Opera unveils its HbbTV solution at the IPTV World Forum 2010

During IPTV World Forum 2010, the Opera for HbbTV solution will be shared with the world. Opera will host a meeting room (#7) at the event, where the company will reveal a full HbbTV client solution running HbbTV portals developed by European broadcasters.

With HbbTV (Hybrid broadcast broadband TV) momentum picking up throughout Europe, Opera is ready to deliver its Web-based platform that guarantees compliance while bringing flexibility and uncompromised quality to this TV industry standard. HbbTV allows TV viewers to enjoy advanced, interactive services such as video-on-demand, games, news, catch-up TV and more.

Opera for HbbTV is based on Opera Linux Devices SDK 10.30, simultaneously launched during IPTV World Forum 2010. This release leverages the latest advancements in the cross-platform Opera Web engine, which has already met the required level of Web standards to fulfill specifications such as HbbTV or OIPF (Open IPTV Forum).

�The rise of HbbTV is a testament to the role of Web technology as an essential component in next generation hybrid STB and connected TV software stacks. We envision a future where the Web is on every TV, both as an application platform and a full browser,� said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. �Opera�s historical leadership in the IPTV and DTV markets, and its active involvement in initiatives such as HbbTV, OIPF and iPlayer, make our solution a natural and necessary ingredient for the ongoing TV revolution.�

Opera for HbbTV offers:

* Four different bundles to better meet set-top box and TV manufacturer requirements: �Entry� and �Extended� bundles, plus �Full� and �Web TV� bundles, which are the results of collaboration with Opera�s key partners: Ocean Blue Software and GooMe Interactive.
* With Opera for HbbTV, OEMs have full flexibility to design, tailor and deliver their own HbbTV-compliant solutions without compromising quality or time-to-market.

Opera for HbbTV will be deployed on tier-1 OEM devices hitting the European market in 2010. Get a firsthand look at Opera for HbbTV during IPTV World Forum 2010 in London. Stop by meeting room #7 during the event, from March 23-25.

To schedule a meeting with a representative from Opera Software during the IPTV World Forum, contact press10@opera.com.