Bristol Interactive Technology, the television manufacturer and Miniweb, the Interactive Service Provider today announced the integration of Miniweb’s interactive software within a new range of Bristol HD ready digital televisions. The Bristol devices have been designed to provide UK consumers with exciting, enhanced viewing services, using Miniweb’s TV software and interactive platform technology that enables a converged broadband video and Freeview entertainment experience.

“TV viewers are increasingly aware of online content such as catch up TV services and user generated content. They expect to be able to access these directly from their TV, instead of using their PC or having to buy a set-top box,” says Paul Fellows, CEO, Bristol Interactive Technology. “Our partnership with Miniweb makes it easy for viewers to enjoy the best of broadcast digital TV services and online video on the same TV screen. Now viewers can simply connect a Miniweb equipped Bristol television to their broadband connection, gaining immediate access to millions of hours of internet video enabled by Miniweb’s internet gateway and services software. It’s the seamless integration of TV, community and online services combined with ease of use which makes this solution so special and attractive for TV viewers.”

“Adding Miniweb’s interactive functionality to Bristol’s range of flat screen, HD ready TVs provides consumers with the simplest and most powerful way to benefit from and enjoy a fully converged broadcast and broadband experience on the main screen in the house,“ says Andrew Carver, CEO, Miniweb Interactive. “Providing a converged viewing experience in the home is the biggest advance since the introduction of colour TV. Miniweb provides viewers with access to enhanced and relevant online content to complement the TV channel being watched. Together with Bristol Interactive, we’re making it easy for viewers to enjoy a new TV experience allowing them to choose the best mix of broadcast and broadband delivered video content to suit their viewing preferences – all from the comfort of their sofa without the need for a PC or additional set-top box.”

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About Bristol Interactive Technology

Bristol Interactive Technology designs and manufactures in the EU, Freeview High Definition Televisions for the digital switchover and is introducing an exciting new range of enhanced interactive televisions which additionally deliver direct, immediate access to online broadband HD television, internet radio and web based content. Bristol televisions are designed for viewers who seek the latest technology combined with ease of use, style, quality and excellent value. For more information, please visit: www.bristol-tv.com

About Miniweb Interactive

Miniweb, the Interactive Service Provider with headquarters in the UK, delivers a converged broadcast and broadband entertainment experience that provides personalised web-style interactivity for TV viewers. It allows broadcasters, network operators, content owners and advertisers to easily and cost effectively delivers new services and business models. The open, standards-based Miniweb Platform, which is already deployed in over 9 million homes, is designed to enable next generation TV services over broadband, providing access to internet video, personalisation, social networking and web-style recommendations and business models. Miniweb was voted winner of ‘Best Interactive Service / Application 2009’ at the IPTV World Series Awards. For more information please visit: www.miniweb.tv