Labgency and Ikon Associates Release Labgency Continuum on Apple iOS Including Microsoft PlayReady DRM

PARIS, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Orange has selected this solution to develop the Orange premium application: Orange cinéma séries,  launched by Orange France

Labgency SARL, provider of media monetization products, together with distributor Ikon Associates SAS, announce the release of its secured player that includes Microsoft PlayReady support on Apple iOS devices.

"Labgency Continuum brings major breakthrough in Premium movie experience," said Vincent Viteau, Labgency Marketing. "The release of Orange cinéma séries on iOS in the App Store, is a demonstration of its reach. We are very proud the bring the technology behind such an innovative Orange service."

Labgency and Ikon Associates legal agreements and business models are available for subscription, transactional and electronic sales through video services delivering feature movies and premium TV shows.

"Enjoy your favorite series on the go is the promise completed in this application. Launching Orange cinéma séries in France on iPhone, iPod and iPad is again innovation turned into reality. We have worked in closed collaboration to extend the device portfolio with new features and user experience adapted to Apple iOS," said Florence Chauveau-Lokossa, Mobile and tablets marketing manager, Orange Group Marketing Innovation. More details in this video: http://www.orange-innovation.tv/ocs-mai2012

"After the initial deployment of Orange cinéma séries on Android (Google Play) more than a year ago, we are thrilled to announce the availability on Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad," said Thomas Billaut, Orange France Marketing. "With the streaming of live channels and the ability to watch TV shows or feature movies offline, one user can keep his favorite programs close to him."

"Labgency is an innovative team that has embraced the integration of PlayReady from the beginning, creating its secure solution." "Labgency is pursuing innovation by introducing a range of interesting features with an efficient and flexible solution for mobile operators, broadcasters, premium content providers, integrators and OEMs," said Bill Wittress, Director, Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft Corp.

About Labgency and Ikon Associates

Labgency and Ikon Associates are private companies. They are introducing their new monetization and content securisation solution: Continuum. They enable entertainment, TV, OTT services through cutting-edge user experiences recognized by Operators such as Mobistar, Orange, Etisalat. Labgency provides Products on SetTopBox, Connected TV, Tablet, PC/MAC, Gaming console, Mobile: iOS, Android, RIM, WM7, Windows 8. Labgency has deployed OTT and managed portals; mobile live TV and VOD services. Labgency is Microsoft Playready licensee. Ikon Associates is Microsoft Playready final distributor.

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SOURCE Ikon Associates