SAN DIEGO, CA and SHENZHEN, CHINA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2011) - Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced an extended partnership with Shenzhen State Micro Technology Co., Ltd (SMiT) that integrates ViewRight® cardless security with an advanced CI+ CAM design. The combination of Verimatrix security and the high performance SMiT CI+ CAM platform enables a new range of advanced revenue security solutions for devices that support IP connectivity to their CI+ CAM slots. SMiT, a leading global designer and provider of CAM devices, will be offering the SMiT ViewRight CI+ CAM in a in a low-cost consumer device format that is used in conjunction with set-top boxes (STBs) and connected TVs that support this new standard.

The integrated Verimatrix/SMiT solution will be demonstrated at the IP&TV World Forum, March 22-24 at Verimatrix's booth #117.

Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) hybrid architectures are becoming an important upgrade strategy for today's broadcast operators to extend services and enhance revenues. CI+ enabled connected TVs enable such services in a cost-effective manner, and can support advanced robust cardless security solutions with the integrated Verimatrix/SMiT solution.

The IP connection enabled in the CI+ architecture, used in conjunction with a modern connected TV device, supports a fully hardened implementation of the Verimatrix ViewRight cardless security client. The combination of TVs and CI+ CAM enables a full client device implementation for DVB hybrid terrestrial and cable network architectures, offering a highly attractive alternative to a full STB deployment.

The Verimatrix/SMiT CAM products are fully integrated, robust implementations of the ViewRight IP security client used in conjunction with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for DVB Hybrid solution. VCAS for DVB Hybrid offers a best-of-breed, modern cardless security architecture that fully leverages the IP connectivity for authentication, signaling and proactive update cycles.

"Verimatrix is the clear market leader in IP revenue security solutions around the globe and an extended partnership makes sense to enable the next generation of cardless CI+ security options," said Stephen He, vice president of SMiT. "The development of this ViewRight CI+ CAM from Verimatrix adds another dimension to the range of new security products we can offer."

VCAS for DVB Hybrid is a component of the VCAS 3 architecture, which addresses the new video marketplace with a proactive revenue security and enhancement approach for DVB broadcast, hybrid, and IPTV networks, including standards-based security for Internet TV delivery on PC, phone, tablet, and STB devices. Whatever network transition challenges are awaiting service operators, VCAS 3 can help optimize operational costs and cast a wider net with their service offerings. Featuring multi-format support, VCAS services to multiple screens and across multiple networks, including both broadcast (linear) and video-on-demand (VoD) delivery modes.

"Developing ViewRight CI+ CAM devices in conjunction with industry leader SMiT enables new class of revenue security solutions, helping operators transition to more modern hybrid and IP network architectures that support connected TVs and other devices," said Steve Oetegenn , chief sales and marketing officer, Verimatrix. "The product helps existing operators deploy a wider variety of client devices and promises to open up a wide range of new digital TV business models."

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About SMiT
SMiT (State Micro Technology Corporation) is a leading provider of security platform products that enable secure distribution and delivery of digital entertainment content. SMiT provides various security products for the paid digital television industry through its research & development in chip design, software development, and system integration. SMiT partners with a growing list of tier-1 players to build a secure service platform while maintaining technical and cost leadership. 

SMiT acted as pioneer in the complete home-made DTV Conditional Access Modules (CAM) development and has obtained more than 20 CAS Certification. As the most important professional supplier of CA Modules for the major operators and integrators in Europe and China, SMiT is headquartered in Shenzhen with development and sales offices in Palo Alto, Munich, Hong Kong, and Beijing. For more info, please visit www.SMiT.com.cn

About Verimatrix
Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) and ViewRight® solutions offer an innovative approach for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV operators to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models. As the recognized leader in software-based security solutions for premier service providers, Verimatrix has pioneered the 3-Dimensional Security approach that offers flexible layers of protection techniques to address evolving business needs and revenue threats. Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, industry organizations, and its unmatched partner ecosystem enables Verimatrix to provide a unique perspective on digital TV business issues beyond content security as operators seek to deliver compelling new services. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com, our Pay TV Views blog and follow us at @verimatrixinc and LinkedIn to join the conversation.