[July 19, 2011] : Vision IPTV extends reach to Roku set top box platform Tweet Jul 19, 2011 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Vision IPTV today unveiled the latest addition to its suite of services for broadcasters: the addition of Roku capability to Vision IPTV's platform for delivery of internet TV and video. This enables broadcasters and video content owners to extend the reach of their broadcast services to more than one million homes in North America that have access to a Roku set top box. Delivering an unrivalled user experience, the Roku streaming player is an easy to use and cost effective way for anyone to enjoy internet TV and video, as well as on demand services like NetFlix and Hulu. Proving a huge success in the US, where it recently served its one billionth stream, Roku is expected to be available across Europe and beyond shortly. Vision IPTV has extended the capability of its IPTV platform for broadcasters and content owners to include broadcast to Roku users, enabling channels or video on demand to be added to the Roku app store as subscription, pay-per-view or free to air. John Mills, CEO of Vision IPTV, said: "Roku has proved a huge success in the US, offering simple and cost effective access to TV and on demand services over the internet. Broadcasters can now extend their reach to Roku users, streaming live TV or delivering video libraries through Vision IPTV's platform for broadcast quality internet TV and video delivery." Broadcasters can use Vision IPTV's platform to customise programme schedules and enable personalised programming and advertising. Vision IPTV actively monitors content streaming to ensure that broadcasts are of the highest possible quality and reliability. Vision IPTV's platform supports all of the most popular IP and hybrid set top boxes in the market, enabling broadcasters to deliver compelling TV services to new markets and audiences. ENDS About Vision IPTV First to market in the provision of functional internet delivered broadcast, Vision IPTV provides a complete solution to clients wanting to create compelling TV and video services for connected audiences worldwide. The Vision IPTV platform can be customised for clients and supports all current commercial models from subscription, pay-as-you-go to PPV and advertiser funded. Contact: Gary Marshall Senior Consultant XL Communications Ltd ViewPoint, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4RG. Call me now on my mobile: + 44 (0)77 3322 4654 Email me: [email protected] Find us on the web: www.xl-comms.com ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]