Accedo powers MediaCorp Toggle
October 24, 2013
Accedo, a global market player in TV application solutions, has announced that it has been appointed by MediaCorp to develop multiplatform applications and solutions for MediaCorp’s interactive service, Toggle.
MediaCorp is Singapore’s leading media company with the most complete range of platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital and out-of-home media. Toggle is MediaCorp’s interactive service that goes beyond the television set, bringing entertainment, news and information to viewers across multiple devices. Toggle is currently available online at www.toggle.sg, as well as on Apple IOS devices.
Accedo will help MediaCorp extend Toggle to Android tablets and Android phones, as well as for Samsung, LG and Panasonic connected TV. Toggle uses Accedo’s innovative application development framework, XDK, the most advanced development toolkit for connected TV and game consoles, which enables efficient cross platform development.
“We are delighted to be working with MediaCorp on the Toggle service,” commented Reuben Verghese, Vice President Asia, Accedo. “Toggle is a compelling offering for consumers, bringing MediaCorp’s customers a premium pay TV like experience, delivered over the Internet to popular consumer devices.”
“Given their unparalleled experience of building world class applications and premium video experiences across every connected device, Accedo was a natural choice to partner with on this project,” commented Yoke Kong, Vice President Technology Services, MediaCorp. “Accedo is helping us create a compelling user experience tailored to the Toggle brand, compatible across a range of devices.”