HSINCHU, Taiwan – January 09, 2025 – Netflix and Realtek, one of the world’s leading network and multimedia IC semiconductor companies, have announced the strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the innovation and the integration of Netflix functions into the set-top boxes used by operators worldwide.
This collaboration seeks to provide cost-effective, innovative, and accelerated time-to-market solutions for operators, enhancing media service offerings and expediting product launches.
By working together on advanced system-on-chip (SoC) reference platforms, Realtek and Netflix will introduce the latest version of the Netflix applications, featuring innovative features, enhanced functionalities, and robust security measures. This initiative stands out as a testament to the power of collaboration, offering pre-certified, ready-to-deploy solutions that empower Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs). The partnership is set to streamline the delivery of seamless viewing experiences, significantly reduce operational costs, and accelerate product launches. In a rapidly evolving market, this collaboration paves the way for introducing new services, ultimately benefiting operators and consumers alike.
Netflix and Realtek are committed to driving future innovations such as Edge AI technologies, optimizing user experiences, and maintaining operators' competitive edge. They are dedicated to supporting operators' requirements for significant business growth.
"Realtek is excited to embark on this innovative collaboration with Netflix," said Yee-Wei Huang, Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman. "Together with the leading video streamer and content provider, Realtek Digital Home Entertainment Solutions will provide high-performance, high-reliability products to enrich users’ experience and drive operators’ success. Beyond SoC, Realtek’s strengths in communication and connectivity will offer comprehensive high performance and features at a competitive price point.”
Alan Wong, Senior Director of Global Partner Programs at Netflix, stated, "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Realtek, making Netflix function integration easier for the operator set-top box market. With our close collaboration, we will truly enhance users’ viewing experience with Netflix’s extraordinary content globally."
About Realtek
Realtek Semiconductor Corporation is a world-leading IC provider that designs and develops a wide range of IC products for connected media, communications networks, computer peripherals, multimedia, and Smart Interconnect applications. Products include 10/100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M/2.5G/10G/25G/100G Ethernet Switch Controllers/Media Converter Controllers/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, xDSL, VoIP Solutions, Bluetooth, xPON, IoT Solutions, Automotive Ethernet Solutions, High Fidelity Audio Solutions for Consumer and PC Applications, Card Reader Controllers, USB 3.2/USB4 Hub Controllers, Type-C PD/Redriver Controllers, PC Embedded Controllers, Fingerprint Recognition with Hardware Encryption Controllers, Web/IP Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor Controllers, Display Hub/Retimers/Translators, Smart TV SoCs, and Digital Home Center Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits, and with superb system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, low-power, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on the website: www.realtek.com.
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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