Ottawa, Canada — (press release excerpt) — Espial announced that Prodac Media of Cologne Germany is using the Espial Escape Java browser running on a Linux operating system for their latest in-room interactive entertainment and information systems. Prodac Media's devices provide a wide range of Internet and information systems services for the hospitality industry in Europe, including video on demand,… web browsing, email, and video games.

Espial Escape is the first 100% Java browser to offer a scalable configuration that supports key Internet standards. Thanks to its exceptional feature set, Escape has emerged as one of the only Java browsers to have been successfully deployed on multiple Java Virtual Machines (JVMs). Escape has now been commercially deployed across a range of smart Internet device categories, including: Internet appliances, interactive digital TVs, wireless devices and automotive infotainment systems.

Espial Escape's compatibility with Internet security standards provides guests the ability to securely access retail, travel and financial services websites from their hotel televisions. Previous deployments of Espial Escape with customers such as On Command, a leading supplier of hotel Internet and information systems in North America have made it one of the most deployed multimedia software suites in the industry.

 
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