DUBAI, UAE--(Marketwire - October 29, 2008) - IPTV World Forum Middle East, Booth #26 --
WHO:
Verimatrix enhances the
value and security of pay-TV networks with advanced technologies designed
to address the content protection challenges of today, and those of
tomorrow. The Verimatrix
3-Dimensional Content Security
approach provides a framework to enhance operator competitiveness and the
consumer experience in the new world of pay-TV.
Pierre Hunter, VP of Sales, EMEA at Verimatrix, has 25 years of
international business experience in the telecommunications and pay-TV
industries. Most recently, he was director of business development at
Irdeto where he developed and implemented the company's global IPTV
commercial strategy. Hunter was also instrumental in the successful
deployment of Amino Communication's set-top box solutions in the EMEA
market.
Tom Pollard, director of Product Management at Verimatrix, has an extensive
marketing and engineering background largely focused on mobile
communications. Mont recently, Pollard was vice president of marketing for
SKY MobileMedia, a leading provider of applications software platforms to
the mobile handset and chipset industry. Previously, he was worldwide
marketing director for Texas Instruments' Wireless Chipset Business Unit
where he led the product management, strategic marketing, and wireless
operator activities for TI's GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, and CDMA chipset product
lines.
WHAT: IPTV Conference Session:
As part of the "Media Transformations" day, Hunter will participate in a
panel session discussing whether on-demand IP video is the future of
television.
The panel will address the following questions:
-- The evidence suggests consumers want more on-demand -- but how much?
-- What is the future for scheduled television -- and will there be any
mass-audiences?
-- When content is more personalised, how can media companies generate a
marketing 'buzz' around new shows?
-- Will IP become the defacto method for video distribution to consumers?
-- How important is mobile video; do media companies need to offer
content on all screens?
WHEN: Monday 3 Nov., 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Mobile TV Middle East Conference Session:
As part of the co-located Mobile TV event, Pollard will participate in a
panel discussion that will analyse the role and impact of each player in
the mobile TV value chain.
The panel will address the following:
-- Identifying the key players in the value chain.
-- Achieving a comfortable balance of power.
-- Who pays for the risk of rolling out the service?
-- Technical challenges of integration with each player in the value
chain.
-- Ensuring all parties have the ability to generate significant
revenues.
WHEN: Monday 3 Nov., 2008 at 11:20 a.m.
Product Focus:
Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (
VCAS) --
Presentation of the global number one IPTV and broadcast video content
security architecture deployed across multiple device types.
WHEN: During exhibition hours; Monday 3 Nov. - Tuesday 4 Nov., 2008
WHERE:
IPTV World Middle East & Africa, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, Booth
#26
About Verimatrix
Verimatrix sets the standard for
software-based content
security and
revenue
enhancement technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer
base of telecommunications providers. The Verimatrix Video Content
Authority System (
VCAS™
) offers a suite of next-generation technologies that has been
independently audited and ranked as the
global leader in IPTV content protection. VCAS was
designed for two-way and hybrid networks to protect content and enhance
revenue streams, while combating digital piracy wherever it occurs within
the distribution chain. The company's content security experts maintain
close relationships with the major studios and broadcasters to help address
the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow.
Verimatrix customers benefit with most favorable access to premium content,
enabling the richest, most versatile viewing experience for their digital
video subscribers. For more information on why VCAS is the most widely
deployed IPTV content security system with tier one operators, please visit
www.verimatrix.com.