HiSilicon signs Synamedia Technology License Agreement

Shenzhen, China – 7th January, 2019 – HiSilicon Technologies Co., Ltd, a world leading fabless IC semiconductor company, today announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Synamedia for its video solutions.

“We are delighted to sign this technology license agreement with Synamedia so soon after it became an independent powerhouse,” said John Liu, GM of STB product line, HiSilicon. “With the future integration of Synamedia’s VideoGuard technologies in our next generation set-top box SoCs, we will bring to market a range of cost-effective, industry-leading solutions for HD, 4K and 8K products across Synamedia’s Foundation and Infinite platforms.”

Jean Marc Racine, CPO and GM EMEA at Synamedia added, “By welcoming HiSilicon as a chipset partner, our customers will benefit from a wider choice of set-top box options at every price point to protect their revenue streams on our Foundation and Infinite platforms.”

About Synamedia
As an independent business, Synamedia is committed to providing the world’s most complete, secure and advanced end-to-end open video delivery solution. Building on more than 30 years of expertise, the firm is the largest global provider of video solutions, trusted by over 200 top satellite DTH, cable, telco and OTT operators, content owners and broadcasters. Synamedia is backed by the Permira funds.

About HiSilicon
For more than 25 years, HiSilicon has grown into a world leading fabless IC semiconductor company, who is devoted to build a better connected world and drives the way to a premium video era. As the pioneer and accelerator in the fast moving industry, we are capable of providing innovative HD and UHD/4K end to end video technologies. Solutions and products has successfully empowered over 100 countries covering multiple industries particularly in communication, video and IoT.

The development of worldwide video industry has been accelerated through HiSilicon’s end to end premium 4K chipset solutions, including IP Camera, Set Top Box and Display. As a significant player in IoT industry, we have the advantage of providing multiple solutions utilizing the most advanced technologies of PLC/G.hn/802.11ac. HiSilicon secured the industry leading position through its precious end to end video technologies from capture, link, decoding to display. We will work closely with all partners and clients to build a better connected world and premium video era together.

For more information, please visit HiSilicon online at www.hisilicon.com.