Ericsson chosen to enable Telefonica’s video platform
Ericsson has been chosen by Telefonica to implement its Global Video Platform globally to allow subscribers to access live TV, video on demand and premium services simultaneously over any network, from any device.
The work will entail combination of several players within the GVP including digital rights and content management systems with Telefonica’s own R&D department developing the user interface.
Vivek Dev, Director of Digital Services at Telefónica Digital, says: "We want people to be able to get their content whether they are on IPTV or OTT (over-the-top) networks, on mobile or fixed. We chose Ericsson as the primary integrator because of their TV expertise as well as their knowledge in the IT domain."
Paolo Colella, head of Consulting and Systems Integration at Ericsson, explained: "Our role as prime system integrator is to make the service seamless across the multi-vendor environment, and with our managed services we ensure the global video platform runs with the high level of quality expected every day by Telefónica and their customers."