enhanced TV programming, and producers can create the next generation of consumer content services and applications. Microsoft is working with partners to make TV better. Offers a comprehensive yet modular and flexible solution. Microsoft TV Advanced enables hardware manufacturers to choose the components they need to create a wide range of advanced TV devices. Supports the broadest choice of hardware, applications, and content including advanced set-top boxes and TV devices, CPUs, chipsets, and other peripherals.