[SatNews] RDK Management, LLC, announced key leadership and support services for the Reference Design Kit (RDK), with the appointment of Steve Heeb as President and General Manager of the LLC and the selection of S3 Group and itaas to provide critical RDK support services to the LLC and its licensees.
The RDK is a pre-integrated software bundle developed and licensed to create a common framework for powering IP or hybrid set-top boxes (STBs) and gateway devices for CE manufacturers, SoC vendors, and other software developers, system integrators and TV service providers. The RDK was developed to accelerate the deployment of next-generation video services and prevent software fragmentation by providing speed-to-market, collaboration and standardization. Supported by more than 100 licensees, RDK Management, LLC was formed as a joint venture between Comcast Cable and Time Warner Cable.
Mr. Heeb brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the organization and begins in this new role immediately. He is currently Vice President, Licensing & Strategic Development at Comcast. Mr. Heeb will continue to hold this position, and other duties, in addition to his responsibilities for the RDK Management, LLC.