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Join us on October 27 at 11:20 a.m. HKT as Irdeto CEO Graham Kill discusses The Dawning of Media 3.0.
Make an appointment to meet at CASBAA.
Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) CASBAA Convention 2010 Grand Hyatt Hotel, Hong Kong
25-28 October 2010
http://events.casbaa.com/convention/
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Hibox provides digital hospitality solutions including a hotel TV system, mobile apps, and tools for staff like housekeepers. Their TV solution allows hotels to provide guests with live TV, on-demand movies, guest messaging and more through an customizable interface. It can also be used in healthcare settings. Hibox emphasizes online hosting over on-site servers, Bring Your Own Content, and monthly subscriptions over long contracts. Their solutions help hotels and properties create engaging digital experiences for guests and improve staff communication and workflows.
The document describes the Hibox Aura IPTV & OTT platform. It allows content delivery to any device anywhere and anytime through a customizable platform. The platform offers live TV, video on demand, electronic program guides and other features. It can be integrated with set-top boxes, smart TVs, mobile and web applications. Hibox provides the tools and support for content providers to build engaging user experiences and monetize their services.
Media convergence is merging various communications outlets through digital platforms, making content available across different media. This includes innovations like mobile music downloads, e-papers, and online streaming. India has high mobile penetration with over 750 million subscriptions. Technological developments are expanding devices and opportunities for content distribution and monetization, though challenges remain around content protection, audience measurement, and monetizing all platforms.
The document discusses Telefónica's experience with digital content creation and funding models. It notes that Telefónica has expanded into content across multiple platforms including pay TV, internet, and mobile. This allows the company to create cross-platform content offers. It also discusses how funding models are adjusting to digital convergence and the importance of flexibility and integration across platforms.
Join us on October 27 at 11:20 a.m. HKT as Irdeto CEO Graham Kill discusses The Dawning of Media 3.0.
Make an appointment to meet at CASBAA.
Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) CASBAA Convention 2010 Grand Hyatt Hotel, Hong Kong
25-28 October 2010
http://events.casbaa.com/convention/
This document discusses opportunities for telecommunications companies (telcos) to generate new revenue streams. It discusses UltraViolet, a digital rights system that allows users to access purchased content across multiple devices. It argues that telcos could offer UltraViolet to access premium content. It also discusses how telcos can monetize location data from mobile networks by providing location insight services to businesses. Finally, it discusses how telcos can capitalize on the growing demand for identity management and security services by leveraging subscriber identity data to improve services and create new revenue streams.
Hibox provides digital hospitality solutions including a hotel TV system, mobile apps, and tools for staff like housekeepers. Their TV solution allows hotels to provide guests with live TV, on-demand movies, guest messaging and more through an customizable interface. It can also be used in healthcare settings. Hibox emphasizes online hosting over on-site servers, Bring Your Own Content, and monthly subscriptions over long contracts. Their solutions help hotels and properties create engaging digital experiences for guests and improve staff communication and workflows.
The document describes the Hibox Aura IPTV & OTT platform. It allows content delivery to any device anywhere and anytime through a customizable platform. The platform offers live TV, video on demand, electronic program guides and other features. It can be integrated with set-top boxes, smart TVs, mobile and web applications. Hibox provides the tools and support for content providers to build engaging user experiences and monetize their services.
Media convergence is merging various communications outlets through digital platforms, making content available across different media. This includes innovations like mobile music downloads, e-papers, and online streaming. India has high mobile penetration with over 750 million subscriptions. Technological developments are expanding devices and opportunities for content distribution and monetization, though challenges remain around content protection, audience measurement, and monetizing all platforms.
The document discusses Telefónica's experience with digital content creation and funding models. It notes that Telefónica has expanded into content across multiple platforms including pay TV, internet, and mobile. This allows the company to create cross-platform content offers. It also discusses how funding models are adjusting to digital convergence and the importance of flexibility and integration across platforms.
Nokia Corporation is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers headquartered in Finland. It is best known for its mobile phones but also produces telecommunications infrastructure equipment. Nokia operates through three divisions - Mobile Phones, Multimedia, and Networks. It sells mobile devices and provides equipment and services to operators and enterprises worldwide. Nokia has a large presence in Asia-Pacific with regional headquarters in Singapore. It manufactures products in Korea, China, and has research centers in Japan and China. Nokia has a long history dating back to 1865 and has transitioned from forestry to rubber to cables to telecommunications. It is a global leader in mobile technology.
This document provides an overview of smart TVs and their differences from IPTV. It discusses the interaction model of smart TVs as "lean back" compared to smartphones and PCs. Content from services like Netflix is very important for smart TV platforms. The document also outlines some of the key technologies involved in smart TVs like hardware, user interfaces, application frameworks, and streaming standards.
Liberty Global is an international cable company that provides television, broadband internet, and telephone services through its networks across Europe and Latin America. It connects over 20 million customers through its networks in 13 countries. Liberty Global focuses on building and upgrading its hybrid fiber-coaxial networks to deliver innovative digital services like high-speed broadband, IPTV, video-on-demand, and mobile services. It invests in research and development to continually improve its networks and rollout new technologies to enhance the customer experience.
Starcor IPTV/OTT Solution. The IntroductionStarcor
STARCOR is a professional end-to-end OTT/IPTV solution provider along with other comprehensive services like operation service and big data service. STARCOR has been continuously committing to develop high-quality and perfect-user-experience products for both domestic and oversea clients .
