Digital TV News: Irdeto

Multichoice linear subscribers down 1.8 million YoY
Nov 12, 2024 – MultiChoice has released an update for the six months ended 30 September 2024. On a YoY basis, the company's linear subscriber base declined by 11% or 1.8m subscribers to 14.9m active subscribers.
News categories: Multichoice, Africa, Content Protection, Digital TV, Results, Satellite, South Africa, Streaming, Subscribers

Bitmovin player and analytics integrated into Irdeto streaming platform
Sep 14, 2024 – Bitmovin's Player and Analytics suite has been integrated into the Irdeto Experience streaming platform, offering operators smooth streaming and advanced advertising and security features.
News categories: Bitmovin, Irdeto, Stefan Lederer, Andrew Bunten, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Digital TV, Media Player, Streaming, Worldwide

TO THE NEW selected by Irdeto as UX technology partner
Sep 13, 2024 – TO THE NEW (TTN) has been selected by Irdeto as a technology partner for delivering a consistent user experience (UX) on devices in the Irdeto aggregation platform ecosystem.
News categories: TO THE NEW, Irdeto, Narinder Kumar, Andrew Bunten, Digital TV, Mobile, Set Top Box, Smart TV, UX, Worldwide

Irdeto powers Akash Digital TV's DTH platform and companion app
Sep 13, 2024 – Irdeto has announced that it is powering Akash Digital TV's new DTH HD platform for Bangladesh. Building on a longstanding partnership, Akash's new set-top boxes now include Irdeto middleware.
News categories: Irdeto, Akash, Andrew Bunten, Anowarul Azim, Apps, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

Irdeto integrates Evergent subscription management and monetization
Aug 29, 2024 – Irdeto has selected Evergent as technology partner for subscription management and monetization within the Irdeto Experience Platform, its streaming aggregation platform.
News categories: Evergent, Irdeto, Vijay Sajja, Doug Lowther, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, Worldwide

MultiChoice Group reports results for the year ended March 2024
Jun 12, 2024 – MultiChoice has reported results for the year ended March 2024. Active subscribers declined by 9% YoY, mainly due to a 13% decline in the Rest of Africa business. The South African business declined by 5%.
News categories: MultiChoice, Africa, Content Protection, Digital TV, Results, Satellite, South Africa, Streaming, Subscribers

Irdeto certifies security on latest Amlogic HD broadcast chipsets
May 28, 2024 – Amlogic has extended its partnership with Irdeto by achieving certification to use Irdeto's security solutions on its latest generation of HD broadcast chipsets, the S805C1.
News categories: Amlogic, Irdeto, James Xie, Andrew Bunten, BroadcastAsia, Content Protection, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Worldwide

Irdeto releases 'State of the Video Entertainment Industry' report
Mar 14, 2024 – Irdeto, with Caretta Research, has released research that explores the current state of the video streaming market, with increasing revenues remaining a major challenge for service providers.
News categories: Irdeto, Caretta Research, Andrew Bunten, Digital TV, Market Research, Worldwide

Irdeto launches CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM with Skardin
Dec 14, 2023 – Irdeto has announced the commercial launch of its CI Plus 2.0 USB Conditional Access Module (CAM) in partnership with Skardin, making CI Plus technology available across the globe.
News categories: Irdeto, Skardin, Andrew Bunten, Kevin Yu, CAM, Digital TV, Smart TV, Worldwide