Exterity Announces New AvediaPlayer Receivers, Complete with iPhone Control App for Increased Convenience and Control

Edinburgh, 24 August 2010 -Exterity, the building IPTV specialist, today announces the global launch of the new AvediaPlayer line of IPTV receivers. Starting with the AvediaPlayer r9200 and AvediaPlayer r9220, these receivers offer increased versatility, convenience and control when  connecting TV and AV displays to an organisation’s Local Area Network (LAN) for access to TV, video and radio streams.

Both devices feature smaller footprints than previous Exterity HD receivers, with the AvediaPlayer r9200 measuring just 140mm wide by 35mm tall, making it ideal for concealed, behind-screen mounting. The AvediaPlayer r9220 also features TriplePlay functionality, with a built-in hub providing three additional Ethernet ports that can be used to provide internet access to PCs and VoIP telephone services from a single Ethernet network connection. Both IPTV receivers have an external USB port that can be used to connect a keyboard and mouse for easier user interaction.

For even more user convenience and control, the receivers are compatible with the new Exterity iPhone app that gives users control of channel, volume, language and more using their Apple iPhone or iPad over their organisation’s Wi-Fi Network. Administrators can enjoy fine-grained control over channel display and user access using Exterity’s centralised management applications, as well as standard network access controls and directory services. Both units include support for a Kensington lock and are compatible with three other optional mounting brackets: an under-desk mount and two behind-screen VESA mounts with a cage that offer additional protection to the units and associated cables for installation in secure accomodations such as hospitals and prisons.

The new receivers will be of particular interest to the hospitality market. Their small footprint and versatile mounting options, plus Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability and configuration-free setup make their installation much easier than competing units. AvediaPlayer receivers can control TVs via a serial connection for enhanced guest interaction, and the Exterity Receiver Development Kit (RDK) enables integration with hotel property management systems (PMS) and room control systems to give guests a unique entertainment experience that helps promote return business.

“For Building IPTV to continue its growth it is critical that organisations are able to deploy this technology in ways that more closely suit the needs of their business,” says Colin Farquhar, CEO, Exterity. “With the introduction of the AvediaPlayer r9200 and r9220, Exterity is ensuring that companies can give users access to TV, video and radio streams over their LANs under complete administrative control, whilst deploying receivers in confined spaces or secure environments. The addition of the iPhone control app will also provide users with greater convenience, ensuring they are able to reap even greater benefits from IPTV.”

Exterity’s new AvediaPlayer Receivers will start shipping in October 2010 and can be seen in action at IBC2010 between 10th-14th September. The Exterity Stand (721) is in the Connected World (Hall 9) in the IPTV Zone.

For the latest news on Exterity’s attendance at the show, please visit exterity.com/ibc. You can also follow Exterity’s twitter feed for news and updates throughout the show at twitter.com/exterity.

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About Exterity:

Exterity Limited, the building IPTV specialist, has been delivering enterprise-class building IPTV solutions since 2001, and today its products are in use in 30 countries by some of the world’s best-known corporations.  Exterity products enable organizations to distribute broadcast-quality digital TV and video over building or campus IP networks (LANs) to a virtually unlimited number of users, with centralized management, configuration, and control. Unlike traditional analogue systems, Exterity systems can support an unlimited number of channels, and picture quality is unaffected by the addition of displays or users. Based on industry standards, Exterity products integrate easily with other solutions such as digital signage, hotel property management systems, patient information systems, and others.

Exterity is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.