TiVo and Verimatrix Partner to Enable Advanced Multi-Screen Services With Single Security Authority

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - Sep 5, 2012) - IBC 2012 -- TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), a leader in the advanced television entertainment market, and Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced a partnership that will enable operators around the world to provide a fully integrated video experience for their subscribers while protecting revenue streams through the security features of Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™). The combination of TiVo technology and VCAS software-based security will provide a seamless and safe content choice for video consumption through advanced hybrid set-top boxes (STBs) that utilize TiVo's user interface and through TiVo's tablet, smartphone, and browser-based experiences.

Operators around the globe are increasingly partnering with TiVo to deploy an advanced hybrid television solution throughout the home and across all screens that seamlessly integrates linear channels with operator video on demand, recorded content and broadband or so called over-the-top (OTT) video into a single, easy-to use and navigate user experience. "TiVo Everywhere" as it's called provides the TiVo user experience to subscribers across virtually all screens including mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) as well as through their TiVo PVR. This TiVo ecosystem, in which each screen is anchored to the full look and feel of TiVo, enables smarter television viewing with effortless navigation through all digital entertainment content including linear TV, VOD, PPV and OTT/play services. 

An important layer of this experience is ensuring that the operator's content is secure as it is ported and consumed across devices. This is where Verimatrix VCAS solutions excels and provides a complete security infrastructure for advanced multi-network pay-TV services running the TiVo user interface.

Joshua Danovitz, VP & General Manager, International, TiVo Inc., stated, "We are extremely excited to work with Verimatrix to help expand the TiVo experience to hybrid and IPTV operators around the world that need advanced multi-network security in order to adopt our solution. The reputation of Verimatrix as a trusted security provider makes them a perfect match for TiVo, which prides itself on delivering the ultimate combination of traditional and next-generation television to operators in a quick and collaborative nature."

"The competitive challenges faced by operators demand the deployment of multi-network, multi-screen services. Providing an integrated experience across these touch points demands a sophisticated combination of user interface, metadata and security technologies," said Tom Munro, CEO, Verimatrix. "We feel that a TiVo and Verimatrix partnership provides a compelling combination of strengths to optimize quality, functionality and the consumer experience."

Verimatrix and TiVo made this announcement during IBC 2012, which runs from Sept.7-11 in Amsterdam.

About TiVo
Founded in 1997, TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) developed the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Today TiVo is a global leader in advanced television service for virtually any platform or device. TiVo offers its service directly to consumers, and also distributes its technology and services through solutions tailored for cable, satellite and broadcasting companies. Since its founding, TiVo has evolved into the ultimate single-solution media center by combining its patented DVR technologies and universal cable box capabilities with the ability to aggregate, search and deliver millions of pieces of broadband, cable and broadcast content directly to the television. TiVo also continues to weave itself into the fabric of the media industry by providing interactive advertising solutions and audience research and measurement ratings services to the television industry (www.tivo.com).

TiVo and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide. © 2012 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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.