Alticast demonstrate RDK on STMicroelectronics' Orly SoC at IBC

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Alticast, a worldwide leader in interactive TV open standard software solutions, announced today they will be demonstrating an RDK set-top solution on the Orly (STiH416) SoC platform from STMicroelectronics at IBC in Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 13-17 in the Alticast booth, Hall 1: F36 and ST booth, Hall 1: F40.

Alticast's integration of RDK software on the ST platform creates a state-of-the-art set-top product. The Reference Design Kit (RDK) is an integrated software bundle that can be accessed by operators in need of a software stack for set-top devices. Alticast combines standard RDK or DVB RDK with their Application Framework providing operators the flexibility to implement specific content delivery and business solutions. ST's powerful processor platform along with Alticast's RDK solution provides a very competitive offering for operators and OEMs.

"Alticast's software running on the Orly SoC-based high-performance RDK platform provides a compelling solution to OEMs worldwide. We look forward to deploying Alticast's middleware on Orly and its derivative products," said Youssef Kamel, Set-Top Box Director Gateway and Client Business, Unified Platform Division, STMicroelectronics.

"This is a very exciting time in the market with RDK revolutionizing the content delivery business. ST's international footprint allows Alticast's RDK and DVB RDK solutions to provide customers broader choice worldwide," stated Thomas Jung, CMO, Alticast, Corp. 

About Alticast
Alticast provides ecosystems and multi-screen solutions that enable operators to offer consumers innovative and reliable TV experiences.  Our solutions provide new levels of TV interactivity required by operators and consumers worldwide, delivering personalized and compelling content securely over broadcast, broadband, and mobile platforms.  We are defining the future of the media experience that delights, entertains, and informs.

SOURCE Alticast