German Telco Taps Metrological for App Store

DNS:NET, a German VDSL provider and IPTV operator, has selected Metrological's Application Platform to launch and manage its branded TV app store, including German HbbTV apps, as part of the DNS:NET TV platform. The new DNS:NET interactive TV platform is expected to roll out this summer.

The DNS:NET app store and HbbTV third party apps will be available on set-top boxes, smart TVs, mobile devices and tablets with the launch of its interactive video experience. Using a cloud-based app framework approach, DNS:NET can launch a TV app store with management tools and access to more than 250 apps with an open SDK to develop future apps.