Kaon Unveils RDK Video Accelerator

Amsterdam – September 10, 2019

  • New IP-STB enables service providers to quickly test and deploy video applications with RDK platform and Metrological App Store

Amsterdam, September 10, 2019 –  In advance of the IBC 2019 Conference, KAONMEDIA (KOSDAQ: KAON MEDIA), a world-leading provider in set-top box (STB) and broadband customer premises equipment (CPE), today became the newest member of the RDK Video Accelerator program with the introduction of KAON’s new RDK Video Accelerator set-top box.

KAON’s RDK Video Accelerator is a powerful and elegant reference set-top box that comes pre-integrated with the RDK application framework and the Metrological App Store. It is designed to enable service providers to rapidly develop, test, and launch new video applications while maintaining full control over consumer-facing applications, user experience, and set-top box data.

RDK is an open source software platform for the connected home that standardizes core functions used in broadband, video, and IoT connected devices. It enables service providers to manage their devices; control their business models; and customize their apps, UIs and data analytics to improve the customer experience and drive business results. For video, RDK provides a common method to manage video tuning; conditional access; DRM; stream management; diagnostics; and more.

“Many service providers around the world are looking to RDK as their next-generation software platform, and KAON is committed to having the best possible solutions available to meet that demand,” said CM KIM, Senior CTO of KAON. “We are very pleased to have worked collaboratively with RDK and Metrological to create a set-top box that can instantly have our customers testing in their labs and deploying in the field.”

“KAON is a proven global innovator, and we’re extremely proud to have them join the RDK Video Accelerator program with today’s launch,” said Steve Heeb, President and General Manager of RDK. “Operators seeking to quickly test and launch with RDK software now have an elegantly productized solution from KAON. The combination of the RDK app framework and Metrological App Store running on KAON’s RDK Video Accelerator is precisely the type of solution our community wants.”

KAON’s RDK Video Accelerator is a UHD IP-set top, with built-in Wi-Fi, running on Broadcom’s advanced BCM72604B0 chipset with small memory configuration(128MB Flash + 1GB DDR) and a compact size of just 13.5 cm (W) x 13.5 cm (D) x 2.5 cm (H). Based on specific requirements from service providers, KAON also noted that it plans to offer the RDK Video Accelerator on a choice of chipset platforms running RDK software.

KAON’s RDK Video Accelerator will be on display in KAON Stand located at Hall 1, B16 for the first time at the upcoming IBC Conference in Amsterdam from September 13-17. Additional information about KAON is available at www.kaonmedia.com.

About KAON

KAON is a technology leader in Pay-TV and broadband solutions. We ensure the connected home technology which enable consumers to simply change the way they experience entertainment and information within the home with the full line-up of innovative platforms and service solutions to give users easy access to multi-screen experiences anywhere, at any time. KAONMEDIA is well recognized by Tier 1 Operators in more than 90 countries. Headquartered in South Korea, KAONMEDIA has global presence in over 23 countries including France, Spain, Germany, Norway, Australia, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Japan, and others.

About RDK Management 

RDK Management is an open source consortium that manages RDK for the global community. RDK is an open source software platform for the connected home that standardizes core functions used in broadband, video, and IoT devices. It enables operators to manage their devices; control their business models; and customize their apps, UIs and data analytics to improve the customer experience and drive business results. The RDK community is comprised of more than 400 companies including: CPE manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system integrators, and service providers. For more information on the tools, training, and events provided by RDK Management, please visit: www.rdkcentral.com.

About Metrological

Metrological enables operators to integrate their TV and OTT content into a single viewer experience. The cloud-based Application Platform delivers a complete product suite to onboard and manage apps and premium OTT services on any device. The Metrological Application Framework and WPE WebKit browser deliver a cloud architecture to enable operators to quickly onboard premium OTT services and integrate apps and OTT content into a single viewer experience. Content providers are able to reach over 40 million households across operator networks by adding a single app to the Metrological App Library. Metrological works with cable and telecommunications companies such as Comcast, KPN, Liberty Global, Vodafone, NOS, Turkcell, Tele Columbus, beIN and Ooredoo. Founded in 2005, Metrological is based in The Netherlands with offices in the U.S. and Europe. For more information please visit www.metrological.com.

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RDK Management is an open source consortium that manages the Reference Design Kit (RDK). RDK is an open source software platform for the connected home that standardizes core functions used in broadband devices, set-top boxes, and IoT. It enables operators to manage their devices; control their business models; and customize their apps, UIs and data analytics to improve the customer experience and drive business results. The RDK community is comprised of more than 600 companies including: CPE manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system integrators, and service providers.  For more information on the tools, training, and events provided by RDK Management, please visit: www.rdkcentral.com.  

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