• Customers of Magyar Telekom, a Deutsche Telekom affiliate will soon be offered immersive TV experiences integrating IPTV and OTT multiple screens based on MediaFirst from MediaKind.
• Extends the long-term partnership between Magyar Telekom and MediaKind by leveraging currently deployed hardware and software, complemented by next generation TV platforms
• The deployment is part of a frame agreement between Deutsche Telekom and MediaKind for a cloud-based offering covering MediaFirst TV Platform, Video Storage and Processing Platform and Content Management System for future deployment across other European markets.

MediaKind, a global media technology leader, today announces that Deutsche Telekom has chosen to extend its long-term partnership to deploy, support and operate a new multi-tenant next generation cloud TV platform. The first subsidiary to operate this new platform will be Magyar Telekom in Hungary, who will migrate most of their subscribers on to it by the end of 2020. The new cloud TV platform can enable rapid service launch for other European affiliates as it reuses existing hardware and software infrastructures.

This new multi-tenant, cloud media platform combines MediaKind’s MediaFirst TV Platform, Video Storage and Processing Platform and Content Management System. MediaFirst will enable a consistent innovative, interactive and personalized entertainment experience on all video-capable devices. Initial deployment will take place on over-the-top (OTT) mobile terminals, tablets and smart TVs, followed by IPTV next generation set top boxes (STBs) and finally the migration of legacy STBs. Existing subscribers will access new services on the platform via their existing STB and audio video (AV) infrastructure. All subscribers will be able to access a wide range of advanced features within one single pay TV subscription. They include: online and offline video content from any device; internet applications on cutomers and operator choice; and next generation features such as deep 3pp integration, universal search, rich metadata & advanced personalization, and smart speaker & voice control.

Damien Montessuit, Senior Vice President, EMEA, MediaKind, says: “Through the partnership with Magyar Telekom, we have developed an IPTV-OTT TV platform that delivers a compelling and unified experience for consumers in Hungary. The new platform, our local presence and continued partnership with Deutsche Telekom can enable a swift service integration across other affiliates, helping it achieve its vision of a unified infrastructure.”

Deutsche Telekom is currently the only operator in Europe to build a network architecture which enables the use of a single standardized infrastructure across national borders. Its pioneering pan-European Network (Pan-Net) initiative enables Deutsche Telekom subsidiaries to collaborate in developing, upgrading and deploying new or similar services and products.

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About MediaKind at NAB Show

At NAB Show 2019, MediaKind (#SU720) will show how it is enabling content owners, broadcasters and service providers to evolve, adapt and shift to new and dynamic workflows with its portfolio of next generation solutions and services. During the show it will present the MediaKind Universe, a solution and service portfolio with industry renowned breadth and depth. Just as the consumer is positioned firmly at the center of today’s media universe, encircled by choice, the MediaKind Universe responds in kind, enabling content owners & originators, broadcasters and pay TV operators service providers to efficiently deliver unique, immersive experiences. For further information please visit here.

About MediaKind
We are MediaKind, a global leader of media technology and services, established as a joint venture between One Equity Partners and Ericsson. Our mission is to be the first choice among service providers, operators, content owners and broadcasters looking to deliver immersive media experiences. Drawing on our longstanding industry heritage, we are driving next-generation live and on-demand, mobile and multiscreen media experiences for everyone, everywhere. Our end-to-end portfolio of media solutions include Emmy award-winning video compression solutions for contribution and direct-to-consumer video service distribution; advertising and content personalization solutions; high efficiency cloud DVR; and TV and video delivery platforms. For more information, please visit: www.mediakind.com.