Marseille, France, and Shanghai, China, September 12th, 2024 – SmarDTV Corporation, and Montage LZ Technologies, are excited to announce their strategic collaboration to introduce a new Hybrid Set-Top Box, strengthening their ability to always better serve their customers and respond to the evolving needs of Pay TV operators.

The new SmarDTV Hybrid Set-Top Box aims to provide flexibility for operators to easily launch or expand their portfolio of connected services, while offering a cost-effective yet high-performance solution. By leveraging the Symphony 4 SOC, the new device ensures superior processing power, best-in-class IP connectivity, and enhanced security features with TEE support. By integrating open streaming standards and a browser, SmarDTV solution unlocks new opportunities for Pay TV operators to complement their traditional broadcast offering with live and on-demand streaming services, as well as HTML5 applications and games, while retaining full control over the user interface and user experience.

"We are thrilled to partner with Montage LZ to bring this innovative solution to market,” said Lionel Boissier CEO at SmarDTV Corporation. “Our Hybrid Set-Top Box not only delivers exceptional performance, and great value added with openness to online services, but also addresses the critical need for cost efficiency in today’s competitive market."

"At Montage LZ, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge semiconductor solutions that empower our partners to innovate and exceed customer expectations," said Jason Zhang, CEO of Montage LZ Semiconductor. "Our collaboration with SmarDTV on the Hybrid Set-Top Box exemplifies how the Symphony 4 SOC can empower operators with a powerful, secure and versatile solution that meets the evolving demands of modern entertainment consumption."

Montage LZ’s Symphony 4 SOC is renowned for its robust architecture and energy-efficient design, making it an ideal choice for next-generation set-top boxes. This collaboration underscores SmarDTV Corporation’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art technology that empowers Pay TV operators to optimize their operations and deliver superior service to their customers.

About SmarDTV Corporation

SmarDTV Corporation is a leading European manufacturer of Pay TV Set-Top Boxes, Streaming dongles, and Home Broadband Gateways. As a private company with three decades of experience in the international Digital TV industry, SmarDTV leverages its expertise in design, development, manufacturing, and delivery to serve Pay TV and Telco Operators globally. To date, SmarDTV has delivered tens of million devices worldwide, and is continuously supporting its customers to stay ahead of the competition, through innovation, high quality, and strong commitment to bringing cost optimization with full control of supply chain and in-house manufacturing capabilities.

For more information, please reach out to contact@smardtv.com

About Montage LZ

Montage LZ is a pioneering semiconductor company specializing in advanced SOC solutions. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Montage LZ delivers high-performance, energy-efficient products that cater to a wide range of applications.

Learn more at http://www.montage-lz.com.