Transforming the viewing experience worldwide, Espial today announced
software contributions to the Reference
Design Kit (RDK) code base for adaptive video streaming that will
drive new, innovative services for Pay TV operators. The contributions
enable HLS (Apple) and DASH (MPEG) streaming in a RDK environment,
opening new OTT (over-the-top) services and market approaches to Pay TV
operators. As well, it will allow operators to adopt a simplified
software approach for set-top boxes, other IPTV platforms or OTT devices.
“We’re pleased to bring support for HLS and DASH streaming to RDK
devices – capabilities which are critical for the next generation of Pay
TV services” said Kumanan Yogaratnam, CTO, Espial. “As the RDK
environment grows, it allows Pay TV operators to quickly intercept new
OTT markets with a wide range of platforms and services.”
“The RDK provides a common software foundation for the Pay TV community
- including cable, satellite and telco operators – by enabling new
services and applications to be developed faster,” said Jason Briggs,
Senior Director of Licensing and Strategic Development, RDK Management
LLC. ”Espial is a key contributor to the RDK community and, through
these contributions, are helping to move the entire RDK community
forward.”
Espial has contributed software which enables two adaptive bit-rate
(ABR) streaming formats - HLS and DASH – that are now available as open
source for use by RDK members. For operators within the Reference Design
Kit (RDK) community – including cable, satellite and telco – these
contributions allow them to accelerate creation of new IP-based video
services, generating new revenue and lowering development costs. Pay TV
operators can contain costs and enhance service velocity using RDK ABR
streaming for traditional managed TV services, including
video-on-demand, time-shift TV, pause live TV, cloud DVR and IP
multicast services. In addition, they can also now target new market
segments with OTT services, including millennials, cord-cutters and
out-of-region subscribers.
The RDK is a standardized software bundle designed to provide a common
framework for powering customer-premises equipment (CPE) from TV service
providers, including set-top boxes, gateways, and converged devices. The
RDK is supported by more than 250 licensees including: CE manufacturers,
SoC vendors, software developers, system integrators, and TV service
providers. For more information please visit www.rdkcentral.com.
For more information about Espial, visit www.espial.com.
About Espial (www.espial.com)
With
Espial, video service providers create responsive and engaging
subscriber viewing experiences incorporating powerful content discovery
and intuitive navigation. Service providers achieve ‘Web-speed’
innovation with Espial’s flexible, open software leveraging RDK and
HTML5 technologies. This provides competitive advantage through an
immersive and personalized user experience, seamlessly blending advanced
TV services with OTT content. With customers spanning six continents,
Espial is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, has R&D centers in Montreal,
Silicon Valley and the UK, and sales/support offices in the U.S., Europe
and Asia. For more information, visit www.espial.com.
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