SaskTel upgrade paves the way for whole home DVR

REGINA – SaskTel is undertaking a platform upgrade for its Max Entertainment Services that will deliver new features such as multi-room digital TV recorder (DTVR) that allows customers to record a show on one set-top box and watch it later in another room.Powered by Microsoft Mediaroom, the upgraded Max service will initially be available to new customers starting September 13, with delivery to existing Max customers beginning in October. The upgrade is expected to be complete in all communities by early 2011.Other new feature include an Interactive Program Guide that provides picture-in-picture, allowing the viewer to see other channels and watch...