Microsoft TV is a standards-based set of client and server software products that are designed to bring enhanced TV services to life for consumers while generating new revenue opportunities for network operators and content developers.
By implementing SurfControl’s Internet filtering solution on its Microsoft TV platform, Microsoft offers it’s industry partners the ability to restrict access to questionable online content including sites related to hate, drugs/alcohol, pornography, weapons, violence and gambling.
The growing convergence of Information technology and entertainment has dramatically increased consumer Internet access through non-PC devices like the Microsoft TV platform, said Steve Purdham, SurfControl CEO. The integration of our leading edge filtering solution into the Microsoft TV platform allows MSO’s and cable providers to deliver an ITV service that gives parents piece of mind.
It is our responsibility to deliver a product that can provide a safe Internet experience for consumers, and SurfControl helps us achieve that goal, said John Canning, lead product manager, TV Division at Microsoft. Microsoft believes in bringing the best technologies to our customers. SurfControl is a leader in the Internet content management arena and helps us offer the best enhanced TV platform solution.
SurfControl has provided filtering solutions for Microsoft WebTV Network subscribers since 1996. This new agreement expands the relationship to include licensees of the Microsoft TV platform. To date, TVCabo, AT&T, Rogers, United-Pan Cable-Europe and Thomson TAK are among Microsoft TV’s current platform customers.
