Espial and Samsung to provide RDK devices

IPTV middleware provider Espial has teamed up with Samsung to deliver a joint RDK solution targeted at cable operators.

Espial and Samsung, both RDK licensees, will provide an HTML5-based user experience combining Samsung’s IP set-top box and home media gateway with the Espial set-top client.

“The RDK platform helps us provide a set-top box platform that allows operators to more rapidly incorporate services that consumers expect, such as new and more immersive user interfaces,” said Ikdai Ham, VP and Head of Set Top Box S/W Lab, Samsung Electronics.  “Our goal is to expand CPE choices for operators and help them achieve rapid service innovation by working with leading HTML5 UX solutions from companies like Espial to bring a more engaging user experience to consumers.”

“Espial is committed to delivering the best TV user experience across set-top boxes and smart TVs,” said Jaison Dolvane, President and CEO, Espial. “We achieve an exceptional TV user experience by extending RDK with our advanced application framework and user experience framework. Together with the CPE expertise of Samsung, we are helping operators to delight consumers with engaging user experiences while RDK solution that is elegant, flexible and allows rapid service innovation.”