[November 21, 2009] OpenTV, FoxTel Launch Next Generation Platform in Australia Tweet Nov 20, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- OpenTV Corp., a software and technology provider of digital television solutions, announced that FoxTel, a subscription television operator in Australia and OpenTV customer, has launched its next generation platform in collaboration with OpenTV. Powered by OpenTV middleware and using OpenTV's latest interactive TV technology, the operator's new platform features an array of new channels and applications that were developed by FoxTel and OpenTV and are now available to FoxTel's subscribers. "FOXTEL Next Generation is all about providing our customers greater control and choice so they can watch what they want, when they want, over a device of their choice. FOXTEL Next Generation will offer the choice of over 200 channels, 15 HD channels, a rich array of interactive services as well as superb new navigation features which are friendly and simple to use for the customers," said Kim Williams, FoxTel's Chief Executive Officer. "We're delighted once again to have OpenTV as a partner on this launch; the team has been central in ensuring that we deliver compelling new features to our iQ service and we're very excited to share these initiatives with our customers." "This new FOXTEL launch is a clear demonstration of what television is supposed to be," said Ben Bennett, OpenTV's Chief Executive Officer. "FOXTEL has shown great leadership over the years and this new launch is no exception. It is a significant milestone that embraces next generation television and the new viewing habits we are seeing in the industry as a whole. It's about viewer choice, quality, and about making television what it should be: entertaining and exciting. We're proud to be a part of this launch and applaud FOXTEL on this latest achievement." More Information: www.opentv.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]