...leaders in their field at the TV Connect Industry Awards. Telefónica Digital, Ericsson, Telekom Malaysia and ZTE Corporation are included in the winning line-up announced at the prestigious gala ceremony. The awards highlight excellence in the connected entertainment space and celebrate the broad range of innovation and achievement in the industry.

Now in its seventh year and judged by an impressive panel of senior individuals in the industry, including cable and telecom operators and independent experts, the awards took place at One Mayfair, London, on March 20th, and are a symbol of recognition and respect in the connected entertainment community.

Bob Zitter, EVP and CTO of Home Box Office (HBO), was presented with an award for his Outstanding Contribution to the Industry during the ceremony, for his efforts as a technology leader and innovator. The accolade came ahead of Zitter’s participation in the TV Connect conference agenda this morning (Thursday 21 March), in which he gave a keynote presentation.

The full list of winners:

• Bouygues Telecom—Best TV Experience Enhancement
• Telefónica Digital—Best Multiscreen TV Service
• Motorola Mobility—Best Multiscreen TV Solution
• Broadpeak—Best Network Technology for IP TV & OTT TV
• Minerva Networks—Best SDP for IP TV & OTT TV
• AT&T—Best TV App
• DUNE HD—Best TV Consumer Device
• ZON TV Cabo—Best TV On The Move Service
• Ericsson—Best Cloud or CDN Service Delivery
• Telekom Malaysia—Best Live Online TV Service or Solution
• SoftAtHome—Best Digital Home Service Innovation
• ACCESS—Best Component or Enabler
• ZTE Corporation—Special Category Award: Best New Route To Multiscreen Monetization
• Bob Zitter—Outstanding Contribution to the Industry

Joanna Jones, Events Director for TV Connect, said, “The calibre of entries for the awards gets stronger every year and our winners are a true showcase of the excellence that keeps the industry advancing. By receiving acknowledgement for their outstanding work and commitment and their ground-breaking technologies, award winners can strengthen their positions as technology leaders, receive much-deserved recognition from their peers and continue spearheading new developments in the connected entertainment ecosystem.”