ABOX42 is unveiling a new secure and managed Android set-top box platform aimed at global operators.
The company says core function of the ABOX42 OPA (Operator Android) is to increase security on the platform up to the levels required under today’s business levels.
Historically Android STBs have been designed for the retail market where the requirements are much less onerous.
“We see more and more operators who are looking at Retail features of Android like Web Browsing, Home Networking or certain 3rd party Apps for marketing purpose or to enhance their product offering” says Matthias Greve, CEO of ABOX42 GmbH. “With ABOX42 OPA we bring Android to the security level which is required by operators to protect their business model and revenue streams.”
ABOX42 OPA runs on the new M30 and M40 ABOX42 SmartSTB platforms which offer a high performance ARM base processor for a fluent User Interface and Android experience. The ABOX42 M30 and M40-series SmartSTB are available for OTT/IPTV and Hybrid-DVB (T/T2,C ,S2) and support HEVC/H.265 up to 4K/UHD content. M30 and M40 offer built in, operator grade hardware security which allows it to run state-of-the art DRM systems like Verimatrix for HD and UHD content.
ABOX42 OPA will be demonstrated at IBC in Hall 14, Booth J13.
