DigiSoft.tv has signed a global Binary Value Added Partner agreement with Sun Microsystems for the distribution of a Java Platform Micro Edition based software stack for IPTV STBs.

Sun's Java technology-based media client combined with DigiSoft’s advanced middleware solution for IPTV Set Top Boxes enables service providers to rapidly launch feature-rich, revenue-generating HD services such as Video and Music on Demand, karaoke, home shopping, network-based recording / time-shifted TV, games and more on a wide range of IPTV STBs with H.264 HD and SD video. Also supported is the latest encryption and watermarking technologies from selected partners. The combined DigiSoft / Sun software stack offers IPTV service providers the most open, cost-effective, flexible IPTV middleware solution available in the market today.

DigiSoft further announced that it has already sold in excess of 1.5 million middleware licenses worldwide. Java technology-based STBs running DigiSoft's middleware solution will be rolled out across 30,000 retail outlets throughout 2008.

The use of Java technology for the software stack enables the creation of multi-platform (converged) Java applications for support on a range of Java-based devices, including Blu-ray Disc players, OCAP and other GEM-based set top boxes, mobile handsets, and personal computers while requiring minimal re-authoring, greatly simplifying application and service deployment.