ViXS Announces XCode 4210 Set-top Box Security Certification with Conax

ViXS’ XCode®4210 set-top box processor provide latest Conax security support to offer high level of security for content distribution

TORONTO — ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of smart network multimedia processors, announced today that Conax has certified XCode® 4210 for the set-top box market. The XCode 4210 set-top box processor from ViXS integrates an advanced security architecture and content protection including the latest technology from Conax, a global leader in security solutions for content delivery and broadcasting.

The XCode 4210 multimedia processor system-on-chip (SOC), already introduced in the market and in production now with customers, uniquely combines state-of-the-art set-top box technology with ViXS’ patented encoding and transcoding technology providing the ability of content mobility in addition to high performance advanced set-top box functionalities.

“Conax actively supports all advancements that can combine enhanced services and proper security”, says Tore Gimse, CTO, Conax. “We are pleased that ViXS has released its XCode 4210 set-top box processor and completed the Conax certification program.”

“ViXS offers the best-in-class set-top box processor integrating transcoding on the market today,” said Sally Daub, President and CEO of ViXS Systems. “The support of the latest security technology from Conax will greatly complement our set-top box solution and will enable our customers to secure the delivery of premium content in a very effective way.”