Vodafone Germany has chosen Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) to help develop its cloud-based multiscreen GigaTV service. The service is based on Cisco's Infinite Video Platform. Functionality includes linear and on-demand video, UltraHD, personalized recommendations, smart search and improved content discovery.
It also provides access to content through external platforms like Maxdome, Sky and other VOD providers. Offered as a cloud service, Cisco's Infinite Video Platform enables Vodafone to offer new functionality to its subscribers every two weeks. Cisco and Vodafone will showcase a demo of GigaTV at Mobile Word Congress in Barcelona this week.
"GigaTV brings together conventional television and new video services via a personalized user experience, whether you are at home or on the go with your smartphone or tablet," said Manuel Cubero, chief commercial officer, Vodafone Germany. "Thanks to Cisco's Infinite Video Platform we are able to significantly increase customer satisfaction and provide a unique entertainment experience throughout Germany."