(openPR) - AwoX now shipping the first white-label product that enables operators and manufacturers to offer premium video-on-demand content on a Europe-wide basis

AwoX, a leading international supplier of Internet media devices, announces the availability of its pan-Europe premium-video platform products for OEMs and operators based on the STMicroelectronics STi7105 system-on-chip.
AwoX provides technology products under white label, enabling people to play Internet multimedia content in their homes via a Wi-Fi, or Ethernet connection using their regular Internet access points. Leveraging the advanced media playback capabilities of the STi7105 system-on-chip, the new AwoX platform is now being used to deliver the first fully Europe-wide product offer to stream major video on demand portals and catch-up TV services for Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, and the UK. In addition, the AwoX platform also enables playing multimedia files and high-definition digital terrestrial TV, as well as integrating cutting-edge DLNA compatible features into new TV designs.
“We chose to base our flagship products on the STMicroelectronics STi7105 system-on-chip because STMicroelectronics has proven to be the attentive partner we needed to enable our clients to deliver movies, TV shows and other premium services to their subscribers and customers,” says Alain Molinié, CEO of AwoX. “This is the first time a single such solution has been available for the entire European market.”
“Enabling Internet-based multimedia services on the TV across the home network is a key strategy for ST, and the Awox STi7105-based platform takes a significant step forward by providing end users with access to Internet applications and multimedia content,” said Eric Jumelet, Group Vice President for Business Management, Home Video Division, STMicroelectronics. “ST’s platforms, such as the STi7105, implement all the necessary ingredients to deliver rich multimedia Internet experience on a TV.”
The AwoX platform based on the STi7105 system-on-chip currently includes four products: “Stone”, which enables operators to provides access to multi-room services from any TV; “Fox”, which enables box manufacturers to provide consumers with access to premium over-the-top services using their TV; “Foster”, which is a connected TV module ready for integration into existing TV chassis; and “Moore”, which adds digital terrestrial TV reception to over-the-top Internet services (product available in Q1 2011). All AwoX products are based on AwoX DLNA Technology Components.

About AwoX
AwoX designs and develops cutting-edge products and technology for playing, sharing and controlling network media. AwoX specializes in implementing industry-reference technologies for network media streaming, video on demand, and media playback. Based on this technology, AwoX manufactures electronic modules for consumer electronics, and final products for leading service providers. AwoX connected devices enable operators to serve premium audio and video services in home. AwoX is a board member of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and of the Internet Media Device Alliance (IMDA). AwoX is backed by Innovacom, BNP Paribas Private Equity, Soridec, and CIC-CM Private Equity. www.awox.com

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