Entone announced that its Hydra IP video gateway is integrated with Latens' conditional access security system and Minerva's iTVManager middleware platform. This collaborative effort will enable service operators a more efficient and enhanced IPTV solution that can be quickly and easily deployed.

Entone's Hydra IP video gateway enables service operators to distribute video signals throughout the home using existing coax cabling. Hydra improves the business case for IPTV services by reducing the installation costs and eliminating the complexities associated with IP video deployment.

"Entone's traction is due not only to our field-proven platform but also from our collaboration with best-of-breed partners such as Latens and Minerva," said Ian Jefferson, Entone's VP of Business Development. "Our tightly integrated IPTV solution will enable operators to go to market faster while minimizing installation cost and complexities of deploying IP video services. We are delighted to be working with such world-class partners."