Sky teams up with The QT Company on Sky Q interface

Sky has deployed Sweden-based The QT Company’s cross-platform app and user interface development framework in its recently launched Sky Q platform.

The QT Company’s Qt framework supports the development of UIs that can deliver native performance on multiple hardware platforms.

“Sky has created an awesome next generation home entertainment system with Sky Q and we are proud that Qt has been a key part of this solution,” said Juhapekka Niemi, executive vice-president – sales and business development, The Qt Company.

“Today, because of smartphones and tablets, consumers expect slick graphics, fast response and portability; these are exactly the benefits that Qt facilitates with a unique blend of QML and web technologies that no other technology solution can provide.”