Verimatrix Meets FCC Mandate for Downloadable Conditional Access

VCAS Designed as Unified Software-based Conditional Access System for Multiple Network Support

February 14, 2007

San Diego, Feb. 14, 2007 – Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, supports the recent FCC clarification mandating Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS) for the cable market. Verimatrix can meet and exceed the requirements of the FCC mandate with its line of Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) solutions.  VCAS offers an advanced suite of technologies that address content security challenges for hybrid, DVB and IP networks.  Digital TV providers benefit from a unified software-based security solution for hybrid networks that enhance their traditional service offerings with premium Video-on-Demand content. 

VCAS™ for IPTV and VCAS™ for DVB eliminate the vulnerabilities related to smartcard-based architectures through the leverage of mature, proven two-way Internet security protocols, a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) public/private key pair system and X.509 digital certificates. A downloadable security system is not only more secure, it enables less expensive set-top box (STB) hardware and renewable security software can be updated as required to combat piracy attacks.

Furthermore, Verimatrix offers its VideoMark™, user-specific, forensic watermarking technology, as a downloadable enhancement to VCAS content security.  Forensic watermarks will become increasingly important as release windows shrink and more High Definition content is delivered over pay-TV networks.  VideoMark provides a robust tool to trace and deter piracy by marking individual copies with details that contain accurate date, time, device ID and location information that can be used to precisely identify the individuals involved.

“The FCC enforcement of this mandate has huge implications for the pay-TV network industry. In general we believe it will promote innovation, lower prices, and freedom of choice for the consumer.  For content security, the technology exists today to provide security that far exceeds the required ‘severable security component’,” said Bob Kulakowski, CTO, Verimatrix.  “VCAS not only protects content, but enhances the value of pay-TV networks with forensic watermarking and clone detection tools that have previously not been available.”

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 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 Hollywood studios to help address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow.  Verimatrix’s 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

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