Espial signs Eastlink for Elevate SaaS cloud platform

OTTAWA, Ontario — Espial announced today that Eastlink, a leading provider of high-speed internet, digital TV and telephone services in NS, NB, PEI, Nfld, ON, AB, and BC, has signed an agreement with Espial to power Eastlink’s video services with the Elevate SaaS cloud platform. Eastlink will gain the benefit of scale from Espial’s Elevate cloud based SaaS platform and be able to leverage an industry-leading innovation roadmap for video and entertainment services in the delivery of an immersive video experience.

“The Elevate platform has an impressive set of capabilities that enhances the experience of our Maestro TV service offering” said Deborah Shaffner, President & Chief Operating Officer, Eastlink. “The continuous innovation roadmap of Espial’s Elevate SaaS cloud platform, further provides us with the ability to stay competitive and increase customer engagement.”

“The video industry is in the middle of significant change where Pay TV operators face a highly competitive environment”, said Jaison Dolvane, CEO of Espial. “Espial’s cloud based Elevate SaaS platform provides a platform that helps operators rapidly introduce new innovations to their television services and leverage the scale of this multi-tenant cloud platform. We are excited to partner with Eastlink to enhance and enrich their subscribers’ entertainment experience.”