Green Dot Deploys Verimatrix's DVB Broadcast Content Security on Innovative DVB-T Network

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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VCAS for DVB Secures New Digital TV Service from Trinidad and Tobago’s Largest Wireless ISP

AMSTERDAM — IBC 2009 — Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced a landmark customer deployment of its Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for DVB by Green Dot Limited, the largest wireless ISP in the twin-island Caribbean republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Green Dot is extending its carrier-class infrastructure to deliver digital TV via a DVB-T wireless network for complete coverage on both islands.

To reduce obstacles for subscribers, Green Dot chose to initially launch the digital TV service without an IP-based return path on the network. VCAS for DVB, designed to handle a wide range of network topologies including terrestrial broadcast-only networks, enabled Green Dot to quickly deploy the service with a removable security component for premium content. The basic digital TV subscription will offer more than 40 standard definition channels. The operator has plans to attract 100,000 subscribers over the next three years.

“Verimatrix offers a progressive approach to content security for DVB networks that has enabled us to launch a compelling digital TV service today, while creating a cost-effective upgrade path for our network and our subscribers,” said Ketan Patel, managing director of Green Dot Limited. “The team is extremely supportive and knowledgeable about this market and we are confident that Verimatrix is the right content security partner to help grow our subscriber and revenue base.”

VCAS for DVB takes full advantage of the capabilities of current generation set-top box system-on-chip (SOC) platforms to secure receiver devices that will never have access to a direct return path to the head-end. Verimatrix’s advanced client design incorporates passive, active and adaptive security features making the set-top an elusive and moving target for potential hackers.

“We are excited about working with Green Dot on this one-way digital TV deployment. It is market validation that our flexible content security solution for broadcast-only networks is a viable alternative to legacy approaches,” said Steve Oetegenn, chief sales and marketing officer, Verimatrix.