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WYPLAY ANNOUNCES ITS THIRD CONSECUTIVE PROFITABLE YEAR, 2 SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES AND AN INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION.

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Posted on February 18, 2014

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Wyplay Reports Third Year of Profitability

For the quarter ending December 2013, Wyplay, creator of software solutions for leading pay-TV operators, announces its third consecutive profitable year with consolidated revenues of €12 million and a 30% turnover increase.

Key Milestones: Launches and Expansion in 2013

Furthermore, 2013 has been for Wyplay the year of 2 successful launches and an international expansion:

  • Wyplay created the first independent open source solution; Frog By Wyplay, based on its Wyplay Modular Solution already deployed to millions of STBs. More than 40 companies have already joined Frog as early adopters.
  • Canal+ started in November 2013 the software update of its multi-million deployed connected set-top box. Canal+ is the first Frog By Wyplay operator.
  • Wyplay opened offices in India, in Latin America and a new facility in Sophia Antipolis, France.
WYPLAY

WYPLAY

CEO Perspective on Growth and Innovation

“Our company’s profitability continues and this growth confirms our good technological positioning” said Wyplay CEO Jacques Bourgninaud. “It reinforces the value of Frog By Wyplay, our open source initiative aiming to free all actors in the TV ecosystem from being locked into proprietary solutions”.

Strategic Plans for Global Market Growth

With a solid financial structure and a full time workforce of 180 professionals, Wyplay has the necessary resources in 2014 to expand to south-east Asia, strengthen its technology differentiators and support Frog by Wyplay – to meet the increasing demand for advanced connected TV software.

For the quarter ending December 2013, Wyplay, creator of software solutions for leading pay-TV operators, announces its third consecutive profitable year with consolidated revenues of €12 million and a 30% turnover increase.

Furthermore, 2013 has been for Wyplay the year of 2 successful launches and an international expansion:

  • Wyplay created the first independent open source solution; Frog By Wyplay, based on its Wyplay Modular Solution already deployed to millions of STBs. More than 40 companies have already joined Frog as early adopters.
  • Canal+ started in November 2013 the software update of its multi-million deployed connected set-top box. Canal+ is the first Frog By Wyplay operator.
  • Wyplay opened offices in India, in Latin America and a new facility in Sophia Antipolis, France.
WYPLAY

WYPLAY

“Our company’s profitability continues and this growth confirms our good technological positioning” said Wyplay CEO Jacques Bourgninaud. “It reinforces the value of Frog By Wyplay, our open source initiative aiming to free all actors in the TV ecosystem from being locked into proprietary solutions”.

With a solid financial structure and a full time workforce of 180 professionals, Wyplay has the necessary resources in 2014 to expand to south-east Asia, strengthen its technology differentiators and support Frog by Wyplay – to meet the increasing demand for advanced connected TV software.

Key Takeaways

  • Wyplay achieved its third consecutive profitable year with €12 million in consolidated revenue and a 30% turnover increase for the quarter ending December 2013.
  • Wyplay launched Frog By Wyplay, the first independent open‑source software solution for pay‑TV operators, attracting over 40 early adopter companies.
  • Canal+ became the first operator to deploy Frog By Wyplay via a software update to its multi‑million connected set‑top box base.
  • Wyplay expanded internationally in 2013 by opening offices in India, Latin America, and a new facility in Sophia Antipolis, France.

Frequently Asked Questions

What period does Wyplay’s third profitable year cover?
It refers to the quarter ending December 2013, marking their third consecutive profitable year.
What is Frog By Wyplay?
An open‑source middleware solution for pay‑TV operators, enabling modular, customizable software free from vendor lock‑in.
Who was the first operator to deploy Frog By Wyplay?
Canal+ began updating its connected set‑top box base in November 2013 using Frog By Wyplay.
How extensive is Frog’s adoption?
More than 40 companies had joined Frog as early adopters by early 2014.
Where did Wyplay expand in 2013?
Wyplay opened new offices in India, Latin America, and a facility in Sophia Antipolis, France.

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