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ACCESS and partners showcase Future of Automotive and TV at CES

ACCESS Twine™, NetFront™ Browser family and NetFront™ Living Connect will be shown at the GENIVI Showcase, the Telechips suite and on the Innopia stand to enable car OEMS, payTV operators and Tier 1s to launch personalised experiences on multiple platform

Oberhausen, Germany, December 16, 2015 − ACCESS CO., LTD, a global provider of advanced software technologies to the automotive, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and digital TV markets, today announced that it will demonstrate the latest developments in its Automotive and Multiscreen software solutions portfolio at CES.

“2015 has seen us add many key features to our product portfolio to continue to offer the best standards-based experiences in Automotive and Multiscreen, and CES will see us strengthen our position further in both markets,” said Dr Neale Foster, COO and VP Global Sales, ACCESS Europe. “Our solutions are used by leading car manufacturers and operators, and we have secured strong partnerships with Tier 1 companies, demonstrating that demand for HTML5 everywhere and true multiscreen combined with data is on the rise regardless of the industry. Our discussions with players in both industries also confirm that personalised, seamless and secure solutions will be at the forefront of the connected entertainment revolution.”

Automotive enthusiasts attending the GENIVI Showcase (January 6-7 at The Trump International Hotel) will be able to see ACCESS’ solutions in action, including:

  • NetFront™ Browser NX Automotive Profile v2.0: Built on the WebKit browser engine, this award-winning HTML5 browser features high stability on embedded platforms and has been optimized for the in-car environment. Supporting global media and automotive standards, NetFront Browser NX Automotive Profile v2.0 is an ideal solution for auto manufacturers and supply-chain vendors looking to enable consumer pleasing infotainment services and solutions.
  • ACCESS Twine™: the standards-based solution enables seamless audio, video and image streaming through the car Wi-Fi. It includes and mobile application for various platforms and enables data gathering and storage from the car and provides the possibility to analyze key data points in the cloud. ACCESS Twine allows the deployment of OEM branded solutions that integrate with Car, Mobile and Cloud services.

Building on its expertise in bringing entertainment to every screen, ACCESS and its partners will also showcase the latest developments in its multiscreen portfolio.

Innopia Technologies (booth #81524) will show NetFront NX browser on the most cost competitive Innopia HDMI stick based on Linux. The solution includes support for the DLNA® VidiPath™ guidelines and the latest YouTube guidelines, enabling the secure and seamless delivery of video from a mobile device via a dongle. These functionalities are based on the NetFront™ Browser family and the DLNA® media sharing Technology Component™ NetFront™ Living Connect.

Finally, the Telechips Inc suite at the Palazzo Resort Hotel will see a demonstration of the world’s first HbbTV hybrid broadcast-broadband TV. Leveraging ACCESS software, the Android HbbTV1.5 solution delivered to a Telechips set-top-box reference design, based on the TCC8970 2K HEVC System on Chip, enables consumers to enjoy high quality, standards-based content on any HbbTV display.

Note to editors: If you would like to make an appointment to meet ACCESS at CES, please contact Segolene Roche, segolene@platformpr.com, +44 207 486 4900.

About ACCESS
Since 1984, ACCESS CO., LTD. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Index, 4813) has provided advanced IT solutions centered around mobile and network software technologies to telecom carriers, consumer electronics manufacturers, broadcasting and publishing companies, the automotive industry and energy infrastructure providers around the world. The company develops mobile software solutions that have been installed on over 1.5 billion devices, and network software solutions that have been used by over 300 telecommunication equipment manufacturers. Utilizing its network virtualization technology skills and knowledge, the company is currently focusing on the development and commercialization of Internet of Things (IoT) and media solutions that combine embedded and cloud technology. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates subsidiaries and affiliates in Asia, Europe and the United States to support and expand its business globally. Learn more about ACCESS at www.access-company.com.

About Innopia Technologies
Innopia Technologies, Inc., a smart media platform development company based in Korea, specializing in the convergence solution of broadcast, networks and mobile applications for the future ICT convergence platform, offers total solution for smart home media devices based on excellent development capability and experience in cooperation with many global companies.

About Telechips
Telechips Inc. is a global fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Korea, which designs semiconductor solutions for CE (STB & OTT), Automotive, and IoT business. Its products range from application processors and modules such as Wifi, Bluetooth and GPS. Telechips always does the best effort to go a step ahead of the market trend and provide customers with leading & competitive solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.telechips.com.

© 2015 ACCESS CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
ACCESS, the ACCESS logo, and NetFront are registered trademarks or trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United States, Japan and/or other countries. DLNA is a registered trademark and DLNA Certified is a trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Digital Living Network Alliance is a service mark of the Digital Living Network Alliance. All other trademarks, logos and trade names mentioned in the document are the property of their respective owners.

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