Accedo partners with Telstra to deliver Telstra TV+ app for Mobile

Amsterdam - IBC 2016(09 Sep 2016)

IBC 2016. Amsterdam, 9th September 2016 – Accedo (http://www.accedo.tv/), the video experience pioneer, today announced it has partnered with Telstra to support the development of the Telstra TV+ mobile app on iOS and Android.   Telstra TV+ allows customers to search over 25,000 movies and TV shows through Stan, Presto and BigPond Movies, redeem offers and acts as a remote control for Telstra’s Roku powered streaming device, Telstra TV.   Having worked with Telstra for a number of years, including helping to launch its Telstra TV device last year, Accedo continues to work closely with Telstra on new projects that create world class customer experiences.   “Telstra is one of the most innovative telcos in the world and I’m thrilled to be working closely with them to deliver new mobile content experiences,” commented Michael Lantz, CEO, Accedo. “We’re truly excited about the Telstra TV+ product and the future innovation roadmap."   Matt Kossatz, VP Asia Pacific, Accedo, added: “We have been a partner of Telstra for over 5 years and whilst they have continued to drive the adoption of OTT services in many facets of their business, never has Accedo been more proud to have helped them deliver such an incredible experience in Telstra TV+.”   Accedo will be showcasing Telstra TV+ on its stand 14:E14 at IBC.

About Accedo Accedo (http://www.accedo.tv) is a trusted video experience transformation pioneer improving the lives of video consumers by the hundreds of millions. Over the years, Accedo has earned the trust of over 350 of the world’s leading video service providers – customers to whom two goals are paramount: explore new opportunities to monetise video and transform video services to meet rapidly changing consumer expectations. Accedo customers include: global video service leaders like Netflix, NBC Universal, Spotify, Fox, Disney, Telefonica and HBO, among many others.   The company was founded in 2004 on a simple observation: emerging technologies will transform how people watch television and consume video, but video service providers will struggle to keep up with the complexities of the new landscape.   This insight led Accedo’s founders Michael Lantz and Fredrik Andersson to create a portfolio of experience-centric video solutions that: shorten time-to-market, improve operational agility and boost monetisation capabilities. The company has grown 1000% in 5 years, with 2000 video experience deployments. From 16 offices around the world. Media Contact: Helen Weedon Communications Manager helen.weedon@accedo.tv +44 1570 434632