SoftAtHome SOP8 integrated with MStar hybrid STB chipsets

MStar Semiconductor and SoftAtHome Deliver 4K Secured TV Software Solutions For Global Pay TV and OTT Operators’ Boxes

LAS VEGAS — CES 2017 — SoftAtHome, a software provider for operator CPE devices enabling convergent services for the digital home, and MStar, a leading semiconductor company for display and digital home solutions, today announced their partnership. MStar’s latest Hybrid Set-Top Box chipset solution is integrated with SoftAtHome’s SOP8 software to enable operators to benefit from the latest advanced security solutions.

With the MStar 4K MPEG-4/MPEG-2/HEVC STB chipset, SoftAtHome now offers a complete solution supporting 4K with advanced security. The chipset runs multimedia applications for IPTV and OTT services, enhancing the best possible customer experience, the best cost effective solution and reducing time-to-market.

“Our 4K MPEG-4/MPEG-2/HEVC STB chipset aims to accelerate the adoption of UHD technologies,” said Bill Hsiung, vice president of marketing at MStar Semiconductor. “SoftAtHome’s fast integration of our chipset extends our collaboration and provides end-users with the best viewing experience and network performance.”

“4K and Ultra High Definition are now must haves for global operators,” said Arnaud Bensaid, VP Marketing of SoftAtHome. “With MStar’s latest products, we can now enable our operator customers to benefit from 4K services for an immersive user experience and truly cost effective solution. It gives our SOP platform a competitive edge to complement our multiple award-winning functionality and integration capability.”