Alpha Networks, Spideo and Wyplay have teamed up to integrate their respective technologies into Frog Premium, a multiscreen video software product intended for mobile and telco networks.

Alpha Networks' tucano software platform has been selected as the pay TV back-end for Frog Premium, a services platform and application for set-top boxes (Linux and Android) and mobile devices. Frog Premium includes a recommendation module from Spideo for live TV and VOD services with semantics features and voice recognition. Wyplay is acting as prime contractor and system integrator for Frog Premium.

"The emergence of OTT multiscreen services has changed the television landscape dramatically. Consumers now expect a mix of live and on-demand programming, with content recommendations catered toward their own individual interests," said Dominique Feral, CMO at Wyplay. "Joining forces with Alpha Networks and Spideo, we're making it easy and affordable for operators to launch personalized video services that can be delivered over multiple networks and to any device type."

"User and content data is extremely valuable, in terms of enabling pay TV operators to deliver targeted content, build subscriber loyalty, and boost revenues," said Gabriel Mandelbaum, CEO at Spideo. "Personalization, however, is not just about interpreting existing metadata for recommendation purposes, it's first and foremost about creating smart user-related data for business intelligence. Working with Alpha Networks and Wyplay, we're providing operators with a one-stop shop solution for multiscreen service delivery, combining conversational experience and analytics."

"The pay TV environment is very competitive, and operators must look for ways to add value to their existing services, as well as differentiate themselves," said Kris Warreyn, CEO at Alpha Networks. "With our technology partners, Wyplay and Spideo, we're simplifying the distribution of personalized, multiscreen content, enabling operators to gain an edge in the marketplace."