Microsoft Names S3 as Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV Set-Top Box Testing Partner

Through the relationship with Microsoft, S3 noted it will provide independent professional services tailored to the requirements of the OEMs with the emphasis on time-to-market. S3 will integrate the Hardware Adaptation Layer from the OEM with the Microsoft Mediaroom client on the STB bringing the integrated system through all phases of testing required for deployment. This is done by executing a series of structured test cycles, focused on functionality, stability and reliability testing at each phase.

"As we grow our Mediaroom business it is important that we also grow our partner ecosystem," said Steve Koepp, Sr. Manager, Business Development, TV, Video & Music Business, Microsoft. "The addition of S3 as the first set-top box testing partner for Mediaroom brings scale to the STB testing process while also enabling us to re-deploy internal resources on developing next generation client experience. S3 has a skilled base of engineers with design and integration experience right across the digital TV development cycle and will provide an efficient service to STB OEMs." S3 is a provider of services, products and IP to the Digital TV industry.