ACCESS and SmarDTV create integrated 4K puck and content solution

ACCESS and SmarDTV Enable Operators to Expand Streaming Offerings with Integrated 4K Puck and Content Solution

OBERHAUSEN, Germany & LA CIOTAT, France — ACCESS Europe GmbH and SmarDTV Corporation (RAI: 10. ForumLounge) are excited to announce the showcase of their latest joint solution at IBC2024 in Amsterdam. This collaboration highlights the integration of the NetRange TV Store and FAST Hub from ACCESS Europe with SmarDTV Corporation’s Lynx solution, a compact, high-performance 4K streaming puck based on the Android OS.

The combination of SmarDTV’s Lynx product range with the robust NetRange TV Store and the ACCESS FAST Hub, enables operators to easily enhance their streaming service offerings. This integrated solution allows operators to continually update their customers with new apps and streaming channels, realizing new revenue streams and increasing ARPUs through the rapid expansion of operator service portfolios. The NetRange offering includes AAA gaming, music, karaoke, podcasts, FAST TV and video services.

Discussing the innovative collaboration, Masahiro Aono, CEO of ACCESS Europe, said: “SmarDTV and ACCESS are natural partners. Both companies strive to deliver solutions that enable exciting new services with minimal operational complexity. The combination of SmarDTV’s powerful Lynx 4k streaming puck and the NetRange solutions from ACCESS Europe is an incredibly efficient way for operators and smart TV manufacturers to either launch or expand their portfolio of services with FAST and AVOD, while retaining full control over the user interface and user experience.”

Lionel Boissier, CEO of SmarDTV Corporation, added: “Our collaboration with ACCESS Europe reinforces SmarDTV’s mission to bring value to customers with pre-integrated, cost-effective solutions as traditional broadcast operators seek to leverage connected services. The Lynx puck, combined with ACCESS Europe’s NetRange content and app ecosystem, provides an ideal solution for broadcast operators looking to innovate and expand their customer offerings.”

The SmarDTV Lynx 4K HDR OTT streaming puck is designed for TV operators, broadcasters, and service providers looking to expand their content offerings and deliver high-quality streaming experiences to their subscribers. It supports advanced video codecs like H.265 and VP9 and features Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth LE for wireless connections. Aimed at operators who need a compact, scalable, and cost-effective solution, the Lynx allows them to integrate a wide range of OTT services, including video, gaming, and music, while maintaining control over the user experience.

The NetRange TV Store solutions from ACCESS Europe provide a fully integrated, white-label platform that enables Smart TV and connected device manufacturers to offer a vast array of apps and content directly to their users. Designed for seamless integration, the NetRange TV Store supports a wide variety of applications, including video streaming, gaming, FAST channels and Smart TV apps, and enables operators to maintain control over the user experience. By offering frequent updates and a global content portfolio, the TV Store enables operators to enhance their video services, drive engagement, and increase revenue through value-added content.