Espial Signs Major Contract for RDK & HTML5 Solution with Tier 1 European Cable Operator

Espial to Provide RDK System Integration and Espial G4 Client Software to Power 4K DVB/IP Set-tops

OTTAWA, Jan. 13, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Espial, a leader in on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced that a European Tier 1 Cable operator with 1.5 million pay-TV subscribers has selected Espial as their primary RDK system integrator and software vendor for their next generation 4K Hybrid DVB-IP set-top boxes. Espial will provide system integration, UX customization services, and Espial G4 STB Client. The Espial G4 STB Client is based on RDK and HTML5 and features a modular architecture including the Application Framework, UX Framework and various RDK extensions.

"We are excited to be chosen by one of Europe's leading cable operators" said Jaison Dolvane, CEO of Espial. "Espial's ability to deliver a superior HTML5 user experience and RDK-based system integration capabilities were key considerations in our selection. This contract represents a major European customer win that reinforces our product leadership in delivering world class RDK and HTML5 solutions. Fantastic user experience, an open platform to allow rapid innovation, and the ability to aggregate new Internet apps like YouTube and Netflix are important attributes for Pay TV service providers to remain competitive. Espial's RDK and HTML5 products help our customers deliver on this."

More information about Espial products and solutions is available at www.espial.com.

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Espial is a leading supplier of digital TV and IPTV software and solutions to cable MSOs and telecommunications operators as well as consumer electronics manufacturers. Espial's middleware, video-on-demand, and browser products power a diverse range of pay-TV and Internet TV business models. Over 35 million licenses of its patented software are in use across the world. Espial is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit www.espial.com or contact via phone at +1 613 230 4770.

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