SecureMedia and Goal Technology Solutions Embrace "Broadband Over Powerlines" to Distribute Secure Digital Entertainment

Leading South African ISP adopts the award-winning Encryptonite One™ System for its innovative “Smart Grid” IPTV

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA and IPTV WORLD FORUM, DUBAI — Goal Technology Solutions, the leading provider of ISP Services based in Johannesburg, South Africa and SecureMedia, the technology leader in open content protection software for secure video and multimedia delivery over IP networks, today announced that Goal Technology Solutions will launch its comprehensive end-to-end IPTV Triple Play services across it’s GoalNet Network, protected by SecureMedia’s award-winning Encryptonite ONE CA/DRM System. Based on their expanding Fiber-To-The-Kiosk (FTTK) and Powerline Communication (PLC) access network deployment, Goal Technology Solutions is able to offer secure, world-class television programming and interactive services to their installed base of subscribers with plans to extend this service to other major population centers in South Africa and neighbouring territories.

Recent winner of the Africa Telecom People Award for “Best Private Initiative for Africa”, Goal Technology Solutions was established in 2004 to provide customers with cost-effective and reliable broadband Internet services into businesses and homes in South Africa. Today, Goal Technology Solutions can deliver a full-featured Triple Play service package, including high-speed Internet, high resolution video streaming and picture sharing and VoIP, over their hybrid state-of-the-art fiber optic and Power Line Communication, which uses existing electricity lines as carrier for communications.

Adrian Maguire, Chief Executive Officer of Goal Technology Solutions, said, “Our commitment with our GoalNet Network is ‘Broadband for All’ utilizing the power of ‘Smart Grid’ telecommunications. The DRM solution to advance this technology required flexibility, scalability and security persistence and only SecureMedia’s Encryptonite One System met those requirements. We appreciate SecureMedia’s knowledge and experience and now our customers can enjoy a wealth of premium entertainment services while we can capture additional revenue.”

“SecureMedia is excited to partner with Goal Technology Solutions on this truly innovative venture utilizing smart electricity grid and provide the digital security required for premium entertainment,” said Fred Ellis, COO of SecureMedia. “The ability to access SecureMedia protected triple play services delivered directly into the home via an ordinary wall socket is a testament to the power and flexibility of our Encryptonite One System.”

For more information visit us at IPTV World Forum Middle East and Africa, Jumeirah beach Hotel, Dubai, 3 – 4 November 2008 – Stand 3.