VCAS Software-based Content Security Provides Flexibility Needed to Scale with Fast-Growing Czech Republic Network Operator
Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced at IBC2007 that its Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) has been deployed to secure VOLNÝ’s new IPTV offering. VOLNÝ TV is using Verimatrix’s VCAS for IPTV system to protect premium content on its TV service.
Through the advanced application of Internet cryptography, including PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and X.509 digital certificates, VCAS offers much higher levels of content security than traditional smartcard systems and automatically identifies content security breaches. VCAS is designed for use in two-way and hybrid networks and easily integrated with VOLNÝ’s other system components, including middleware from Itonis and set-top boxes from Motorola Kreatel. Verimatrix’s vast partner ecosystem offers network operators, like VOLNÝ, the widest choice of components and operational flexibility in the industry.
VOLNÝ is one of the first Czech telecommunications operators with its own high-speed Internet network based on the state-of-the-art ADSL2+ technology covering 40 percent of all fixed phone lines in Czech Republic. VOLNÝ is able to offer IPTV service together with data and voice services in high quality at low prices. VOLNÝ TV is a response to the growing demand for entertainment. VOLNÝ TV is currently available in Prague and Brno, exclusively on VOLNÝ’s own network. Coverage expansion is planned for the next months.
“It is of paramount importance that our personalized television model is totally secure,” said Michaela Hajna, Spokeswoman for VOLNÝ. “Verimatrix delivered a solution which not only added to the overall value of our network, but was cost-effective and quick to implement. An added benefit is that Verimatrix’s solutions allow us to easily scale up our systems as uptake of our network grows.”
“The implementation of VCAS in VOLNÝ TV is another example of our solution’s success in Europe,” said Robert Payne, vice president of Sales, EMEA Verimatrix. “VOLNÝ is one of the most forward-thinking providers of pay-TV in the Czech Republic. It has successfully rolled many services into one easy-to-use package. The pairing is very positive as we work together to deliver top-quality content services to the Czech Republic.”
About VOLNÝ
VOLNÝ is the leading telecommunications service provider in the Czech Republic and a subsidiary of the largest Austrian telecommunications company Telekom Austria. VOLNÝ has been providing voice, Internet and data services as well as network solutions, web hosting, server housing, domain registration and a lot of value added services. In 2005 VOLNÝ became the fastest growing alternative provider of ADSL services and the largest Internet service provider in Czech Republic.
VOLNÝ launched its business activities in 1995. Telekom Austria entered the company in July 2000 becoming the 100% owner and providing the company with a stable background. VOLNÝ holds the Microsoft Certified Partner certificate, foundation member of the NIX.CZ association, CZ.NIC and active member of Association of public telecommunication net providers (APVTS) including its AORTA branch. For more information please visit www.volny.cz
About Verimatrix
Verimatrix sets the standard for software-based content security and revenue enhancement technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of telecommunications providers. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System™ (VCAS) offers a suite of next-generation technologies that protect content and enhance revenue streams, while combating digital piracy wherever it occurs within the distribution chain. The company’s content security experts maintain close relationships with the major Hollywood studios to help address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow. Verimatrix’s customers benefit with most favorable access to premium content, enabling the richest, most versatile viewing experience for their digital video subscribers. For more information on why VCAS is the most widely deployed IPTV content security system with tier one operators, please visit www.verimatrix.com