About Us
Over 20 Years of TV Software Expertise
Ocean Blue Software is a leading provider of TV middleware, testing and platform integration services for the global smart TV and broadcast industry.
Company Overview
Founded in 2005, Ocean Blue Software has grown from a specialist broadcast software team into a global partner to leading smart TV companies. In 2013, under the leadership of CEO Paul Martin, the company entered a new phase of strategic growth, embracing shared and open-source software.
Today, we are a trusted partner to leading smart TV, set-top box, and semiconductor companies worldwide. Our global team of expert engineers delivers smart TV software development, integration, testing, and validation services across platforms, including Android TV and RDK-V. We support our partners in bringing high-performance, compliant devices to market, powering millions of smart TVs and connected devices globally. As creators and maintainers of the DTVKit community, and operators of a registered HbbTV test centre, we sit at the heart of the broadcast technology ecosystem. Our engineers actively contribute to global standards bodies, helping shape the future of television.
What sets us apart is our deep understanding of the smart TV ecosystem, a customer-first mindset, and our ability to innovate, validate, and accelerate, from first build to final certification.
Our Mission
Why We Do What We Do
Our mission is to help the world’s leading smart TV companies innovate, validate, and accelerate through reliable, fully integrated software solutions, powered by our global team of expert engineers and designed to reduce complexity across the smart TV ecosystem.
3
Offices
UK, Europe
50+
Specialist TV software team
Specialist TV software team
Approved
Registered HbbTV Test Centre
Official HbbTV testing
Active
Standards contributor
Global contributor
Our Values
What Guides Us
Competent
Our people are our edge, industry experts who are proud, confident, and always growing.
Committed
We give our best to our team and our customers, with dedication at every level.
Collaborative
We support each other, learn together, and achieve more as a team.
Innovative
We push boundaries, challenge the norm, and create bold, better solutions.
Adaptable
We embrace change, listen closely, and tailor our approach to meet evolving needs.
Company History
Over 20 Years of Innovation
DVB-I Inspector
Launch of the DVB-I Inspector tool.
DVB-I
IP-based service discovery and delivery.
ATSC 3.0
NextGen TV middleware and test tooling.
Global Growth
Expanded operations with three offices serving clients worldwide.
ORB
HbbTV 2.0 open-source browser project.
Test Centre
Launched our approved HbbTV Test Centre.
Android TV
Expanded into Android TV platform development and certification.
HbbTV Pioneer
Early adoption of the HbbTV interactive TV standard.
DTVKit
Creators and maintainers of the DTVKit open-source project.
Founded
Established as a specialist TV software company.
Standards & Industry Bodies
Our engineers are active members and contributors to the world's leading broadcast and technology standards bodies.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented engineers and specialists who are passionate about smart TV and broadcast technology. With offices in Bristol and Athens, we offer opportunities to work on cutting-edge TV platforms used by millions worldwide.
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Meet the experienced team leading Ocean Blue Software, combining decades of broadcast industry expertise with a passion for engineering excellence.
Meet the Team →Ready to Bring Your TV Product to Market?
Get in touch with our team to discover how Ocean Blue Software can help you innovate, validate, and accelerate your next product launch.