UK multiplay telco BT is stepping up its efforts to combat the illegal piracy of premium subscription-based content through a new partnership with video infrastructure company, ATEME. BT is using the company’s sophisticated encryption techniques to protect satellite uplinked content in the most secure way possible, and will be offering this technology to its media […]
CryptoGuard, a global provider of CAS/DRM content protection and IPTV/OTT solutions, has announced that its Advanced Security CAS has successfully completed a rigorous review by Cartesian, a specialist in security auditing service. Cartesian’s Farncombe Security Audit is an independent industry-recognised methodology for reviewing security system requirements meeting the major Hollywood studios standards. The audit covers […]
Verimatrix, a global provider of security and business intelligence solutions, has announced that Plataforma Multimedia de Operadores, has selected the Verimatrix Multi-DRM solution to provide a complete multi-screen security solution for its new OTT service. Plataforma Multimedia de Operadores is a new company created by the main players of the legacy cable industry in Spain […]
Claiming a further breakthrough in copyright protection, Chinese online entertainment service iQIYI has revealed that its self-developed watermarking system has passed the security evaluation test of the ChinaDRM Lab under Academy of Broadcasting Science, NRTA (National Radio and Television Administration), making iQIYI the first online video platform in China to receive such an accreditation. In […]
NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company and independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, together with SDMC, a professional Google-certified company for Android TV smart STBs, and Amlogic, a fabless semi-conductor company and Google system-on-a-chip (SoC) partner, will collaborate on an Android TV-based solution for pay-TV operators offered as part of the NAGRA Android […]
NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company and independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, has announced today the extension of its content protection partnership with Openview, South Africa’s leading free-to-air direct-to-home satellite television service provider. NAGRA Protect cardless content protection solutions will continue to secure eMedia, the operator’s Openview free-to-view (FTV) satellite television platform. […]
Seasoned industry executive Shane McCarthy has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for digital platform security specialist Irdeto’s video entertainment business. A developer by background, McCarthy previously held a number of roles at Pace, including the President of the International Business, where he achieved strong growth on the way to building a […]
Akamai Edge, the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, has announced enhancements focused on maximising security, quality, and reliability from the cloud to the digital touchpoint. With these new features, the Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform enables organisations to optimise and secure the critical point where they monetise and differentiate their services and […]
Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telco, has selected Irdeto to securely deliver content on its new Airtel Xstream 4K Hybrid Box, powered by Android. The new STB, based on Android 9.0, brings satellite TV and OTT content together on a single device, with this innovative experience secured by Irdeto Cloaked CA. Part of Airtel’s converged Airtel […]
Consumer demand for IoT devices is growing rapidly as they look to make the most of connectivity and the smart home. However, the increase in IoT devices also increases the number of security vulnerabilities and creates challenges for communication service providers (CSPs) and consumers alike around control of the smart home. To address these challenges, […]