OTTAWA –? Espial, a supplier of digital TV and IPTV software solutions, has announced that it has joined the SCTE, the Society for Broadband Professionals. As a corporate member of SCTE, Espial will be actively involved in promoting the group?s mission of advancing the working knowledge of broadband telecommunications engineers on a variety of topics, especially around the IP video experience, an ever-increasing focus of SCTE's members.
?"In today?'s highly competitive marketplace, broadband professionals must be actively engaged in learning more about the latest video technologies and industry innovations to provide their customers with the best possible user experience,?" said Kirk Edwardson, Espial'?s director of marketing. "?Espial brings in-depth IP video subject-matter expertise that will improve the skills and knowledge of engineering and operations professionals.?"
"?We are delighted to welcome Espial as a member,?" said Dr. Roger Blakeway, president of the SCTE, the Society for Broadband Professionals.
Espial?'s product family includes platforms for video content and service delivery, as well as an HTML, WebKit-based TV browser solution. The company?'s products are based on open and customizable architecture, and are used around the world by cable and telecommunications operators, as well as consumer electronics manufacturers.