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GTPL offers cable TV directly on Samsung TVs using TVKey
May 9, 2024 – GTPL Hathway has launched linear television content on connected TVs using NAGRA's TVKey Cloud, enabling secure TV viewing on Samsung TVs without the need for a set-top box.
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NAGRA, GTPL Hathway, Samsung, Nancy Goldberg, Anirudhsinh Jadeja, Cable TV, Content Protection, Digital TV, India, Smart TV
3 million SVOD subscriptions shared in the Nordics
May 6, 2024 – According to Mediavision, despite the efforts of the media industry, more than three million SVOD subscriptions in the Nordics are shared, with only a marginal decrease of ~250,000 in the last year.
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Mediavision, Fredrik Liljeqvist, Content Protection, Denmark, Digital TV, Finland, Market Research, Norway, Sweden
Piracy on social media and messaging apps grows in Asia Pacific
May 2, 2024 – AVIA has published its 2024 piracy survey. Despite a decrease in piracy on pirate TV boxes, pirate apps and streaming or torrent websites, the survey shows an increase in the incidence of piracy across Asia.
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Asia Video Industry Association, Matt Cheetham, Asia, Content Protection, Digital TV, Market Research
Scalstrm and EZDRM partner on video content security
Apr 30, 2024 – Scalstrm and EZDRM have announced a partnership combining Scalstrm's video streaming technology with EZDRM's DRMaaS solutions, creating a secure end-to-end video delivery ecosystem.
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EZDRM, Scalstrm, Olga Kornienko, Ola Bengtsson, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DRM, Streaming, Worldwide
RTL Luxembourg deploys Verimatrix to protect auto racing from piracy
Apr 30, 2024 – Verimatrix (Paris:VMX) has announced that RTL Luxembourg has selected the Verimatrix Streamkeeper Multi-DRM solution to ensure the security of its motorsport content and protect its related revenues.
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Verimatrix, RTL Luxembourg, Andrew Bear, Tom Weber, Digital TV, DRM, Luxembourg
Amagi integrates Intertrust DRM for FAST services
Apr 16, 2024 – Amagi and Intertrust have announced a joint solution that integrates Amagi's CLOUDPORT platform for streaming channels with Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM service to protect FAST content.
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Amagi, Intertrust, Billy Romero, Ali Hodjat, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DRM, Streaming, Worldwide
Agora and EZDRM partner on content protection for live broadcasting
Apr 11, 2024 – Agora (NASDAQ: API) has partnered with EZDRM to integrate its real-time engagement APIs with EZDRM's content protection to deliver secure, end-to-end media streaming.
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Agora, EZDRM, Tony Zhao, Olga Kornienko, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DRM, NABShow, Streaming, UX, Worldwide
Intertrust partners with GeoComply for geolocation-enabled content protection
Apr 12, 2024 – Intertrust and GeoComply have partnered to provide a robust solution for content owners and streaming services to control where and how their digital content is delivered and consumed.
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Intertrust, GeoComply, Ali Hodjat, James Clark, Digital TV, DRM, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide
DigiCAP, Sinclair and Eonti automate ATSC 3.0 security certificate management
Apr 12, 2024 – DigiCAP has announced that Sinclair will install the first system to automate ATSC 3.0 security certificate management, in collaboration with digital certificate management company Eonti.
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DigiCAP, Sinclair, Eonti, Paul Spinelli, Oscar Marcia, ATSC 3, Content Protection, Digital TV, USA
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