Baker & Taylor and its partner K-NFB Reading Technology, the developer of the multimedia optimized e-reading software Blio, announced a deal to feature the Blio e-reader software on Android-based tablet devices from Azpen Innovation.
Through its partnerships and publisher/clients, B&T and K-NFB will load the Blio software on Azpen devices, offering access to a full service online bookstore offering e-books and physical books for sale. Blio is optimized for multimedia and the store will feature children’s books, textbooks, lifestyle titles and cookbooks, all enhanced with color and multimedia content.
Bob Nelson, president of Baker & Taylor’s digital group, said, “This new agreement with Azpen furthers our goal of creating new channels for publishers to have their content discovered, sold and read.” Jim Hu, CEO of Azpen, said, “Customers are looking for devices that can do it all. By offering Blio on our Android tablets, we’re able to provide our customers with a seamless and media rich experience.”
