Saint John (CNB) – Mariner, leading provider of innovative IPTV solutions and technologies, and Orca Interactive, an innovation leader in providing IPTV middleware and applications and a Viaccess subsidiary, today announce their global alliance.
The global alliance with Orca Interactive Ltd. enables Orca customers to receive additional value added services, while driving market penetration of xVu, Mariner’s flagship software assurance solution in conjunction with the sale of its middleware.
“Orca’s significant expertise in the EU, Middle East and South American markets allow us to integrate the capabilities of xVu with RIGHTv and COMPASS,” said Curtis Howe, President and CEO, Mariner. “As we embark on our expansion into the European market, we selected Orca for their IPTV excellence in order to attract customers on a broader global scale.”
The steady growth of global IPTV subscribers is being driven by service providers’ commitment to offer continuous service upgrades, and is expected to increase by 50% in 2012. Gartner research predicts this growth will be as a result of the greater emphasis on innovation and differentiated pay-TV services.
Sefy Ariely, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Orca Interactive, commented, “Mariner provides a key element for a successful and profitable IPTV service. We’re excited about our global alliance with Mariner which will benefit our existing customers as well as increase our footprint growth to additional markets.”
Mariner will be showcasing xVu, its flagship TV care platform, at this week’s NGT Summit in Bremen, Germany. Howe will be speaking on the NGT Breakfast Briefing Panel Discussion, titled “State of the Telecoms Industry in the Current Economic Climate,” on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:15 am CET and delivering an IPTV workshop on the key barriers to profitability of IPTV on April 22 at 10:40 am CET.
Mariner is a leading provider of innovative IP video solutions and technologies that deliver unique value to the expanding IPTV industry. Mariners' flagship TV care product, xVu, specializes on Next-Gen IPTV service assurance. Mariner's architecture and toolset enables Service Providers to better assure the viewing experience, isolate troubles and guide cost effective resolution such as "Smart" truck rolls. Mariner's frostt platform delivers interactive TV, social networking and self-service capabilities to the TV in a highly compelling viewing experience.
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