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I3 Micro Licenses Espial Software for Set Top Box Software and IPTV Application

Posted on: Thursday, 2 September 2004, 06:00 CDT

OTTAWA, Canada, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Espial, the leading provider of set top box software and IPTV applications today announced that i3 micro technology has chosen the Espial Escape browser to integrate with its line of Mood(TM) set top boxes to deliver a full range of IPTV capabilities. From simple graphical user interfaces with set up menus and controls, to complex web interactions such as Internet TV, walled garden content, plus chat and email functionality, Espial's software differentiates itself from its competitors with its ease of portability.

"For i3, Escape has provided a robust, quality interface with an extensibility that allows us to easily add IPTV applications, whether developed by Espial or by i3," stated Chris Chalkitis, chief technology officer for i3 micro technology. "Escape's easy customization allows our customers to tailor the user interface to their unique needs."

In addition to traditional IPTV set top box applications, i3 micro has chosen to integrate Macromedia Flash capabilities into its offering using the Espial Flash plug-in. Licensing Flash content through Espial simplifies the process of extending the set top box capabilities, reducing both time to market and integration risk.

The Mood boxes with Espial software will be targeted at telcos deploying IP TV, with a first deployment underway at an international carrier.

"Espial is proud to be associated with an industry leader like i3, a company known for their technology and ease of implementation. In licensing our software, we feel we will have helped i3 continue being a leader in these areas," says Dr. Neale Foster, director of marketing for television for Espial.

This joint solution can be viewed at IBC, in Amsterdam September 9 - 14, 2004 in both the i3Micro booth on the tradeshow floor and in the Espial meeting room, B22, located on the balcony between halls 4 and 5.

About Espial

Espial is the leader in creating scalable set top box software and IPTV applications. In addition to a robust technology platform, Espial has a reputation for excellence in creating or enabling graphical user interfaces, Video-on-Demand, Web Portal and Browser capabilities and T-commerce applications. Espial's software solutions allow consumer electronics manufacturers to reduce their time to market and development risk for technologically advanced TVs, DVD recorders, set-top boxes, and mobile phones - anything that requires an enhanced user experience. Espial has more than 100 device design wins with companies such as Intel, Motorola, LodgeNet, Philips, Samsung, and i3 micro and has deployed proven solutions for home and mobile broadband networks. Visit http://www.espial.com/ for more information.

About i3 micro technology

i3 develops and markets customer premise equipment and management systems delivering IP telephony, digital TV, video-on-demand, and Internet access. i3's VoIP and IP TV product lines enable operators to offer end-users advanced triple-play services, thereby increasing the revenues from their investment in broadband networks. i3's products include residential gateways, integrated access devices, set-top boxes/gateways, and related management applications. Established in 1997, i3 micro technology is headquartered in Kista, Sweden with a U.S. subsidiary in Seattle, Washington.

ESPIAL GROUP

CONTACT: Yvonne Robinson, Press relations, Espial Group,1 613 230-4770 ext. 1142, yrobinson@espial.com; Pam Miller, The KMC Group(for i3 US), 1 425 450-9965, pamm@kmcgroup.com; Henrik Ostmark, Move PR(for i3 Europe), +46 8 696 12 836, Henrik.Ostmark@movepr.com

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