Paris, 30 July 2012 - Atos Worldline,
Atos core expertise in High Tech Transactional Services (HTTS),
has been
chosen by eTF1 for the development of its new Smart TV voting service
for French programme ‘Secret Story 6’. This new voting service allows
eTF1 to adapt its
interactive broadcasting to new viewer practices.
Since
2010, Atos Worldline has developed and operated an end-to-end voting
service for eTF1 through its interactive broadcasting
offering "PlayOn". Atos Worldline uses its unique platform to manage
the voting service on a large number of media such as audiotel, SMS+,
ADSL box, mobile applications, tablets and now also Smart TV.
In the "Secret Story" programme, viewers are now able to vote directly on their Smart TV* through their remote control.
A vote is casted by simply selecting the chosen candidate and then clicking to confirm.
"We
have chosen Atos Worldline because of their ability to work with us on
our strategy of ongoing innovation. The Atos
Worldline team has been able to respond to our needs within a very
short timeframe and meet the deamnding time to market, " says Cyril
Garnier, Director of MYTF1
For
more than 25 years, Atos Worldline has worked with its media clients in
the area of interactive broadcasting. Our role
is to propose and develop industry solutions for our clients that are
innovative and simple, and respond to changing viewer behaviours. Smart
TV services reflect this goal and keeps pace with new interactive
services," comments David Barlet, Operations Director,
Media Sports & Games at Atos Worldline.
* Available on HbbTV-compatible Smart TVs for
Orange Internet subscribers. Payment taken directly through Orange
network billing, using Internet+
secure payment system.
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About eTF1
eTF1 is the "new media" subsidiary of the TF1
Group that edits and distributes interactive and multimedia products on
the Internet and through mobile,
audiotel, SMS, IPTV and interactive TV devices. eTF1 is therefore not
responsible for Group editorial themes (information, community,
entertainment, sport, youth, cinema, etc.)
About Atos
Atos
is an international information technology services company with annual
2011 revenue of EUR 8.5 billion and 74,000
employees in 42 countries. Serving a global client base, it delivers
hi-tech transactional services, consulting and technology services,
systems integration and managed services. With its deep technology
expertise and industry knowledge, it works with clients
across the following market sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, Services;
Public, Health & Transports; Financial Services; Telecoms, Media
& Technology; Energy & Utilities. Atos is focused on business
technology that powers progress and helps organizations to
create their firm of the future. It is the Worldwide Information
Technology Partner for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and is quoted on
the Paris Eurolist Market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos
Consulting & Technology Services, Atos Worldline
and Atos Worldgrid. For more information, visit: atos.net
About Atos Worldline
Atos
Worldline brings together Atos core expertise in Hi-Tech Transactional
Services (HTTS) with over 35 years of experience
and recognized know-how in the payment industry. A leader in end-to-end
services for critical electronic transactions, Atos Worldline is
specialised in electronic payment services (including issuing,
acquiring, terminals, and card and non-card payment solutions
& processing), eServices for customers, citizens and communities
(eCS) as well as services for financial markets. Atos Worldline is
committed to continuous R&D and innovation so its customers can
benefit from leading-edge solutions to stay ahead of market
evolutions. Atos Worldline generates annual revenues of € 913 million
and employs over 5,400 people in the world. For more information, please
visit: atosworldline.com
Posted By RASRAJ