Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in High Tech
Transactional Services (HTTS), has been chosen by eTF1 for
the development of its new Smart TV voting service for
French programme 'Secret Story 6'. This new voting service
allows eTF1 to adapt its interactive broadcasting to new
viewer practices.
Since 2010, Atos Worldline has developed and operated an
end-to-end voting service for eTF1 through its interactive
broadcasting offering "PlayOn". Atos Worldline
uses its unique platform to manage the voting service on a
large number of media such as audiotel, SMS+, ADSL box,
mobile applications, tablets and now also Smart TV.
In the "Secret Story" programme, viewers are now
able to vote directly on their Smart TV* through their
remote control. A vote is casted by simply selecting the
chosen candidate and then clicking to confirm.
"We have chosen Atos Worldline because of their
ability to work with us on our strategy of ongoing
innovation. The Atos Worldline team has been able to
respond to our needs within a very short timeframe and meet
the deamnding time to market, " says Cyril Garnier,
Director of MYTF1.
For more than 25 years, Atos Worldline has worked with its
media clients in the area of interactive broadcasting. Our
role is to propose and develop industry solutions for our
clients that are innovative and simple, and respond to
changing viewer behaviours. Smart TV services reflect this
goal and keeps pace with new interactive services,"
comments David Barlet, Operations Director, Media Sports &
Games at Atos Worldline.
* Available on HbbTV-compatible Smart TVs for Orange
Internet subscribers. Payment taken directly through Orange
network billing, using Internet+ secure payment system.
About eTF1
eTF1 is the "new media" subsidiary of the TF1
Group that edits and distributes interactive and multimedia
products on the Internet and through mobile, audiotel, SMS,
IPTV and interactive TV devices. eTF1 is therefore not
responsible for Group editorial themes (information,
community, entertainment, sport, youth, cinema, etc.)
About Atos
Atos is an international information technology services
company with annual 2011 revenue of EUR 8.5 billion and
74,000 employees in 42 countries. Serving a global client
base, it delivers hi-tech transactional services,
consulting and technology services, systems integration and
managed services. With its deep technology expertise and
industry knowledge, it works with clients across the
following market sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, Services;
Public, Health & Transports; Financial Services; Telecoms,
Media & Technology; Energy & Utilities. Atos is focused on
business technology that powers progress and helps
organizations to create their firm of the future. It is the
Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic
and Paralympic Games and is quoted on the Paris Eurolist
Market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos
Consulting & Technology Services, Atos Worldline and Atos
Worldgrid.
About Atos Worldline
Atos Worldline brings together Atos core expertise in
Hi-Tech Transactional Services (HTTS) with over 35 years of
experience and recognized know-how in the payment industry.
A leader in end-to-end services for critical electronic
transactions, Atos Worldline is specialised in electronic
payment services (including issuing, acquiring, terminals,
and card and non-card payment solutions & processing),
eServices for customers, citizens and communities (eCS) as
well as services for financial markets. Atos Worldline is
committed to continuous R&D and innovation so its customers
can benefit from leading-edge solutions to stay ahead of
market evolutions. Atos Worldline generates annual revenues
of € 913 million and employs over 5,400 people in the
world.
For more information:
Jose de Vries
+31 6 30 27 26 11
Jose.devries@atos.net
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