Opera and I-Plus Technology bring Web and Widgets to TVs

Oslo, Norway – April 22, 2009

South Korea-based I-Plus Technology Co. has selected the Opera Devices SDK 9.7 for the latest addition to its IP set-top box (STB) family, the IPT110. With Opera inside, hospitality and residential customers can start surfing the Web, complete with Widgets, on their TV screens.

The Opera-enhanced IPT110 will deliver Video-on-Demand (VOD) and IPTV services to customers. I-Plus Technology will use Opera technology to control and display Web-based IPTV and VOD content and browse the Web, optimized for the TV screen.

"We were looking for Web browser software that would provide our customers and end-users with a stable, fast and TV-optimized Web experience," said I-Plus Technology Co. "The Web is a key component to our product and we use Opera’s technology for more than simple Web browsing. Opera is a fast and efficient way to create and display content, getting our new STB on the market and in customers' hands even quicker."

The Opera Devices SDK also allows I-Plus Technology to take advantage of Opera Widgets. Widgets provide added flexibility by allowing select Web content to be accessible directly from the home-screen.

"A superior Web experience adds value to IPTV products. With Opera you not only get a first-class browser but you also get the tools to create and display other content, saving development time and resources," said James Wei, Senior Vice President, Asia, Opera Software. "I-Plus Technology demonstrates true industry leadership by pushing the boundaries of how content is delivered and presented on their set-top boxes."

About I-Plus Technology Co., Ltd.

I-Plus Technologies Co., Ltd., as a leading digital and IPTV set top box manufacturer in Korea. Since the early start-up, we have been achieving key digital technologies. I-Plus Technologies finally has put its all resources onto developing Digital and IPTV STB business and now become available to meet customers with a variety of STB meeting various demands of customers. I-Plus Technologies has developed and experienced supplying a variety of STB to digital operators in worldwide successfully. Under the "Total quality management", our product is carefully controlled and monitored through all process such as product planning, design, manufacturing, inspection, and after-sales service.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.