OTTAWA, July 8, 2014 /CNW/ - Espial, a leader in
on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced that Sharp has
selected Espial TV Browser for additional mid-range smart TV models
in select geographies to offer rich Smart TV Apps and HTML5 user
experiences. Espial software is currently already deployed in
various Sharp AQUOS LED TV models in North America and other regions globally.
"Smart TV shipments continue to increase as consumers access
Internet video and other apps directly from their TV sets" said
Kirk Edwardson, head of marketing
for Espial. "High performance HTML5 support has become a
critical element of Smart TVs, as top TV manufacturers like Sharp
aim to enhance user experiences and support a growing number of
HTML5 based Internet video apps. At Espial, we will continue
to build on our success in providing HTML5-based user experiences
for smart TV manufacturers and pay-TV operators worldwide."
The Espial TV Browser accelerates the deployment of Internet
video apps like YouTube, Hulu, Amazon, interactive TV content, web
browsing and rich HTML5 user experiences. Based on WebKit and
HTML5, it is designed with advanced features to provide high
reliability and a high performance user experience for consumer
electronic devices like Connected TV's, STBs, and Digital Media
Devices.
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About Espial (www.espial.com) 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.
SOURCE ESPIAL GROUP