Published: September 11, 2008
RIM & TiVo Partner to Provide TiVo Mobile Entertainment Services on BlackBerry Smartphones
ALVISO, Calif. andWATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services
for digital video recorders (DVRs), and Research In Motion (RIM)
(Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today
announced a partnership to bring customized TiVo services to the BlackBerry(R)
wireless platform.
The new relationship brings TiVo and RIM together to develop a variety of
mobile entertainment services that marry RIM's leading BlackBerry(R)
smartphones with the content delivered to consumers through the Emmy-winning
TiVo(R) service. Initially, BlackBerry smartphone users will gain the
convenience of being able to discover what shows are on and schedule
television recordings while away from the living room and on the go. Future
collaboration between the companies will focus on software applications that
further simplify mobile access to video content.
"TiVo subscribers will soon be able to wirelessly control their TiVo DVRs
using a BlackBerry smartphone -- anytime, anywhere -- and that is a powerful
example of how our respective technologies can complement each other to serve
our mutual customers," said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of Research In Motion. "As
the BlackBerry smartphone continues its evolution as a modern lifestyle
device, the importance of home entertainment integration will continue to grow
and TiVo will be the key in providing consumers with greater flexibility in
accessing television content."
"TiVo continues to transform and revolutionize the way people control and
watch television and broadband video," said Tom Rogers, CEO and President of
TiVo Inc. "RIM and TiVo share a commitment to great user experiences, which
cause our products to become seamlessly integrated into the consumer's
lifestyle. We also share a vision for the future of mobile entertainment
services and we look forward to a variety of future innovations as a result of
this relationship."
The first software application from RIM and TiVo is expected to be
available later this year.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market.
Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that
support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and
solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email,
phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology
also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to
enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's
portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are
used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the
BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line,
software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing
agreements. Founded in 1984 and based inWaterloo, Ontario, RIM operates
offices inNorth America,Europe and AsiaPacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq
Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For
more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
About TiVo Inc.
Founded in 1997, TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) pioneered a brand new category of
products with the development of the first commercially available digital
video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers, TiVo
has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a
superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and
cable providers, TiVo also integrates its full set of DVR service features
into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease
of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings, WishList(R) searches
and TiVo KidZone have elevated its popularity among consumers and have created
a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment
in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch
and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital
living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content
on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and photos. With
innovative features such as, TiVoToGo(TM) and online scheduling, TiVo is
expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way." The
TiVo(R) service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing
solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for
advertisers and audience measurement research. The company is based inAlviso,
Calif.
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