OpenTV Powers FOXTEL Next Generation
16 Noviembre 2009 - 5:30AM
Business Wire
OpenTV Corp. (NASDAQ:OPTV), a leading software and technology
provider of advanced digital television solutions, announced today
that FOXTEL, the leading subscription television operator in
Australia and longtime OpenTV customer, has launched its next
generation platform in collaboration with OpenTV. Powered by OpenTV
middleware and using OpenTV’s latest interactive TV technology, the
operator’s new platform features an array of new channels and
innovative applications that were developed by FOXTEL and OpenTV
and are now available to FOXTEL’s subscribers.
“FOXTEL Next Generation is all about providing our customers
greater control and choice so they can watch what they want, when
they want, over a device of their choice. FOXTEL Next Generation
will offer the choice of over 200 channels, 15 HD channels, a rich
array of interactive services as well as superb new navigation
features which are intuitive and simple to use for the customers,”
said Kim Williams, FOXTEL’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re
delighted once again to have OpenTV as a partner on this launch;
the team has been central in ensuring that we deliver compelling
new features to our iQ service and we’re very excited to share
these initiatives with our customers.”
“This new FOXTEL launch is a clear demonstration of what
television is supposed to be,” said Ben Bennett, OpenTV’s Chief
Executive Officer. “FOXTEL has shown great leadership over the
years and this new launch is no exception. It is a significant
milestone that embraces next generation television and the new
viewing habits we are seeing in the industry as a whole. It’s about
viewer choice, quality, and about making television what it should
be: entertaining and exciting. We’re proud to be a part of this
launch and applaud FOXTEL on this latest achievement.”
FOXTEL Next Generation is truly about “what viewers want, when
they want it, where they want it” allowing them to either watch
live, on-demand or time-shifted television all powered by OpenTV.
Highlights include:
- The new “iSuggest” interactive
TV guide has been developed by OpenTV and provides TV program
recommendations to FOXTEL iQ and HD+ subscribers. With iSuggest,
FOXTEL’s programming can now be browsed using a friendly gallery of
posters with access to detailed synopsis information. The ability
to record programs from the gallery via a single button push means
iSuggest will change the way FOXTEL iQ and HD+ viewers watch their
FOXTEL service.
- The new “Record Me” feature for
iQ and HD+ subscribers: Record Me™ sends shows or movies straight
to the iQ planner via a single button push during on-air
promotions.
- Brand-new Sky News Active and
Weather Active applications deliver new features such as local news
feeds and daily weather forecasts: these two flagship applications
boast improved performance and a completely fresh look.
In addition to these compelling interactive applications, FOXTEL
is launching 30 new channels, including ten new HD channels, eight
time-shifted channels, and a new box office channel called “Movies
on Demand,” as well as FOXTEL Download, a brand-new,
state-of-the-art online television service.
About OpenTV
OpenTV is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced
digital television solutions dedicated to creating and delivering
compelling viewing experiences to consumers of digital content
worldwide. The company’s software has been integrated in more than
138 million devices around the world and enables advanced program
guides, video-on-demand, personal video recording, interactive and
addressable advertising and a variety of enhanced television
applications. For more information, please visit
www.opentv.com.
About FOXTEL
FOXTEL is Australia's leading subscription television provider
and is connected to 1.63 million homes on cable and satellite
through retail and wholesale distribution. FOXTEL strives to ensure
subscribers find TV they want to watch every time they switch on
through delivery of more than 150 channels covering news, sport,
general entertainment, movies, documentaries, music and children’s
programming. FOXTEL is owned by Telstra Corporation Ltd (50%), The
News Corporation Ltd (25%), and Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd
(25%).
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