Digital Multimedia Technology Co.ltd selects Xoftek Communications vTV, Skype™ Plugged-In software

Aug. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Cablelabs,Keystone Co. - Digital Multimedia Technology (DMT), a market leader in digital communications technology, has now raised the bar for next-generation communications with the introduction of Xoftek Communications vTV software, the premier consumer application for voice, video and messaging over the TV and Set-Top-Box, with their showcase demonstration during the Cablelabs event this week.

By now, most people have at least heard of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or Skype™ which lets users use a PC to send voice communications anywhere in the world for free via the Internet. DMT will be introducing Xoftek’s vTV platform in their next generation IP Hybrid STB; now the most flexible, highest quality Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) VoIP and video application for consumers available today. According to Ki-Wung Lee, Chief Technology Officer of DMT, “DMT will now be able to offer a Skype™ Plugged-In video-telephony comprehensive solution to cable operators and support their fight to keep viewers in front of the TV.”

“DMT selected Xoftek for several key features that sets Xoftek vTV™ head and shoulders above competing VoIP applications that ties in perfectly with our long term focus of the Digital Home Network for broadcasting and telecommunications convergence,” states DMT Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hee-Kee Lee. He further adds, “With Xoftek vTV™, DMT can offer the basics with 2-way calling, contact lists, Picture in Picture, call waiting, offline video messaging, and Skype™ video calls to a video phone, mobile phone, PC or TV. In addition, Xoftek vTV™ can record and play back calls, and users can even connect from across the Internet to check their video mail remotely.”

"Voice over IP is growing rapidly, and changing the way people view personal communication," says Tre Zimmerman, Chief Operating Officer of Xoftek, "We've proven Xoftek vTV™ to major TV and Set Top Box manufacturers, and now we're bringing it to market in a form that anybody can use and enjoy." Users can simply enjoy high quality Skype™ calls from the comfort of their living room, all without a PC or headset.

Through DMT’s IP Hybrid STB cable and ISP operator customers to call anywhere, any time for FREE. With Xoftek vTV™, users can use their existing vTV™ or Skype™ ID, to make and receive audio/video calls to other Skype™ or SIP clients for free, no matter what day or time, through partnerships with leading service providers across the IP Hybrid STB’s offered by DMT to cable and ISP operators, said” Ki-Wung Lee” Chief Technology Officer DMT Co.,Ltd


For: Digital Multimedia Technologies .
DK Kim,
Tel: 1-310-515-3576
Fax: 1-310-515-6893
E-Mail: dkkim@dmt.kr

For: Xoftek Communications
Lynda Hansen
Tel: 866-309-6684
E-Mail: media@xoftek.com

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About DMT: Digital Multimedia Technology Co. Ltd. is one of the leading set top box developers and manufacturers in Korea, and was established in 1999 based in Seoul, Korea. DMT has a full product line up of set-top boxes including DVB-Satellite, DVB-Terrestrial, DVB-Cable, Personal Video Recorder (PVR) and a Set-Top Box + DVD Recorder. DMT is the first company in Korea to have developed and exported a PVR to the European market. DMT is now focusing on the broadcasting operator market as well as expanding sales initiatives internationally.

About Xoftek Inc.: Xoftek Communications is a digital multimedia technology company focused in Two-Way Video calling solutions for TV and Set Top Box communications and liquid lifestyle technologies,Headquarted in los Angeles Ca, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo,Beijing, Hong Kong. Xoftek provides Cable & Telecom set top box manufactures the ability to provide a high quality video conferencing solution.