Bouygues Telecom partners with iWedia on Bbox 4K HDR
April 13, 2022
iWedia, a provider of software components and solutions for TV devices for major service operators and consumer electronics manufacturers, has worked with French service provider Bouygues Telecom to develop and deploy its new Bbox 4K HDR set-top box.
Bouygues Telecom is one of the largest network service providers in France with over 26.2 million fixed and mobile subscribers. Among its recent innovations is the Bbox 4K HDR, including best-in-class Wi-Fi performance for reliable IPTV over-Wi-Fi to the gateway, Bluetooth remote control, Google-enabled voice search and Dolby Digital audio. The device also includes integrated Chromecast and cloud-based recording with 100 hours of recording time made available to customers.
Herminio de Faria, IPTV STB Director, Bouygues Telecom, said: “We have enjoyed a long-standing partnership with iWedia going as far back as 2015 and the launch of our first Android TV set-top boxes. It was an easy decision to work with them again on the next evolution of our STB solution. I am proud that with this successful launch, Bouygues Telecom continues to be at the forefront of digital TV technology in France and has established with iWedia’s expertise the pathway for new user acquisition and subscriber retention.”
Hans-Jürgen Desor, CEO, iWedia, added: “Working on such a complex project as this requires very close collaboration with the team at Bouygues Telecom. We are humbled that Bouygues Telecom continues to trust iWedia to deliver on its vision to provide state-of-the-art solutions. Through the course of the past decade, operators worldwide have recognised iWedia as a valuable partner in a rapidly changing industry and a provider that brings both world-class software products and professional system integration services to the table.”