Kaonmedia moves to ANT Galio Platform for new Set-Top Boxes

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
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Partnership extended for new product range

CAMBRIDGE — ANT plc (Reuters: ANTP.L, Bloomberg: ANTP.LN), the provider of software and services for the delivery of digital TV today announced that digital multimedia devices manufacturer, Kaonmedia has licensed the ANT Galio Client for its latest range of set-top boxes. The agreement will enable Kaonmedia to develop visually rich interactive multimedia services based on the ANT Galio Platform. The new range of set-top boxes will be targeted at the retail and operator markets and are due to launch in Q4 2009.

The selection of ANT Galio Client builds on an existing relationship between the two companies. Kaonmedia is an existing licensee of ANT Galio Browser which provides the presentation and control of TV applications and enhanced interactive services on its set-top boxes. The addition of the ANT Galio Client will provide an advanced control and management framework which will enable Kaonmedia to develop a range of DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, IP and Hybrid configurations supporting both SD and HD services.

Konan Jeong, Project and Sales Director for Worldwide Broadcasting and IPTV Operation Projects at Kaonmedia, said: “We made the decision to build our new set-top boxes based on the ANT Galio platform because of ANT’s focus on encouraging market collaboration to accelerate innovation and its ongoing commitment to open standards. This approach gives us access to a community of content developers building new applications and services that can add value to the retailers and operators we engage with.”

Sean Kim, VP & General Manager Asia & Russia Markets, ANT, said: “This agreement equips Kaonmedia with the next generation of innovation for its new set-top box range and supports its continued strong footing across the global market. Kaonmedia is an innovative company, driven by meeting retail and operator needs. ANT Galio Platform will help this leading device manufacturer to remain responsive to the changing market demands and ensure it remains at the forefront of the industry in providing new applications and services to consumers and service providers.”