Conditional Access (CA) News

EchoStar Europe Integrates OpenTV's Linux Client Solution From Nagravision
Sep 11, 2010 – EchoStar Europe (NASDAQ: SATS) has announced that it has worked closely with Nagravision to port OpenTV Linux-based client middleware to the EchoStar HDX-600R hybrid digital video recorder (DVR).
News categories: EchoStar Europe, Nagravision, OpenTV, Conditional Access, DVR, Middleware, Placeshifting, Set Top Box

Conax launches new security platform Conax ContegoT at IBC
Sep 10, 2010 – Conax has launched a new content protection platform, Conax Contego™. The new Conax Contego security platform will be the company's primary vehicle for expansion in a global market wielding tremendous growth potential.
News categories: Conax, Conditional Access, IBCShow, Set Top Box

Verimatrix Secures DVB-S2 Digital TV Service for the Wananchi Group
Sep 10, 2010 – Verimatrix has announced that the Wananchi Group, Africa's pioneering provider of triple-play, has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for DVB to secure satellite TV services for the Zuku brand in Kenya.
News categories: Verimatrix, Wananchi, International Datacasting, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DRM, DVB-S2, IBCShow, Kenya, Satellite, Set Top Box

Russia's PAKT Selects NDS Videoguard Express to Bring Digital Cable TV to St Petersburg
Sep 9, 2010 – NDS has announced that PAKT, a cable Pay TV provider in St Petersburg, Russia, has selected NDS VideoGuard Express™ to protect and power its digital cable service.
News categories: NDS Group, PAKT, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, IBCShow, Middleware, Russia, Set Top Box

Cisco to Showcase Latest in Video Innovation for Cable and Broadcast Industry at IBC 2010
Sep 8, 2010 – Visitors to Cisco's (NASDAQ: CSCO) booth (Hall 1, D.71) at IBC 2010 will have the opportunity to experience how continued innovation in video and IP technologies are transforming the way we work, live, play and learn.
News categories: Cisco Systems, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, Gateway, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

Latens and Indieon - A unique STB and Middleware proposition to a leading DTH operator in Nepal
Sep 6, 2010 – Latens has announced a partnership with Indieon Technologies, the premier (STB) and middleware manufacturer for a secure, cardless one-way broadcasting solution for DTH broadcasters globally.
News categories: Latens, Indieon, Conditional Access, IBCShow, Middleware, Nepal, Satellite, Set Top Box

CityHomeNet Chooses Irdeto to Drive Transition from Analogue to Digital TV Services
Sep 6, 2010 – Irdeto (JSE: NPN) has announced that CityHomeNet is using Irdeto's Conditional Access System (CAS) to protect its Direct to Home (DTH) Satellite services in Russia. The solution has been implemented within NMSK, a service subsidiary of CityHomeNet.
News categories: Irdeto, CityHomeNet, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Russia, Satellite

Latens Launch ECO UI5 middleware on Entone Hybrid Devices at IBC 2010
Sep 2, 2010 – Latens has announced the launch of its ECO UI5 middleware and its successful integration with Entone's Amulet IPTV Receiver and Janus Media Hub, providing operators with a high-performance, market-leading and cost-effective Hybrid TV solution.
News categories: Latens, Entone, Conditional Access, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Viaccess and Orca Interactive Power Boxer TV Service with Pace and SoftAtHome
Sep 2, 2010 – Viaccess (Paris and NYSE: FTE) and its subsidiary Orca Interactive have announced that their integrated solution will power Swedish broadcaster Boxer's hybrid services with live premium content and video on-demand (VOD).
News categories: Viaccess, Orca Interactive, Boxer, SoftAtHome, Pace plc, Conditional Access, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, DVB-T2, DVR, IBCShow, Middleware, Set Top Box, Sweden, Terrestrial