Best-in-class HTML5 user experiences available on Samsung
IP set-top boxes
OTTAWA, June 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Espial, a leader in
on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced a joint RDK
solution with Samsung Electronics that gives cable operators
greater choice in building best of breed hardware and software
set-top box solutions. The two RDK licensees have teamed on a rich,
multiplatform home entertainment HTML5 user experience (UX),
combining Samsung's IP set-top box and home media gateway with the
Espial STB Client.
"The RDK platform helps us provide a set-top box platform that
allows operators to more rapidly incorporate services that
consumers expect, such as new and more immersive user interfaces,"
said Ikdai Ham, VP and Head of Set Top Box S/W Lab, Samsung
Electronics. "Our goal is to expand CPE choices for operators
and help them achieve rapid service innovation by working with
leading HTML5 UX solutions from companies like Espial to bring a
more engaging user experience to consumers."
"Espial is committed to delivering the best TV user experience
across set-top boxes and smart TVs," said Jaison Dolvane, President
and CEO, Espial. "We achieve an exceptional TV user experience by
extending RDK with our advanced application framework and user
experience framework. Together with the CPE expertise of Samsung,
we are helping operators to delight consumers with engaging user
experiences while RDK solution that is elegant, flexible and allows
rapid service innovation."
The Reference Design Kit (RDK) is a pre-integrated software
bundle developed and licensed to create a common framework for
powering IP or hybrid Set-Top Boxes and gateway devices for CE
manufacturers, system-on-a-chip vendors, software developers,
system integrators and TV service providers. The RDK was developed
to accelerate the deployment of next-generation video services and
prevent software fragmentation by providing speed-to-market,
collaboration and standardization. Supported by more than 120
licensees, RDK Management, LLC was formed as a joint venture
between Comcast Cable and Time Warner Cable to administer the RDK.
More information is available at http://www.rdkcentral.com
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About Espial (www.espial.com)
Espial is a leading supplier of digital TV and IPTV software and
solutions to cable MSOs and telecommunications operators as well as
consumer electronics manufacturers. Espial's middleware,
video-on-demand, and browser products power a diverse range of
pay-TV and Internet TV business models. Over 35 million licenses of
its patented software are in use across the world. Espial is
headquartered in Ottawa,
Canada and has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit www.espial.com or
contact via phone at +1 613 230 4770.
SOURCE ESPIAL GROUP
