Vodafone Iceland tapped media and entertainment technology solutions provider Amino to upcycle its existing Samsung set-top-boxes (STBs). The company migrated the boxes to its hardware-agnostic middleware platform, AminoOS, while retaining the existing NAGRA conditional access. Amino says the platform provides operators with the relevant interfaces and subsystems for security, management and network integration.
According to Amino, the solution has enabled Vodafone Iceland to adopt advanced service features for its TV service, and to deliver a continually evolving service for its customers while maximising its STB investment. The complete solution also includes SaaS platform Amino Engage, which allows the telco to “streamline” its customer service and leverage management tools to reduce operational costs. Vodafone Iceland has previously run a multi-screen OTT video service powered by Amino’s sister company, 24i.
Donald McGarva, CEO of Amino, said: “It is particularly pleasing that Vodafone was already running an OTT multi-device video platform from 24i, a sister company of Amino — further evidence that customers are increasingly choosing solutions from both companies.”
AminoOS will provide Vodafone Iceland with the device agility necessary to keep its investment relevant to the rapidly changing needs of the marketplace. Our Engage solution will also help Vodafone to reduce support costs and device lifecycle management – dramatically reducing the timescales of rolling out upgrades and new advanced services.”
Earlier this month, Amino partnered with Hong Kong-based Pay TV service Now TV (which is owned by HKT – the largest telco in the HK market), to integrate its IPTV service with OTT streaming services such as HBO GO and Netflix.
