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Osmosys Software to Deliver High Definition Services for Hello HD
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Osmosys S.A.
April 28, 2008
Geneva, Switzerland -- Osmosys S.A., a leader and innovator in the
development of open standards Java based interactive TV solutions,
today announced that together with Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB),
it is providing Hungarian satellite and cable operator Hello HD
Platform with an end-to-end solution for the roll out of its new
‘Hello HD’ service – Hungary’s first commercial high definition (HD)
offering. Hello HD Platform has selected the solution, which
comprises Osmosys software and MHP middleware integrated with HD DVR
units from ADB, on which to launch its services. |
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Hello HD, Hungary's latest
television platform provider, is to be launched on May 1st and
offers consumers top quality services loaded with added value,
transmitted via cable and satellite covering the entire country.
Hello HD services are operated by HD Platform Kft. The firm
completed the complex technical development required for this
pioneering service in Hungary in less than three months. “The goal
of Hello HD is to become Hungary's leading HD platform service
provider. Such a unique development in Central Europe could not have
been accomplished without close co-operation between leading
technical firms in the industry,” said Károly Vaczkó, Technical
Director, Hello HD Platform.
“With the launch of Hello HD, the digital conversion really begins
in Hungary. We are delighted to be launching the services with such
an advanced, reliable end-to-end solution in place. Osmosys’ vast
knowledge and experience has enabled us to put in place a system
that ensures we provide an exciting, engaging experience for our
subscribers,” said Andras Schmideg, CEO, Hello HD Platform. “We are
confident that Osmosys’ solutions will offer us an easily manageable
and reliable platform from which we can roll out an excellent
service to our customers, and we look forward to working closely
alongside the company in the future as we enhance our offering.”
Osmosys’ suite of middleware, applications and
system solutions provides an advanced broadband and broadcast
solution for new digital television markets and is now deployed in
millions of homes worldwide. It offers a host of features and
capabilities both at the head-end server side and on Osmosys powered
digital set top receivers, to provide an enhanced interactive TV
experience for today’s demanding television audience. Hello HD
Platform plans to deploy further advanced services in the near
future, with on-demand programming planned for August 2008, powered
by the Osmosys PushVOD solution.
“When launching a brand new service, reliability and flexibility are
essential. By selecting Osmosys’ interactive television software and
solutions, Hello HD Platform can offer innovative and exciting
applications as it rolls out its services, with a solid and proven
technical architecture and roadmap as it plans an even greater
offering to its subscribers in the future,” said David McElhatten,
Managing Director, Osmosys. “We are pleased to be working alongside
ADB and Hello HD Platform in this landmark deployment in the
Hungarian market, and are confident that Osmosys’ expertise will
enable it to become a great success.”
ADB will supply both cable and satellite Digital Video Recorders.
The units will enable Hello HD Platform to offer a wealth of
advanced services including HD premium content.
About Hello Platform
Hello HD services are operated by HD Platform Kft. HD platform Kft
is 100 percent owned by the British Watchcable Ltd. The name 'Watchcable'
is already familiar through the company's previous Central Eastern
European investments. Watchcable Corporation had a 50 percent
interest in the group of companies running the regions most popular
kids' channels, Minimax and A+. In 2007 Watchcable sold its share in
the company group to Chello Media. In entering an entirely new field
with Hello HD, similarly to Minimax, Watchcable intends to launch a
dynamically growing enterprise.
About Osmosys
Osmosys S.A. is a leading innovator in the
development of open standards Java based interactive TV solutions,
with a comprehensive range of middleware, applications and systems
that support the digital terrestrial, cable, satellite and IPTV
networks. With over 4 million principle products deployed in over 15
counties, Osmosys is the undisputed leader in the development and
deployment of MHP for the broadcast and IPTV markets, as well as
other GEM based initiatives including OCAP (the Open Cable TV
standard in the US) and the BDJ Java engine for Blu-ray, the leading
next generation high definition DVD disc format.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Osmosys is a member of the ADB Group
of companies; ADB Group (www.adbholdings.com) is publicly listed on
the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX:ADBN). For more information, please
visit www.osmosys.tv. |
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