Nokia Siemens launches Multiscreen TV client

Nokia Siemens Networks is launching a new software client for 'any device with a screen' that enables users to watch TV via any network. The Multiscreen TV client integrates OTT TV and broadcast TV with web and social network access. It provides a user interface for services delivered via Nokia Siemens Networks Ubiquity Multiscreen TV Platform, irrespective of location or device. The client is built on Nokia's open source Qt cross platform application and user interface framework. The Ubiquity Multiscreen TV Platform and the new client protect content across various devices with built in DRM. The new client can also enable users to share video content via its integration with web applications and social networks, depending on permissions. The client supports various OS, including mobile OS such as Android and Symbian. The client provides booting, channel-changing and supports user interface animation with 3D graphics acceleration. Qt's open source framework and application developer community enables operators to integrate or open application stores to deliver new services. Several tier 1 operators have selected Nokia Siemens Networks' Ubiquity Multiscreen TV Platform for their media offering. The new Multiscreen TV client is being launched at the IBC in Amsterdam to be held from 9-14 September.