This will be the first deployment of Netgem’s multi screen TV-as-a-service technology in the Middle East, and will enable Ooredoo Oman to offer customers English and Arabic linear TV channels and video-on-demand (VOD) services across its fixed and mobile operations.
“We are very excited to unveil Ooredoo TV, which is powered by Netgem, and give consumers in Oman a simple and seamless way to stream their favourite content direct to their mobile phones. This is a step change in the way people access TV content and we are happy to be at the forefront of a new digital experience,” said Johan Buse, chief commercial officer at Ooredoo.
Sylvain Thevenot, managing director Netgem TelcoTV Services, welcomed the infrastructure partnership with Ooredoo. “This is the first deployment of our TV-as-a-Service solution in the Middle East, and reinforces that our cloud-based technology is the platform of choice to rapidly launch powerful entertainment services,” he said. “With our award-winning user interface now adapted to support mixed Arabic and European content, we are looking forward to further deployments in the region.”