ANT plc, the market leading provider of software and solutions for the IPTV, hybrid TV and consumer electronics industries, announces that ANT Fresco has been selected for German telecommunications operator HanseNet’s DTT and IPTV hybrid deployment in Germany. The Fresco TV browser will be integrated into Advanced Digital Broadcast's ("ADB") ADB-3800TW High Definition-ready H.264 hybrid set-top box and ADB has licensed Fresco and Alcatel’s OMC software from ANT for this purpose.

This deployment with HanseNet's new Alice IPTV rollout marks ADB’s entry into the German market with ANT Fresco. ANT’s TV browser is already a proven solution in Telecom Italia’s Alice service in Italy.

Simon Woodward, President and CEO of ANT, said, "This hybrid DTT and IPTV deployment represents the next step for convergence of all forms of television delivery. We are delighted to be a part of this important IPTV rollout in Germany and to build upon our success in numerous IPTV systems worldwide. Our selection for this deployment demonstrates the market's confidence in ANT’s complete IPTV set top box solution and our strength and leadership in this market."