OpenTV to Demonstrate External PVR Solution at IBC 2009
September 09 2009 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
OpenTV Corp. (NASDAQ:OPTV), a leading software and technology
provider of advanced digital television solutions, today announced
it will be showcasing an external PVR storage solution in
collaboration with Seagate Technology, the world leader of hard
disk drives and storage solutions, at IBC 2009, Hall 1 Stand C81,
September 11-15, 2009 in Amsterdam. Powered by the latest release
of OpenTV Core2 middleware, the solution pairs OpenTV’s PVR
technology with Seagate’s Showcase® storage expander, which OpenTV
recommends as a preferred external storage device, The
demonstration will show how external storage not only allows PVR
viewers to significantly expand their program recording capacity –
often limited to only 20 hours of HD content – but also how it
enables operators to provide their subscribers with the option to
remotely activate PVR functionality on their non-PVR equipped
set-top box.
“Both OpenTV and Seagate have been working closely to bring best
of breed PVR technologies to the market,” said Joel Zdepski, Senior
Vice President and General Manager Middleware, OpenTV. “External
storage is an important part of an operator’s offering as they seek
to enhance their services, and we’re confident that, in
collaborating with Seagate on this solution, we’re recommending the
most stable and reliable external storage to our customers.
Seagate’s drives work seamlessly with PVR functionality and are the
perfect complement to our robust middleware technology.”
“Seagate drives are already recognized by PVR consumer
electronics manufacturers around the world for their performance
and reliability,” said Joan Motsinger, Vice President, Product Line
Management at Seagate. “With OpenTV’s recommendation of our
Showcase drive, we’re excited to expand the potential market of
consumers who can enjoy greater capacities for recording and saving
more of the entertainment they love.”
The Seagate Showcase PVR storage expander features:
• A low power 5900 RPM Pipeline HD internal hard drive designed
specifically to meet the HD video demands of today’s digital
recording;
• An ultra quiet fan to enable use in any room in the house
without distraction; and
• Optimized firmware for smooth streaming of video content;
• Available in capacities up to 1TB, which equates to 200 hours
of HD content.
OpenTV’s Core2 middleware offering supports external PVR storage
devices over both USB and eSATA. Highlights of OpenTV’s External
Storage Solution will be on display at IBC 2009, Hall 1 Stand C81,
Sept. 11-15, 2009, www.opentv.com/ibc2009. Follow OpenTV on Twitter
@opentv_at_ibc.
About OpenTV
OpenTV is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced
digital television solutions dedicated to creating and delivering
compelling viewing experiences to consumers of digital content
worldwide. The company’s software has been integrated in more than
133 million devices around the world, and enables advanced program
guides, video-on-demand, personal video recording, interactive and
addressable advertising and a variety of enhanced television
applications. For more information, please visit
www.opentv.com.
About Seagate
Seagate is the worldwide leader in hard disk drives and storage
solutions. Learn more at http://www.seagate.com. Seagate,
Seagate Technology, Pipeline HD and Showcase are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or its affiliates
in the United States and/or other countries.
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