SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Sep 13, 2012) - Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced that its ViewRight ONE secure client management framework won the CSI Award for Best in Content Protection. The solution was recognized for its ability to successfully provide multi-network client device support for emerging hybrid network deployments, blending broadcast, IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) services into a unified user experience.
"Multi-network, multi-screen video services are becoming 'must have' features on the roadmap of competitive video service operators around the world," said Goran Nastic, editor, CSI Magazine. "We chose to recognize ViewRight ONE as it supports a full range of DVB, IPTV and OTT hybrid network security configurations, helping pay-TV operators expand their service offerings and reach the widest possible audience. Congratulations to Verimatrix on winning this highly competitive award."
As a key component of the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) platform, ViewRight ONE is a new secure client management framework that is integrated within each set-top box (STB) or embedded CE device in a pay-TV system to provide a single logical point of control for content streams from multiple services. A single operational client subsystem provides benefits for both the integration partner and the operator. Enabling a transparent consumer experience within a multi-network offering with unified rights management as the foundation of a compelling service value proposition.
The CSI Awards, which celebrated their tenth anniversary this year, are among the most prestigious and competitive technology awards in the industry, designed to recognize and reward innovation and excellence in the cable, satellite, broadcast, IPTV, telco, internet/online/OTT video, mobile TV and associated sectors.
"ViewRight ONE leverages the many man years of technology development and implementation expertise invested in Verimatrix's network-specific ViewRight client library implementations," said Tom Munro, CEO, Verimatrix. "This real-world implementation experience was instrumental in the development of the solution. We are delighted to win this prestigious CSI Award, as it is reflective of the dedication that Verimatrix has to providing innovative and robust revenue security solutions for multi-network deployments."
The awards were announced at IBC on Friday 7 September 2012 and were a highlight of an overall IBC event where Verimatrix demonstrated its leadership in multi-network revenue security, with an emphasis on its unique ability to provide cost-effective broadcast security while easing the transition to hybrid broadcast/IP networks.
About Verimatrix
Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) and ViewRight® solutions offer an innovative approach for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV operators to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models. As the recognized leader in software-based security solutions for premier service providers, Verimatrix has pioneered the 3-Dimensional Security approach that offers flexible layers of protection techniques to address evolving business needs and revenue threats. Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, industry organizations, and its unmatched partner ecosystem enables Verimatrix to provide a unique perspective on digital TV business issues beyond content security as operators seek to deliver compelling new services. Verimatrix is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com, our Pay TV Views blog and follow us at @verimatrixinc, Facebook and LinkedIn to join the conversation.
About the CSI Awards
The CSI Awards are one of the most comprehensive and competitive technology awards anywhere in the world, designed to reward technical and product marketing excellence in the cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcasting, mobile and IPTV sectors. The awards are judged independently of CSI by a panel of experts that includes practicing and former heads of engineering and operations from some of the world's most important network operators, well-respected consultants and senior industry analysts. In previous years there were between 15 and 20 people on the awards panel -- a figure that allowed judges to specialise in their areas of greatest knowledge/experience, and which also provides assurance that the final result will take into account diverse opinions and backgrounds. For more information, please visit http://www.csimagazine.com/awards/