Middleware for Digital TV: It's the intermediate software layer that allows the development of interactive applications for Digital TV, regardless of the hardware platform used by set-top box manufacturers.
Ginga: It’s the specification for the intermediary software layer standard (middleware) developed for the Brazilian Digital TV System by Puc-RJ and UFPB.
Interactivity Component: This is the term created by TOTVS to classify each and every application sent by the open Digital TV signal that allows the user to interact with the application using the receiver’s remote control.
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TQTVD was born with the spirit of technological innovation promoted by the Brazilian Digital TV, considered the world's most advanced.
Belonging to TOTVS group, is the unit that operates in the development and marketing of products and software solutions for digital television and consists of two main business units:
PRODUCTS
It is the division of TQTVD focused on creating innovative software solutions for a wide variety of clients. The main focus is the middleware AstroTV and products to assist equipment manufacturers of Digital TV products, which includes Set-top boxes, mobile and portable receivers. TQTVD Products also offers software solutions for broadcasters, content providers and distributors and the interactive advertising market.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This area is focused on establishing relationships with customers, such as broadcasters, advertising agencies and any other branches of business demanding applications for interactive digital TV. Our potential customers are all companies that can be part of this new Digital TV ecosystem "chain value". Thus, the goal of TQTVD Professional Services is exploring all possible scenarios of Interactive use, providing solutions and services to market.
About TOTVS
TOTVS SA, through the divisions Logocenter, Microsiga, RM Systems and TOTVS Consulting works in development and marketing software integrated business management and provision of related services.
In this line of work, TOTVS SA won a leadership position* on Small and Medium business segment (SMB) in Brazil and Latin America, but is also present in the market for large companies in these regions. (* In terms of revenue)
TQTVD is present in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
TOTVS informations for the press:
RMA Comunicação
Regina Sanches – regina.sanches@rmacomunicacao.com.br – 55 (11) 2244-5997
Camilla Cremácio - camilla.cremacio@rmacomunicacao.com.br - 55 (11) 2244-5974
Renata Soller – renata.soller@rmacomunicacao.com.br – 55 (11) 2244-5963