At IBC2017 in Amsterdam, ARRIS (NASDAQ:ARRS) will unveil a new portfolio of UltraHD HDR set-top boxes with Android TV, along with professional services to help operators launch Android-based video services.
ARRIS' set-tops with Android TV are modular in architecture and intended for cable, telco, satellite and terrestrial operators. Based on Android TV Operator Tier, they offer WiFi connectivity and DVR options, as well as support and integration with DVB networks, and conditional access and DRM.
ARRIS's support services for Android TV include:
- Assessing and planning for Android TV services
- Customization and integration: development of operator-specific launcher and apps, integration of content security and back-end systems
- Validation and certification: with Google and other third-party applications
- Deployment support: across both new and legacy set-tops
- Lifecycle management: integration, management and testing of mandatory Android updates and upgrades
Android offers service providers fast time to market, greater control over the user interface, and subscriber access to features such as YouTube, Chromecast built-in, and Google Play Store applications.
"Our new set-top solutions with Android TV bring the best of ARRIS's global scale, services expertise and latest video technology to operators who want to deliver the future of TV to their customers," said Larry Robinson, ARRIS CPE president. "Our longstanding relationship with Google and deep experience of tailoring and integrating advanced video solutions positions ARRIS as the prime partner for operators around the world to launch new enhanced TV services with Android."