OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2014 /CNW/ - Espial, a leader in
on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced that the World
Wide Web Consortium (W3C), a global leader in developing technology
standards that are transforming the industry and society, has
invited Espial to showcase its advanced HTML5 user experience at
the W3C booth at the Mobile World Congress, February 24-27 in Barcelona. As the developers of the Open Web
Platform, W3C will highlight demos from invited member companies,
such as Espial, that showcase innovative uses of developing web
standards including HTML5. At the W3C stand, Espial will showcase
its highly responsive HTML5 user interface using the Espial STB
Client on an advanced RDK (Reference Design Kit) set-top box and
demonstrate time shifting content to Apple and Android mobile
devices.
"HTML5 has the power not only to transform user experiences
across TV and mobile devices, it also enables technology
convergence and greater device interoperability," said Philipp Hoschka, W3C Ubiquitous Web Domain Lead.
"We are excited that Espial will showcase at our booth how HTML5
can change the way we harness the power of the web."
"We believe that HTML5 ushers in a new era in user experiences
and are working with operators around the world to make this a
reality," said Kirk Edwardson,
Director of Product Marketing, Espial. "Built on open standards,
HTML5 not only helps us bring rich, immersive user experiences with
new forms of interaction, it also ensures a consistent user
experience on any device."
The W3C is an international consortium that works to develop web
standards and guidelines designed to ensure long-term growth for
the web. For more information about the W3C's presence at Mobile
World Congress visit: https://www.w3.org/2014/MWC/.
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 10 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