Netgem unifies TV, streaming and cloud gaming at Zeop in Réunion

Netgem launches the first service that unifies TV, streaming and Cloud Gaming with Zeop Operator in France

PARIS — Netgem, a leading provider of integrated solutions in the Digital Entertainment market for Operators, unveils its groundbreaking service seamlessly combining live TV, streaming, and Cloud Gaming all in one place – with the launch of Zeop gaming in France.

Now offering console games via an immersive TV experience within the existing Operator TV service

The product, marketed as “zeop gaming by Pleio”, is built on the strategic partnership forged by Netgem and adding Netgem’s unique cross-content discovery platform:

• zeop, the first independent fibre optic operator in La Reunion, is the first to offer to its 100,000 Full Fibre subscribers exclusive access to TV, streaming, and Cloud Gaming as a simple upgrade to their existing TV service: now watching a sports event can lead to playing the same event on TV!
• Gamestream, a global leader in white-label Cloud Gaming solutions, brings its technological expertise and an extensive catalogue of hundreds of console-quality games available for streaming. This includes beloved titles such as HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™, WRC FIA World Rally Championship, Garfield Lasagna Party, Overcooked! 2, and many more, catering to familyfriendly gaming experiences;
• Netgem provides an integrated Gaming and TV experience. Thanks to its unique cross-content discovery platform, Netgem offers seamless access to live, Replay, VOD, or now also playing a game!

Zeop gaming by Pleio: a powerful unified hub developed by Netgem for Operators

This new unified entertainment hub empowers zeop subscribers to turn their TV or mobile device (via casting) into a gaming console, offering the entire family a fresh and interactive experience enriched by a plethora of content, seamlessly switching between TV and video content and games, delivering an immersive entertainment journey for all.

A strategic development designed to empower telecom operators to enhance their Fibre and 5G services

Zeop showcases “zeop gaming by Pleio” to demonstrate the power of its fixed (FTTH, FTTR) and mobile networks to its subscribers. Combined with Gamestream’s powerful ‘Cloud Gaming’ technology, “zeop gaming by Pleio” offers an unparalleled experience tailored to enhance accessibility for all and ensures optimal rendering in every scenario, including High Definition.

The “Cloud Gaming by Pleio” solution, of which Netgem is the exclusive distributor and integrator on the European market, allows telecom operators to transform their box TV into a games console without investment, and thus significantly extend their duration of life.

Mathias Hautefort, CEO of Netgem Group, said, “Consumers seek fresh television experiences. This new unified Cloud Gaming/TV/ streaming offer, showcasing more immersive TV, addresses the real challenges for our partner zeop: transforming television into a hub for sharing entertainment for the entire family, increasing revenue per subscriber through innovative services, and fostering customer loyalty to the entire content ecosystem.”

Ivan Lebeau, president and co-founder of Gamestream, explains, “The launch of the Cloud Gaming offering at zeop demonstrates the strength of our complete technological solution and our expertise in developing the most relevant game catalog. With Netgem, we’re shaping tomorrow’s entertainment today, and together we realise the strong ambition of democratising video games to a broader audience. This launch perfectly illustrates the long-term partnership that links our two companies.”

Emmanuel André, CEO of zeop, adds, “The launch of zeop gaming by Pleio marks an innovation in user experience and economics model. Our subscribers can now access Cloud Gaming alongside their TV and streaming content through a single interface, with a decoder switching into a gaming console. This launch demonstrates the full power of our fixed and mobile networks and underscores the legitimacy of the partnership with Netgem: through them, we deliver the best content to our subscribers at the best value.”