Conditional Access (CA) News

Verimatrix Broadens Leadership Position as Global Number One in IPTV Content Security
Apr 3, 2008 – Verimatrix is proud to announce that it has been confirmed as the global leader of IPTV content security for the fourth consecutive reporting period.
News categories: Verimatrix, MRG, Conditional Access, Content Protection, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research

Portugal Telecom announces launch of satellite TV offer
Apr 2, 2008 – Portugal Telecom (PT) has announced the launch of its nationwide TV offer through satellite (DTH - direct to home), which will complement the existing IPTV offer.
News categories: Portugal Telecom, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DVR, Mobile, Portugal, Satellite

MRG's Global IPTV Market Leaders Report Reflects Market Resilience
Apr 2, 2008 – MRG has announced new leaders in the 'Global IPTV Market Leaders Report -- March 2008,' which tracks the top 120 IPTV vendors in 24 regional sub-segments based on the installed base of 6 video systems products in over 650 IPTV Operations.
News categories: MRG, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Middleware, Set Top Box

Kabel Deutschland opens up to CI
Mar 28, 2008 – In a revolutionary move for European cable operators Kabel Deutschland KDG will open up its network to cable tuners with a CI (Common Interface) module.
News categories: Kabel Deutschland, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Germany, Set Top Box

China Digital TV Displays Leading Digital TV Technologies at 16th Annual China Content Broadcasting Network Conference
Mar 25, 2008 – China Digital TV Holding (NYSE: STV) exhibited its newest products and services at the 16th Annual China Content Broadcasting Network (CCBN) Conference at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing from March 21st to 23rd, 2008.
News categories: China Digital TV Holding, Cable TV, CAM, CCBN, China, Conditional Access

ViXS Systems and China Digital TV Collaborate to Develop Ultra Secure PC TV Solution
Mar 21, 2008 – ViXS Systems and China Digital TV (NYSE: STV) have announced an ultra secure PC-based digital TV capture solution and Conditional Access PCI card co-developed by the two companies.
News categories: ViXS Systems, China Digital TV, Cable TV, China, Conditional Access, Digital TV, ICs, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor

Irdeto Selected by Leading Chinese Cable Network to Secure Digital Migration for One Million Subscribers
Mar 21, 2008 – Irdeto (JSE: NPN) has announced that Shanxi Cable Broadcasting Network has chosen the Irdeto Digital TV conditional access solution. Under the agreement, Irdeto will deliver one million smart cards over the next 24 months.
News categories: Irdeto, Cable TV, CAM, CCBN, China, Conditional Access, Digital TV

China Digital TV Announces Dongguan Broadcasting Network and Media Development Corporation's One Millionth Smart Card Purchase
Mar 19, 2008 – China Digital TV (NYSE: STV) has announced that Dongguan Broadcasting Network and Media Development Corporation has purchased their one millionth smart card from China Digital TV.
News categories: China Digital TV Holding, Cable TV, CAM, China, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Subscribers

WEGENER Receives $1.6 million order from Conklin-Intracom for IPTV Equipment
Mar 18, 2008 – Wegener (Nasdaq: WGNR) has announced receipt of an order totaling over $1.6 million from Conklin-Intracom for SMD 515 IPTV set top boxes to support the IPTV offerings of multiple telco operators.
News categories: Wegener, Conklin-Intracom, Conditional Access, DVR, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box