Amsterdam – Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and Ovum have released results from a new global survey indicating that a majority of video service providers have either Android TV or Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on their technology roadmaps. Conducted in February 2017, Is Android the future of the set-top box? found that 72% of respondents are considering Android implementations as a part of their set-top box (STB) strategies. In addition, 50% of respondents see … [Read more...] about Android poised to play a pivotal role in the future of TV Distribution
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Collaboration with law enforcement agencies
Amsterdam – The Spanish National Police and Europol have publicly announced the successful raid of one of the largest European illegal IPTV streaming businesses. In a collaborative operation with Europol, Eurojust, Spanish specialized computer crimes prosecutors, Premier League and Irdeto, 12 locations were raided in Spain and Bulgaria. Dubbed “Operation Casper,” eight individuals were arrested for the illegal distribution of 1,000 pay TV channels across two Internet Service Providers (ISPs) … [Read more...] about Collaboration with law enforcement agencies
CIBN selects Irdeto as security partner
Beijing, China – Irdeto announced that China International Broadcasting Network (CIBN), a subsidiary of China Radio International, is its first Chinese customer for Irdeto Rights with China DRM Support. CIBN is one of the seven broadcasting networks that are licensed to distribute over-the-top (OTT) content in China by The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (SAPPRFT). Through this new partnership, Irdeto will help establish … [Read more...] about CIBN selects Irdeto as security partner
ALi and Irdeto partner
Taipei, Taiwan / Hoofddorp, Netherlands– ALi Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Irdeto, achieving certification to integrate Irdeto’s powerful security solutions on its latest generation chipset offerings. By joining forces, ALi and Irdeto will provide pay TV operators and content owners flexible, renewable and scalable security solutions to stay ahead of evolving security threats. This agreement will support chipset certifications to address different market … [Read more...] about ALi and Irdeto partner
New OTT service in Vietnam
Singapore– Irdeto has been selected by K+, a premium pay TV service by Vietnam Satellite Digital Television (VSTV), to provide end-to-end multi-screen support for the launch of its first commercial over-the-top (OTT) service. By working with Irdeto and using enhanced user experiences and customized consumer facing applications supplied by Vodworks, K+ can offer their OTT content across multiple devices and browsers in a unique service for their market. VSTV is the largest satellite pay-TV … [Read more...] about New OTT service in Vietnam
Irdeto selected for Genflix
Singapore − Irdeto announced that PT Mega Media Indonesia Group, owner of satellite pay-TV service, Orange TV, has selected Irdeto’s end-to-end Multiscreen services to support the launch of Genflix, Indonesia’s first-ever commercial over-the-top (OTT) content delivery service. Genflix, also under PT Mega Media Indonesia Group, was established in September 2013 as the first OTT service in the country. Genflix offers streaming services for cable TV channels and video-on-demand in … [Read more...] about Irdeto selected for Genflix
