J:COM and KDDI to co-operate on STB development

Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM)[JASDAQ: 4817], Sumitomo Corporation [Tokyo:8053], and KDDI Corporation [Tokyo:9433] have concluded a memorandum today concerning the formation of an alliance between the three companies. They also resolved to examine the details of measures for forging the alliance.

Development of next-generation set-top boxes

J:COM and KDDI recognize that to further enhance their services, they must upgrade their set-top boxes and develop technologically-advanced service platforms that are able to support the upgrade.

J:COM, which has extensive experience and technical expertise in the field of Radio Frequency, and KDDI, which has excellent technical expertise in the fields of video transmission and IP, will consider promoting cooperation to develop next-generation set-top boxes.

Focusing on service flexibility in the future, both companies have set their sights on the production of a pilot model for set-top boxes through adopting open and cutting-edge technology, such as Android™.

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• Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding on Consideration of Alliance
• Presentation of Alliance and Working Groups