MultiChoice South Africa selects OpenTV high-definition PVR and push video on demand solutions

August 15, 2007 – OpenTV, a US solutions provider for the delivery of advanced digital television, has been selected by satellite television operator MultiChoice South Africa (MCSA) as a key partner for the rollout of advanced digital television services on their digital satellite TV (DStv) platform.

MCSA is seeking to integrate OpenTV’s Core2 middleware and PVR2 software into high-definition personal video recorders (PVRs), in combination with Irdeto’s content security for digital TV, with OpenTV acting as system integrator.  OpenTV’s Push Video-on-Demand solution will enable MCSA to broadcast television and entertainment content directly onto the hard disk of set-top boxes.

“OpenTV has been one of our key partners in our efforts to offer advanced services and improve overall user experience,” said Nolo Letele, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa.  “We are excited about the new applications supported by OpenTV Core2 and OpenTV PVR2, as well as other applications and upgrades that will provide customers with new ways to enjoy their video services.”

MultiChoice South Africa provides digital satellite television to over 1mn subscribers in South Africa.