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July 09, 2009
Miniweb's Interactive Software Integrated with New Range of Bristol HD Digital TVs
TMCnet Contributor
Television manufacturer Bristol Interactive Technology and Miniweb, an interactive service provider, have announced the integration of Miniweb’s (News - Alert) interactive software within a new range of Bristol HD ready digital televisions.
Designed to provide UK consumers with enhanced viewing services, Bristol devices are utilizing Miniweb’s TV software and interactive platform technology to enables a converged broadband video and Freeview entertainment experience.
Paul Fellows, CEO at Bristol Interactive Technology, said in a release that the partnership with Miniweb makes it easy for viewers to enjoy the best of broadcast digital TV services and online video on the same TV screen.
Designed to provide UK consumers with enhanced viewing services, Bristol devices are utilizing Miniweb’s TV software and interactive platform technology to enables a converged broadband video and Freeview entertainment experience.
Paul Fellows, CEO at Bristol Interactive Technology, said in a release that the partnership with Miniweb makes it easy for viewers to enjoy the best of broadcast digital TV services and online video on the same TV screen.
“Now viewers can simply connect a Miniweb equipped Bristol television to their broadband connection, gaining immediate access to millions of hours of Internet video enabled by Miniweb’s internet gateway and services software,” said Fellows.
The addition of Miniweb’s interactive functionality to Bristol’s range of flat screen, HD ready TVs offers consumers with a way to “fully enjoy” converged broadcast and broadband experience on the main screen in the house, said Andrew Carver, CEO at Miniweb Interactive.
He said that Miniweb provides viewers with access to relevant online content to complement the TV channel being watched, adding that along with Bristol Interactive, company is making it easy for viewers to enjoy a new TV experience.
The integration of both the companies’ technologies allows viewers to choose the best mix of broadcast and broadband delivered video content to suit their viewing preferences, said Carver, adding that the integration eliminates the need for a PC or additional set-top box.
Earlier in May, Miniweb and MPP announced the integration of MPP's iPay Developer payment solution into Miniweb's interactive platform, enabling network operators, TV device manufacturers and content owners to deliver centralized, secure content payment services to TV viewers via broadband connected TV devices.
The addition of Miniweb’s interactive functionality to Bristol’s range of flat screen, HD ready TVs offers consumers with a way to “fully enjoy” converged broadcast and broadband experience on the main screen in the house, said Andrew Carver, CEO at Miniweb Interactive.
He said that Miniweb provides viewers with access to relevant online content to complement the TV channel being watched, adding that along with Bristol Interactive, company is making it easy for viewers to enjoy a new TV experience.
The integration of both the companies’ technologies allows viewers to choose the best mix of broadcast and broadband delivered video content to suit their viewing preferences, said Carver, adding that the integration eliminates the need for a PC or additional set-top box.
Earlier in May, Miniweb and MPP announced the integration of MPP's iPay Developer payment solution into Miniweb's interactive platform, enabling network operators, TV device manufacturers and content owners to deliver centralized, secure content payment services to TV viewers via broadband connected TV devices.
Anshu Shrivastava is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anshu’s articles, please visit her columnist page.
Edited by Patrick Barnard