Accedo Broadband, aggregator of TV-centric interactive applications distributed over broadband, and Outpost FX – Film and Broadcast Studios, a leading producer of PlasmaArt content have partnered to enable delivery of PlasmaArt on several IP platforms.

Accedo Broadband and Outpost FX are planning continuous collaboration in order to further strengthen the portfolio and integration of future content and services into the Accedo Application Portfolio. The Accedo Application Portfolio is presently the largest available collection of interactive value added services such as PlasmaArt, games, karaoke on demand, puzzles, horoscope, comics, quizzes for IPTV and connected consumer electronics.

"I am truly impressed with the quality and breadth of Outpost FX content portfolio of PlasmaArt themes. The fact that all content is based on 1080p HD format gives the possibility of excellent quality in both HD and SD format. We are very excited to offer the Outpost FX content as an integrated part in our applications, and look forward to work with them to bring out new HD concepts to the market", says Fredrik Andersson, VP Business Development, Accedo Broadband.

Outpost FX's portfolio of HD and SD PlasmaArt themes includes aquariums, shark tank, ocean, fireplaces and nature, available with a several different music and sound tracks. All of OutpostFX's content has been created with the AVE technology, increasing the content quality level to the level required for High Definition DVD formats such as Blu-ray and HD-DVD.

"Accedo´s position within the IPTV and CE market and their role as a leading aggregator and distributor makes a compelling reason for us to partner with them. Together we can offer added value, and quickly adapt content to fit market needs and customer demand. We will continue to build on this partnership to add more HD content over time", says Claes Dahlström.

The implementation of Outpost FX's PlasmaArt themes in Accedo Application Portfolio is ready for commercial use, and shows how operators can easily add HD content as a part of their offering to earn new revenues and differentiate their offering.