SOFIA DIGITAL

Experts in Smart TV Applications, OTT Platforms and Hybrid TV

about us

Sofia Digital is an international high-tech company based in Finland with 25 years of expertise in delivering innovative services and applications for a wide range of devices, including TVs, web platforms and mobile devices. We specialize in Smart TV applications and open-standard interactive platforms, such as hybrid TV (HbbTV), as well as DVB broadcasting with a particular focus on DVB-I. Our core areas of expertise include end-to-end OTT solutions, targeted advertising, metadata aggregation, and comprehensive Smart TV testing services.

What we do

OTT PLATFORM

Targeted advertising

Smart TV Apps

Testing services

DVB and DVB-I

Streaming

HbbTV

UX Design

Sofia Digital’s story is one of resilience, innovation and growth. Despite significant technological shifts during our 25 years’ history, we have managed to keep our goals and strategy intact in TV industry. Our goal is to remain an internationally recognized expert in TV and streaming technologies and to bring value to our customers. Sofia Digital continues to redefine interactive television services and shape the future of the industry.

Ari PöyhtäriCEO, Co-Founder

Why Sofia Digital

UNIFIED SMART TV APP DEVELOPMENT

A single codebase that ensures app compatibility across multiple platforms like Tizen, WebOS, and Android TV.

TESTING LABORATORY AND EXPERTISE

With over 200 real Smart TV devices and robust manual, automated, and remote testing processes, we ensure top-quality apps through comprehensive testing.

Global Reach

We have successfully delivered projects in over 40 countries, providing us with deep global expertise and a solid understanding of feasible solutions and best practices around the world.

END-TO-END PARTNERSHIP AND POC CAPABILITY

We provide full-cycle support, from business consulting and Proof-of-Concept development to post-launch modifications and ongoing integration.

Long lasting customer relationships

We build long-term partnerships with our customers, maintaining high satisfaction and delivering continuous support.

EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

With over two decades of experience, we lead in technological advancements, actively participate in industry forums, and hold a pioneering position in relevant technologies.

AGILE AND CUSTOMER-CENTRIC APPROACH

Our agile approach and customer-first mindset allow us to quickly adapt to client needs, ensuring fast, flexible solutions.

FLEXIBLE PRICING AND PARTNERSHIPS

We offer adaptive pricing models (including OPEX and CAPEX) and monetization methods (like advertising and subscriptions). We have a strong track record of forming successful partnerships to meet customer goals.

EXISTING INTEGRATIONS

We provide tested integrations with a wide range of backend platforms and third-party solutions, enabling seamless compatibility and faster deployments.

Our Key Players

Ari Pöyhtäri

CEO, Co-Founder

Responsible for the overall management, strategy and business development. One of the Co-founders.

Erkki Salminen

Chief Business Development Officer

Responsible for business development especially through recruitment and personnel development.

Janne Riihimäki

Director of Service Design

Responsible for UX-design lead and building the best user experiences for the end users. Also involved in marketing operations.

Juha Joki

Director, Broadcast and Testing

In charge of DVB Broadcast products and testing and certification services.

Juho Mäyränpää

Sales Director

In charge of sales, distribution, product packaging and marketing operations.

Mika Kanerva

COO, Executive Vice President

Responsible for ongoing business, operations and R&D. Also one of the Co-founders.

Tommi Riikonen

Product Line Manager

Responsible for Sofia Backstage^® Studio and Sofia Backstage^® Author.

Sofia Digital’s expertise in DVB/DVB-I technologies, along with their flexible approach and ability to adapt to our requirements, has been essential in improving our services.

Their solutions are reliable and well-suited to the evolving demands of the broadcast and satellite industry.

Steve BiseniusVP, Media Solutions, SES

As the Co-founder of myStaze.com, I recommend Sofia Digital for creating new digital services. They played a key role in developing our service, supporting web, mobile devices and Smart TVs. With their expertise and professionalism the project was completed on time and exceeded our expectations.

Olli KarikoskiFounder & Chairman at myStaze Oy

Developing the Stage24 Smart TV app has been a straightforward process thanks to the expertise and quick action of our partners. Sofia Digital played a crucial role right from the outset, having the initial app proof of concept (POC) ready before the project was even formally kicked off. The collaboration with Sofia has been exceptionally smooth, and their knowledge of the Smart TV app domain has been invaluable. Their skills and agility have enabled us to further develop the service to better meet the needs of the Opera and Ballet's audience

Asta LindholmProducer, Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Media Broadcast has been satisfied with the delivery made by Sofia Digital, and the DVB-I demonstrator application is a way to test new emerging technologies in real life.

Jan WesselsHead of Technical Operations at Media Broadcast

Thanks to Sofia Digital, we are able to support wide number of different Smart TV platforms with our Ruutu unified app. We can make updates to all of the platforms at once and know they’re going to work. It saves us a lot of time, money and headaches.
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Tero VedenojaHead Of Online Development at Nelonen Media

Our collaboration with Sofia Digital over the last 20 years has been great. Sofia’s ability to consistently provide top-tier HbbTV solutions and timely support has played a crucial role in the success of the service. We highly value our long-standing relationship and are confident in its continued success.

Zsolt ÁrkiChief Technical Officer at Antenna Hungária Zrt.