Irdeto and Huawei to provide a secure end-to-end IPTV solution to top-tier telcos worldwide Irdeto’s content security embedded into Huawei’s MPEG-4 STBs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 – Irdeto, the proven expert in content security for digital TV, IPTV and mobile, today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Huawei Technologies (Huawei), China’s leading telecom equipment manufacturer, to jointly sell end-to-end solutions into the worldwide IPTV market.

According to the agreement, Huawei will include the Irdeto IPTV content security solution as an integral part of its end-to-end IPTV offering. In addition, Irdeto IPTV, developed by Irdeto, a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers (NASDAQ: NPSN and JSE: NPN), will be embedded into Huawei’s MPEG-4 set top boxes. Going forward, both companies agreed to engage in joint marketing and joint R&D activities that will facilitate integration of technology leading to next generation IPTV products.

“IPTV needs compelling content, which content owners are only willing to give when content security is in place,” said Zhang Guoxing, President of Digital Media Product Line, Huawei. “Irdeto, with its many years of proven experience in content security and its proven track record recognized by the industry, provides such security. In addition it provides the missing link to our end-to-end IPTV offering. Irdeto’s strong presence in China and its excellent global technical support will put both companies in a better position in the IPTV market by providing best-in-class IPTV solutions to operators around the world.”

“We believe the addressable IPTV market is largely channel-driven and it is important for Irdeto to identify the right partners to team up with,” said Graham Kill, Chief Executive Officer of Irdeto. “We found such a partner in Huawei. Our partnership strategically positions Irdeto to provide its Irdeto IPTV content security solution to top-tier telco’s creating new opportunities in the world-wide IPTV market.“

The Irdeto IPTV solution provides a full video product and service offering, including IPTV, VOD and PVR/DVR security. Within the Irdeto IPTV security framework, content is securely stored and distributed across any broadband IP network and the corresponding content rights are managed on an individual subscriber and/or device basis. Irdeto IPTV is flexible and supports secure content storage for video servers, set top boxes (STB) and PVRs/DVRs. It also offers a choice in either a 100 percent software based solution, Irdeto SoftClient, or a smart card based solution with over-the-air addressable smart cards to download new content security solution to provide new services or security updates.

About Huawei

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers.

Huawei currently has over 40,000 employees, and serves 28 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.cn (chinese) / www.huawei.com (english).

About Irdeto

Irdeto, headquartered near Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers (NASDAQ: NPSN and JSE: NPN), is a world leader in content security, and provides comprehensive solutions for digital content protection in digital TV, IPTV and mobile environments. The company’s support, sales and R&D offices are located worldwide with corporate headquarters near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Irdeto offers both hardware- and software-based solutions. The company works with an impressive list of leading industry partners to create end-to-end solutions for any pay-media business. Irdeto’s goal is to help operators increase content revenue by offering best-of-class security solutions supporting a wide range of revenue models. With the acquisition of Philips CryptoTec, Irdeto now has more than 300 customers around the world. To contact your regional office or retrieve further information on the company, please visit www.irdeto.com.

For more information please contact:
Irdeto (China)
Joyce Li
Manager, APAC Marketing
Tel:+86 (0)10 8527 6460 Ext. 6105
Email: [email protected]

Madelon Kaspers
Corporate PR & Media Manager Irdeto
Tel: +31 23 556 2218
Email: [email protected]