DRM (Digital Rights Management) News

NDS and ACCESS Systems Europe to Bring Pay-TV and FTA Channels to Connected TVs
Sep 2, 2009 – NDS is teaming up with ACCESS Systems Europe to integrate the NDS InfiniteTV™ hybrid content platform with ACCESS' NetFront™ Browser to bring Pay-TV and free-to-air (FTA) channels to connected TVs without the need for a set-top box (STB).
News categories: NDS Group, ACCESS Co., Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, IBCShow, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

ViXS® Xtensiv™ Delivers Powerful Application Software for Multimedia
Sep 1, 2009 – ViXS Systems has announced the availability of its new Xtensiv™ software for Set Top Box (STB), PC and Consumer Electronics (CE) manufacturers designed to accelerate software development and help deliver extraordinary multimedia solutions.
News categories: ViXS Systems, Blu-ray, Camcorder, Digital TV, DRM, DVD, DVR, Home Server, Media Player, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

Widevine Demos DRM and Video Optimization at IBC
Sep 1, 2009 – Widevine will demonstrate how its DRM and video optimization solutions enable video operators to deliver a branded, high quality entertainment offering to internet-connected consumer platforms, such as Blu-ray players, televisions and iPhones.
News categories: Widevine, DRM, IBCShow, Streaming

QuickPlay Announces 'Mobile Set-Top Box' for TV Service Providers
Aug 24, 2009 – QuickPlay Media has unveiled its new Mobile Set-Top Box solution. The solution will enable TV service providers to easily extend set-top box capabilities beyond the living room to popular consumer electronic and mobile devices.
News categories: QuickPlay, Cable TV, Digital TV, DRM, IPTV, Media Player, Middleware, Placeshifting, Portable, Set Top Box

Cloakware Introduces DTCP-IP Media Player Solution
Aug 12, 2009 – Cloakware (JSE: NPN) has announced its DTCP-IP Media Player solution, designed to enable cable operators to secure and monetize programming content within the home entertainment network.
News categories: Cloakware, Cable TV, Content Protection, DRM, Media Player, Smart Home

NDS @ IBC 2009: Delivering the Future of TV
Jul 17, 2009 – NDS has announced that its activities at this year's IBC will reaffirm its commitment to helping pay-TV operators become and stay market leaders NDS will showcase the industry's most comprehensive range of proven and innovative new technologies.
News categories: NDS Group, Conditional Access, Content Protection, DRM, IBCShow, Metaverse, Middleware, Set Top Box

Conditional Access Technologies to Post Nearly $1.4 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2014
Jun 15, 2009 – In 2008 Conditional Access technologies earned revenue of nearly $1.3 billion worldwide and will continue to grow, adding nearly $105 million more in annual revenue by 2014, according to a new study from ABI Research.
News categories: ABI Research, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DRM, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite

AACS Finalizes Managed Copy for Blu-ray Discs
Jun 12, 2009 – The AACS licensing authority has finalized specifications that would allow consumers to make legal copies of Blu-ray content, but that will require new hardware.
News categories: AACS, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DRM, Gaming, Smart Home

Sonic Solutions Selects Widevine for Video Optimization and DRM
Jun 8, 2009 – Widevine® and Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) have announced that Widevine adaptive streaming, interactive DVD/Blu-ray features and DRM will help facilitate Roxio® CinemaNow® digital entertainment on broadband-enabled consumer electronics.
News categories: Widevine, Sonic Solutions, Blu-ray, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, DVR, Gaming, Media Player, Smart TV, Streaming, Tablet, USA