Kontron and IdeaNova Technologies announce partnership for end-to-end IFE systems
IdeaNova Technologies and Kontron have announced a partnership that delivers a fully integrated inflight entertainment (IFE) system with seamless connectivity, secure high-speed streaming and diverse entertainment options.
IdeaNova’s Inplay software integrates with Kontron’s Cab-n-Connect™ P100 portable streaming system, offering powerful features not commonly found in legacy systems. Ideal for charters, seasonal flights or evaluating passenger response, it provides a variety of services desired by passengers including secure DRM playback, screen sharing, onboard chat, live TV and content discovery through IdeaNova’s Captive Portal.
The Inplay Content Loader also integrates with KontronOS software solution for a centralized management view to each device. This makes it possible to gather operation logs, as well as perform quick content and software updates to the aircraft more rapidly, the press release said.
Offering high-performance connectivity and easy integration and maintenance in a compact form factor, Kontron’s Cab-n-Connect™ P100 infotainment system with up to 8TB of storage available and an 8-core x86 Intel CPU, enables passengers to access 6,000 hours of high-resolution content from their personal mobile devices.
The partnership aims to provide a turnkey solution ideal for a “drop in” IFE platform for charter flights.
“We are thrilled to bring a new level of inflight entertainment to the market,” said Philipp Schulz, Executive Vice President at Kontron. “By partnering with IdeaNova and combining Inplay software’s robust capabilities with our P100, we are able to show our commitment to delivering dependable IFE&C solutions guaranteeing both the quickest time-to-market and stable connectivity."
Juraj Siska, CEO of IdeaNova, also commented: “This partnership is another exciting progression for IdeaNova. With Kontron, we are able to provide turnkey solutions to a market that is demanding quality and reliability in a compressed timeframe. Kontron is an established industry leader for cabin Wi-Fi systems and together, we are setting a new standard for in-flight entertainment, combining security, performance, and a rich content library.”