STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN and LONDON, UK – Edgeware, the supplier of revolutionary server systems for On-Demand TV, and Oregan Networks, an embedded media browser company, announced today that they plan to demonstrate interoperability between the new Edgeware Reflex Web TV Server and the Oregan Media Browser client solution at IBC 2008.
The combined system targets resolution of the technical and economic challenges of over-the-top Video services delivery, via the high aggregate throughput and reduced latency of the Edgeware Reflex 2x WebTV Server and Oregans slimline embedded video streaming client for resource-constrained consumer electronics.
Edgewares Reflex 2x solid-state servers deliver up to 32,768 concurrent video streams over the public Internet and can be co-hosted close to consumer premises, as they occupy a mere 1U of rack space, consume a maximum of 85 Watt of power and require minimal maintenance. These unsurpassed characteristics allow for dramatic reductions of system OPEX, as well as simplifying and accelerating project roll-out.
Oregan Media Browser, deployed on the Customer Premises Equipment, provides a web standards-based, fast-track media player solution for manufacturers of IP-connected TVs and Set Top Boxes wishing to deploy user-generated and rights-managed Internet video services across a variety of form factors. The software runs an advanced user interface and video applications in a limited memory footprint, allowing for optimal implementation on low cost iDTV and STB media decoder chipsets.
Jon Haley, Director of Business Development at Edgeware said, “Exciting new Web TV services are emerging and service providers are looking to increase both the quality of the content delivered and the connectivity to the various entertainment centers in the home. The combination of our servers with components of Oregans software will enable video service providers to quickly create an on-demand premium service that can be received, and if desired, shared in the home.”
Oregan Networks VP of Marketing, Milya Timergaleyeva said, ”Oregan is pleased to work with Edgeware on creating cost-efficient video distribution systems that remove key hurdles in deployment and operation of web services: performance bottlenecks, maintenance and overall quality of experience. Our successful cooperation was made possible through the best use of Internet standards on both the server and client. Moreover, the standards-based approach facilitates ease of content creation by service vendors in the areas of User Interface design, interactive advertising and video streaming features, such as preview, download and trickmode support.”
See the demo at Edgewares Booth (IP241) at this year’s IBC Show.
About Edgeware
Edgeware is the leading supplier of revolutionary server systems for TV services over IP, providing unique technology with unmatched cost efficiency. Addressed applications include Time Shift TV, VoD, nPVR and Ad Insertion for cable and telco deployments, as well as Web TV applications for CDNs and video service providers. By combining solid-state flash memory and hardware accelerated streaming, Edgeware offers a radically different approach to server architecture. The system solutions include dynamic asset propagation and service management, enabling fully distributable and scalable platforms that dramatically reduce investment and operational costs. For more information, please visit www.edgeware.tv.
About Oregan Networks Ltd
Oregan Networks provides lightweight media browser solutions for retail consumer electronics and carrier grade IPTV appliances, enabling delivery and sharing of Internet video, music and photos. Since incorporation in 1997, over 3 million units of Oregans software have been licensed to leading global brands, including Sony Computer Entertainment, Philips Consumer Electronics and NTT. The companys headquarters and primary R&D center are located in London UK, with branch offices in USA, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information about Oregan Networks, please visit www.oregan.net.
