Launch of HP TouchPad heralds Viewster alliance with HP

July 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Launch of HP TouchPad heralds Viewster alliance with HP

VoD movie platform Viewster’s on-demand award-winning movie content is now available on the new HP TouchPad, which was launched July 1, via the Viewster app in the HP App Catalog.

Viewster’s deal with HP extends the Viewster service to the webOS platform, on which the HP TouchPad runs. Viewster’s ever expanding library of high-quality on-demand movies and TV series is available to consumers via subscription; rental; and, in major markets, free ad-supported viewing.

“HP is yet another premium device manufacturer recognising Viewster’s ability to provide its customers with great content and flexible access models, as well as the technology and collaborative approach required to provide it with one service covering the globe and 18 languages,” said Kai Henniges, CEO, Viewster.

Viewster adds action, comedy, thriller and other popular genre new release movies (along with further hit TV series) to its substantial catalogue on a continuous basis. Approximately 20 percent of the Viewster catalogue is refreshed each year, with each title being offered for at least 3 months. As a result, HP TouchPad users will benefit from a consistently varied and exciting choice of viewing.

“Viewster is committed to making enabling contributions to its alliance with any device manufacturer,” said Henniges. “We are delighted to port our technology to the impressive webOS framework, and look forward to working with HP into the future to ensure users get the best from these two exciting technologies.”

About HP TouchPad

HP TouchPad is part of a growing family of webOS devices designed to keep people better connected. With webOS, HP TouchPad users have a next-level multitasking experience, integrated access to their information with HP Synergy, the ability to find information on the device or the web using the Just Type feature, and unobtrusive notifications. TouchPad is a productivity powerhouse that also offers access to the cloud and entertainment, including movies, TV shows, games, photos, books, magazines and premium audio playback with stereo speakers and Beats Audio™ technology. More information about HP TouchPad is available at www.hp.com/touchpad.

About Viewster

Viewster AG is a privately held company based in Zurich, Switzerland with offices in San Jose, Berlin, New York, Timisoara and London. The company was founded in 2007. Through its Viewster Pro brand, the company is a leading supplier of movies, TV series and short form contents, delivering content to video on demand platforms and connected devices globally. Viewster AG’s customers are over-the-top platforms, IPTV operators and device manufacturers in Asia, Europe, Middle East and the USA. Content management, normalisation, secure delivery and reporting are handled by Viewster’s proprietary software platform. The company’s direct to consumer service, launched in beta during November 2010, and will formally go live with all features in Q4  2011.

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Viewster is a leading aggregator of movies, TV series and short form contents supplying Video on Demand platforms globally. Viewster’s customers are Internet platforms, telecommunications companies, mobile operators and cable companies globally.