Prodac Selects Espial Browser for Linux-based STB Hotel System
Hi Jonathan,
I wanted to let you know Prodac of Germany is now using Espial
technology for their hospitality set top box systems. The Prodac design
is Linux-based and makes use of the National Semiconductor SC1200
platform (x86-based set-top box.) Our news release follows. If you
have questions, give me a shout.
Cheers!
Craig Olson - Espial
Prodac Media Selects Espial Browser For Hospitality In-Room Internet and
Entertainment Systems
Espial Market Leadership Continues as Escape is Deployed in Europe
OTTAWA, Canada-October 9, 2002-Espial, creator of software that powers
the world of smart Internet devices, today announced that Prodac Media
of Cologne Germany is using Espial Escape for their latest in-room
interactive entertainment and information systems. Prodac Media is one
of the largest providers of Internet and information systems for the
hospitality industry in Europe. Hotels in Germany, France, Italy and
Austria rely upon Prodac Media and Espial technology to provide a wide
range of services including video on demand, Web browsing, email, and
video games.
"Espial software has enabled Prodac Media the ability to quickly and
easily develop and update our in-room systems, which leads to a more
cost effective way to improve the services hotel guests have come to
expect," said Guenter Krebs, R & D Manager at Prodac Media. "Use of
such advanced services has proven to be extremely attractive to hotel
visitors and has contributed to significant increased revenue for all
parts of the hotel service delivery chain."
Espial Escape's compatibility with Internet security standards provides
guests the ability to securely access retail, travel and financial
services websites from their hotel televisions. Previous deployments of
Espial Escape with customers such as On Command, a leading supplier of
hotel Internet and information systems in North America have made it one
of the most deployed multimedia software suites in the industry.
"Large scale deployments such as Prodac Media continue to prove that the
advanced Espial Escape browser provides the functionality that is
required for the hospitality industry. A TV-friendly browser offering
functionality on a par with a standard desktop browser is a significant
differentiator for in-room interactive entertainment and Internet
systems," said Dr Neale Foster, director of marketing, TV at Espial.
"Our latest deployment with Prodac Media is another example of how our
technology can be implemented to provide an immediate upgrade and
improvement in offerings."
Prodac Media has deployed Internet an information systems in more than
50 European hotels. With partnerships with Warner Brothers, United
Pictures International, and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Prodac
is well positioned to provide an attractive suite of entertainment and
technology for the hospitality industry.
About Espial Escape
Espial Escape is the first 100% Java browser to offer a scalable
configuration that supports key Internet standards. Thanks to its
exceptional feature set, Escape has emerged as one of the only Java
browsers to have been successfully deployed on multiple Java Virtual
Machines (JVMs). Now in its fourth major commercial release, Escape is
proven Java browser technology that has been commercially deployed and
works across a range of smart Internet device categories, including:
Internet appliances, interactive digital TVs, wireless devices and
automotive infotainment systems, For more information on Espial Escape,
visit http://www.espial.com/escape <http://www.espial.com/escape> .
About Espial
With more than 90 device design wins with companies such as Intel,
Motorola, On Command, Philips, Sony and Samsung, Espial has deployed
proven solutions for devices relying on Internet connectivity. Espial
software allows customers to create services, deliver devices, manage
infrastructure while building revenue in a cost effective manner. Espial
technology applies universally, across sectors as TV, wireless, and
automotive. Visit www.espial.com.
For further information please contact:
Craig Olson
Media Relations, Espial
+1 515 224 7641
colson@espial.com
