IGLOO announces launch delay

New Zealanders will have to wait a little longer before they can plug in IGLOO.

Says Chaz Savage, general manager of IGLOO, explains, “It is so disappointing to have to say that we are not in a position to launch. We are genuinely gutted. We’re dealing with a full technology build: hardware and software – no mean feat and never without its challenges. The product is 95% ready – and that 95% looks great but we need to get that last 5% polished before we press play. The bottom line is that we have extremely high expectations, and we’re not willing to launch a product which is not absolutely perfect. Our customer trial group has provided us with valuable insights around a few small changes we need to make to ensure IGLOO is in tip top shape.”

A closed group of customers are presently testing the IGLOO product from ordering an IGLOO box through IGLOO’s website or call centre, to buying events on IGLOO’s pay-per-view sports channel Front Row, and streaming movies direct to their TV.

Says Savage: “This trial provided us with valuable insights. We’ve listened to feedback, collected surveys and we’re taking the time to make sure that is reflected in the product before we launch. Please be patient – we can assure you it will be worth the wait.”