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, Ocean Blue Software supports TV product teams through the most difficult parts of launch: the joined-up practical expertise required to take a TV product through to successful Smart TV deployment.
Our work includes:
- Worldwide middleware (creators of DTVKit and Open Red Button)
- Platform Engineering, including Android, Linux and RDK
- Memory and Performance for Live TV solutions
- Testing & Automation, including certification readiness and management
- Operators and Market deployment
- Standards and Future Tech, including ATSC-3, DVB-I and OpApp
Why Ocean Blue Software
Our credibility comes from operating across the TV ecosystem, not just one part of it. We create technologies used throughout the industry, including DTVKit and ORB (Open Red Button); contribute to standards and test development; and support teams through the certification and deployment work required to launch products in European and global markets.
What we do
We provide the joined-up practical expertise needed to take a product to successful European and global deployment.
Worldwide Middleware
Broadcast and interactive middleware behind 200M+ devices. Royalty-free with full source-code. DTVKit/ORB.
Platform Engineering
Integrated across Android, Linux, RDK and proprietary platforms, with every major TV SoC vendor.
Memory & Performance
Live TV solutions engineered for low memory TV.
Testing & Automation
Automation and testing built from practical certification expertise.
Operators & Deployment
Managed programs to achieve first-time pass and reduce time to certification.
Standards & Future Tech
Next generation technologies including DVB-I, DVB-NIP, Freely, and HbbTV OpApp.
Embedded expertise where you need it
We embed specialist engineers into your team, collaborating at the stages where you need help to keep your launch on track.
Successful European and global deployment
Worldwide Middleware
Broadcast and interactive middleware behind 200M+ devices. Royalty-free with full source-code. DTVKit/ORB.
Platform Engineering
Integrated across Android, Linux, RDK and proprietary platforms, with every major TV SoC vendor.
Memory & Performance
Live TV solutions engineered for low memory TV.
Testing & Automation
Automation and testing built from practical certification expertise.
Operators & Deployment
Managed programs to achieve first-time pass and reduce time to certification.
Standards & Future Tech
Next generation technologies including DVB-I, DVB-NIP, Freely, and HbbTV OpApp.
Embedded expertise where you need it
We embed specialist engineers into your team, collaborating at the stages where you need help to keep your launch on track.
Successful European and global deployment
The right expertise. At the right stages. Fewer handovers. Lower risk. Faster deployment.
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.
Our Mission
Why We Do What We Do
Our mission is to help the world's leading smart TV companies successfully bring products to market by providing the practical expertise, integrated software, and engineering support needed to navigate the most complex stages of Smart TV deployment.
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
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.
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.
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Get in touch with our team to discover how Ocean Blue Software can help you bring your next Smart TV product to market.