Osmosys Software to Deliver High Definition Services for Hello HD

GENEVA, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osmosys S.A., a leader and innovator in the development of open standards Java based interactive TV solutions, today announced that together with Advanced Digital Broadcast, (ADB), it is providing Hungarian satellite and cable operator Hello HD Platform with an end-to-end solution for the roll out of its new ‘Hello HD’ service – Hungary’s first commercial high definition (HD) offering. Hello HD Platform has selected the solution, which comprises Osmosys software and MHP middleware integrated with HD DVR units from ADB, on which to launch its services.

“We are pleased to be working alongside ADB and Hello HD Platform in this landmark deployment in the Hungarian market, and are confident that Osmosys’ expertise will enable it to become a great success.”

Hello HD, Hungary's latest television platform provider, is to be launched on May 1st and offers consumers top quality services loaded with added value, transmitted via cable and satellite covering the entire country.

Hello HD services are operated by HD Platform Kft. The firm completed the complex technical development required for this pioneering service in Hungary in less than three months. “The goal of Hello HD is to become Hungary's leading HD platform service provider. Such a unique development in Central Europe could not have been accomplished without close co-operation between leading technical firms in the industry,” said Károly Vaczkó, Technical Director, Hello HD Platform.

“With the launch of Hello HD, the digital conversion really begins in Hungary. We are delighted to be launching the services with such an advanced, reliable end-to-end solution in place. Osmosys’ vast knowledge and experience has enabled us to put in place a system that ensures we provide an exciting, engaging experience for our subscribers,” said Andras Schmideg, CEO, Hello HD Platform. “We are confident that Osmosys’ solutions will offer us an easily manageable and reliable platform from which we can roll out an excellent service to our customers, and we look forward to working closely alongside the company in the future as we enhance our offering.”

Osmosys’ suite of middleware, applications and system solutions provides an advanced broadband and broadcast solution for new digital television markets is now deployed in millions of homes worldwide. It offers a host of features and capabilities both at the head-end server side and on Osmosys powered digital set top receivers, to provide an enhanced interactive TV experience for today’s demanding television audience. Hello HD Platform plans to deploy further advanced services in the near future, with on-demand programming planned for August 2008, powered by the Osmosys PushVOD solution.

“When launching a brand new service, reliability and flexibility are essential. By selecting Osmosys’ interactive television software and solutions, Hello HD Platform can offer innovative and exciting applications as it rolls out its services, with a solid and proven technical architecture and roadmap as it plans an even greater offering to its subscribers in the future,” said David McElhatten, Managing Director, Osmosys. “We are pleased to be working alongside ADB and Hello HD Platform in this landmark deployment in the Hungarian market, and are confident that Osmosys’ expertise will enable it to become a great success.”

ADB will supply both cable and satellite Digital Video Recorders. The units will enable Hello HD Platform to offer a wealth of advanced services including HD premium content.

About Hello Platform

Hello HD services are operated by HD Platform Kft. HD platform Kft is 100 percent owned by the British Watchcable Ltd. The name 'Watchcable' is already familiar through the company's previous Central Eastern European investments. Watchcable Corporation had a 50 percent interest in the group of companies running the regions most popular kids' channels, Minimax and A+. In 2007 Watchcable sold its share in the company group to Chello Media. In entering an entirely new field with Hello HD, similarly to Minimax, Watchcable intends to launch a dynamically growing enterprise.

About Osmosys

Osmosys S.A. is a leading innovator in the development of open standards Java based interactive TV solutions, with a comprehensive range of middleware, applications and systems that support the digital terrestrial, cable, satellite and IPTV networks. With over 4 million principle products deployed in over 15 counties, Osmosys is the undisputed leader in the development and deployment of MHP for the broadcast and IPTV markets, as well as other GEM based initiatives including OCAP (the Open Cable TV standard in the US) and the BDJ Java engine for Blu-ray, the leading next generation high definition DVD disc format.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Osmosys is a member of the ADB Group of companies; ADB Group (www.adbholdings.com) is publicly listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX:ADBN). For more information, please visit www.osmosys.tv.