Verimatrix Provides End-to-End Security Solution for SES AMERICOM's IP-PRIME Content Distribution Platform
Advanced VCAS Capabilities Enable Turnkey IPTV Delivery for IP-PRIME
ANAHEIM, CA--(Marketwire - November 11, 2008) - TelcoTV 08 -- Booth #827 -- Verimatrix, setting
the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of
pay-TV networks, today announced that SES AMERICOM is adopting the
Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS®) for IPTV
content security for the IP-PRIME® distribution service targeted to North
American telecom operators. Providing end-to-end content security for
flexible combinations of centralized or distributed subscriber
architectures is an essential component of the technology roadmap for VCAS
for IPTV.
Contributing to the demonstration of VCAS for IPTV, SES AMERICOM is
providing live television feeds of IP-PRIME to Verimatrix's booth #827 at
the TelcoTV 2008 being held Nov. 11-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center
in Orange County, CA.
Verimatrix is providing a comprehensive security architecture that enables
end-to-end encryption for multi-channel SD and HD broadcasts from the
IP-PRIME Broadcast Center, while enabling seamless integration of local
broadcast and Video-on-Demand (VOD) services. This solution, compatible
with the Nokia Siemens Networks' Home Entertainment IPTV middleware, will
allow operators the ability to roll out a complete package of IPTV services
quickly and at cost savings never before thought possible.
Alan Young, CTO of SES AMERICOM, said, "Verimatrix has proven expertise in
the content security arena, and has been a great partner supporting the
integration of VCAS into the IP-PRIME platform."
VCAS for IPTV 2.3 can support small or large scale deployments, and has
been enhanced to support a variety of wholesale/reseller configurations.
This type of support is key for the particular structure of the North
American market where local telecommunications carriers do not always have
the resources to build their own video headends. Addressing the challenge
in these smaller markets means enabling central content aggregation and
distribution, while offering options for local content and control over the
subscriber interface. From a security perspective, it is important that the
multi-tier distribution does not create any security holes and provides a
straightforward path for security upgrades, such as user-specific forensic
watermarking, in the client devices.
"We've always planned for end-to-end content security for flexible
combinations of IPTV wholesale architectures in our technology roadmap for
VCAS," said Bob Kulakowski, CTO at Verimatrix. "SES AMERICOM presented us
with a complex system challenge. Our cost-effective software security
approach and our ability to rapidly integrate with key partners made VCAS
for IPTV at natural fit for this business model."
About IP-PRIME (www.ip-prime.com)
IP-PRIME is a complete IPTV transport solution that telecom carriers, cable
operators, and private networks can use today to provide their subscribers
with the content that they demand including 50+ channels of HD plus another
200+ SD channels. IP-PRIME HD-4 is an HD overlay that provides existing
IPTV operators with a competitive and cost effective solution. Focused on
high quality television, IP-PRIME offers a customizable programming lineup
that can be deployed quickly and efficiently to subscribers. Telco TV booth
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About SES AMERICOM
As the leading supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters,
cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators,
internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government
agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data
networks with efficient communications and content distribution solutions.
The company, recognized as a major innovator of advanced satellite
communications services, operates a fleet of 16 spacecraft in orbital
positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. In
addition, AMERICOM Government
Services (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing
satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense
agencies of the U.S. Government.
SES AMERICOM is an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock
Exchange: SESG). SES wholly owns three market-leading satellite operators,
SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES,
which provides global coverage and connectivity. The company also holds 90%
of SES SIRIUS in Europe as well as strategic participations in Ciel in
Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite
communications solutions via a fleet of 39 satellites in 26 orbital
positions around the globe.
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 service 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. The company's 3 Dimensional Content Security
approach, built around VCAS, enables secure delivery of content to multiple
devices across multiple networks using multiple layers of protection
techniques. Maintaining close relationships with major studios,
broadcasters, industry organizations and partner ecosystem
helps address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of
tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com.