by Laurence Peak, VP, Asia Pacific,
as featured in the June 2009 issue of SatMagazine
The analog to digital switchover is providing a major catalyst for operators to think differently about how they deliver pay-TV services. As the number of
subscribers in Asia continues to grow, operators have a huge opportunity to increase ARPU with new and compelling content.
Read more about the current trends of video piracy in Asia and how content security has evolved along with video delivery standards.
To underscore the global opportunities of hybrid networks, Verimatrix marked a major milestone with the announcement of a major DVB-C/IP hybrid deployment with Cablemás, the 2nd largest operator in Mexico. This first-of-its-kind deployment in Latin America is based on the DVB standard for broadcast combined with IP for interactive services. The standards-based solution is a much-needed alternative to the proprietary approach of legacy cable vendors.
The news created quite a stir in the industry based on the advanced platform we’ve developed with partner HFCNET. Read more about what the industry is saying.
Our VCAS for DVB content security solution for hybrid and broadcast networks made the shortlist in the Content, Entertainment, Applications, and Services category for IEC’s InfoVision Awards program. The solution was recognized for its ability to secure any combinations of hybrid and one-way networks with a single security solution.
IEC will announce the winners at the Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 on Sept. 7. Stay tuned.
Steve Oetegenn received a great response to his presentation at ANGA Cable on the requirements of a common security platform for all devices and networks from a single head-end on the CA/DRM panel.
