Leading telecommunications manufacturer and service provider in the Slovak Republic adopts the award-winning Encryptonite ONE™ DRM System
IBC2009, Amsterdam—13 SEPTEMBER 2009—SecureMedia, the technology leader in open content protection software for secure video and multimedia delivery over IP networks and Antik Technology, a leading manufacturer and solution provider with its own IPTV operation in Slovakia, announced today that the Encryptonite ONE™ System will provide non-stop security for the Juice Family of Home Media and Communication Centers that are specially designed for Eastern Europe, offering maximum use of entertainment services at a reasonable price.
The Juice Family of Home Media and Communication Centers provide a complete home entertainment experience of IP TV and Video in HD quality as well as videos, photos and music with an option for WiFi Internet connection. Although designed for IPTV broadcasters, Juice is also well suited for use in hotels, schools, and hospitals.
“We are delighted that SecureMedia have chosen to work with us,’’ said Igor Kolla, COO of Antik Technology. “Based on predictions from Informa Telecoms & Media that Eastern Europe will anticipate a 520 per cent growth in digital TV over the next two years, we have a strategic blueprint to winning customers in our region and throughout Eastern Europe which is based on our innovative Encryptonite ONE™ System-secured platform solution and the knowledge from our successful IPTV operation.”
“We are very excited to work with Antik Technology, an innovator who aim to be a specialized leader across Eastern European markets,” said Fred Ellis, COO of SecureMedia. “Now with the robust digital protection of the Encryptonite ONE™ System securing Antik Technology’s Home Media and Communication Centers and middleware platform, today’s leading international studios and networks can deliver content, both live streams and on demand, and safely experiment with new ways to enable our customers to earn revenue.”
The award-winning Encryptonite ONE™ System is today’s proven multi-format, multi-platform CA/DRM software solution that provides the highest levels of digital content security while offering operational efficiencies and extended value. Approved by all major film studios and TV broadcasters, the Encryptonite ONE System allows telcos, broadband and cable operators to acquire distribution rights to the most compelling broadcast channels and VOD programming. Its unique system design features an ultra-light, processor-efficient client that can be deployed on virtually any consumer media appliance to allow ubiquitous secure content distribution on current and future set-top boxes, PCs, portable players and mobile phones. Employing a patented, common encryption scheme for both broadcast and VOD content and through its exclusive EverLock™ process, the Encryptonite ONE System is the only solution available today that enables persistent and efficient protection of content at all times in distribution and storage including in DVR and nDVR applications. Newest innovations include exclusive platform extensions that allow for selectable digital forensics to track, identify and deter piracy of valued content (IdentiFind™), support for DVB Simulcrypt enabling DVB-T,-C,-S and -H services (SecureCast™), rapid middleware integration to speed time-to-market (CodeConnect™), and configurable security parameters for diverse quality content (TrustAdjust™).
Antik Technology will be demonstrating at IBC 2009 Stand 632 Hall 12 IPTV ZONE
SecureMedia will be demonstrating at IBC 2009, Stand 734 Hall 12 IPTV ZONE
About Antik technology
Antik Technology is a joint venture of a Slovakia based corporation Antik computers & communications, and Czech company Wolf Hill. Both companies are dedicated to a long-term development of hardware and software. Antik computers & communications is also a leading provider of triple play services in Košice, the second largest city in Slovakia. More information at www.antiktech.sk
About SecureMedia
SecureMedia is the world’s most experienced provider of proven open platform content protection software for the delivery of video-on-demand, IPTV, multimedia, music and other digital content over cable, satellite and broadband IP networks. Recipient of the industry’s two highest awards for best content protection; the IPTV World Series Award and the TelcoTV Visions Award, SecureMedia was the first company to introduce the Hollywood studios and leading broadcasters to the advantages of software-based content security systems. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, SecureMedia enables “Entertainment Everywhere!™” by delivering innovative digital media content security solutions including the popular Encryptonite ONE™ System CA/DRM software suite, the eONE™ Virtual Set Top Box for PC and MAC, the eONE™ PC Media Player and comprehensive software developer kits for IP-supported devices. More information at www.securemedia.com
SecureMedia is a registered trademark and Encryptonite ONE, CodeConnect, IdentiFind, EverLock, SecureCast, TrustAdjust and Enabling Entertainment Everywhere! are trademarks of Cavalier Telephone and TV. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
SecureMedia
Jim Welch
jwelch@securemedia.com
+1 508-400-2175
Antik Technology
Igor Kolla
kolla@antik.sk
+421 905 642128