This document provides an agenda and overview of strategic OTT development. It discusses OTT from the perspective of the end user experience and value to operators. It examines leading company OTT propositions and strategies, as well as content collaboration challenges. Finally, it explores potential OTT strategies companies can take going forward, including opportunities in devices, platforms, and leveraging content, applications, and improving the user experience across multiple dimensions.
Multiplatform Managed OTT-TV is a promising opportunity for Telco ready to combine their direct-to-consumer services with white-label online video services for independent content providers - This presentation is a quick summary of our last 10+ yrs experience in this sector.
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The document discusses emerging trends in online video consumption and prosumer content. It notes that barriers to video creation and distribution have lowered, allowing creators to produce high-quality content at lower costs. Meanwhile, streaming sites and video sharing have become mainstream. Prosumer content creators are motivated by sharing and self-promotion rather than direct monetization, as business models for the "long tail" are still emerging. Traditional broadcasters see web distribution as both an opportunity and a threat to their business models.
OpenTV presentation for dutch media and technology groupMartijn Kole
The document provides an overview of Kudelski Group, a digital security company. It discusses the company's history beginning in 1951 in professional audio and its evolution over 50+ years into a world leader in digital security. Key details include the company having over 2,000 employees, $1.05 billion in 2009 revenues, and investing $210 million annually in R&D. The document also outlines the company's strategic focus areas and global customer base in digital television solutions and physical access solutions.
Thu Do is a pioneering product company and a leader in consulting, providing and deploying technology services and solutions - television (OTT). With nearly 14 years of experience in building and developing technology service solutions for digital providers and television and telecommunications organizations/businesses in the Vietnamese and international markets, we strive to become a globally trusted provider of solution, technology and service platforms, creating value for our customers, enhancing success for our employees, and contributing in a positive way to the community.
Consumers’ expectation is rising for highly visual and engaging content. Using a seasoned systems integrator and Agile methodology, organizations can effectively and quickly test and deploy multiscreen video delivery, thus meeting consumer expectations.
Wipro's "Play My Content" solution allows content owners, media companies, and communications service providers to monetize and distribute high-definition multimedia content to consumers on any device. The solution includes a digital content store, rights management, secure streaming, analytics, and monetization through payments and advertising. It addresses the challenge of securely delivering valuable media assets to users in demand for on-the-go access, while protecting content and generating revenue.
Nexuswerkz provides turnkey IPTV platforms and consulting services. They offer Xenia for the hospitality sector and Orion for community TV. Xenia enhances customer loyalty and increases revenue through personalized services. Orion offers live streaming, video on demand, and social features for niche communities. Nexuswerkz helps clients with business strategy, technology, content, operations, and marketing.
This document discusses strategies for broadcasters to thrive in a changing TV landscape with increased competition from online players like Netflix and YouTube. It recommends that broadcasters:
1) Design personalized experiences for different viewer segments across their lifecycle.
2) Emphasize and extend their "live" experiences of sports, news and events across devices to foster a sense of community.
3) Consider offering their content delivery as a service with predictable costs rather than owning all infrastructure, to reduce costs and allow for fast innovation.
This document discusses content management platforms for mobile network operators. It describes challenges around aging content and new opportunities in mobile advertising and third-party services. The document then introduces the X-manager content management system, highlighting its features like support for multiple sites, channels, editors, and reporting. X-manager allows centralized management of content, user profiles, and advertising campaigns across multiple operators.
Before beginning the article it is necessary to clarify the title. Traditionally, the term “Broadcasting” referred to distribution of radio or video signals, essentially through radio and television stations. The author uses the term “ITcasting” for all companies that distribute contents within the IT field (Information Technology); in other words, any company that uses information technology to distribute contents, including radio and television stations, content producing companies, traditional telephone operators, mobile telephone companies, any company that distributes its contents through the Internet, and even contents generated by the user (UGC, User Generated Content).
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IPTV Forum London - New Trends and Platform Strategies for New TVThomas Grota
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As a company, if you feel the ambition to make or develop smart products, you encounter several challenges while doing so. This presentation wants to give you some inspiration in order to select some relevant topics in the context of building smart product for your company.
Introducing smart products involves many different aspects. It is often a more complex discussion than on enabling technologies alone. It can require rethinking of the actual technology & product development, of organizational, engineering & design aspects or even impact your current business model, revenue streams or the market your are in. On the other hand you as a company might be in possession of technology that can enable other companies to create smart products.
Wholesale IPTV/OTT/Mobile platform for MSOs who don't want to spend the time and costs of engineering their own solution in house.
Direct To Consumer TV: Without change to the traditional Pay-TV/cable business model, WORLD PIPE’s video service offering is an Internet-based CATV/SatTV service replacement. WORLD PIPE uses a bi-directional IP-based VPN as the transport medium to send high quality broadcast television from all over the world safely through the Internet directly to the consumer as a managed service. Each consumer owned endpoint becomes an active node on World Pipe’s private network with all traffic encrypted w/128-bit encryption.
Cloudwiredtv provides a hybrid cloud broadcasting solution that allows content to be delivered to any device. Their HD-MDN platform uses adaptive encoding to stream HD quality video to phones, tablets, set-top boxes, TVs and more. This allows broadcasters and network operators to deliver content across multiple screens and generate new revenue streams through video subscriptions and packages. The challenge is optimizing delivery across different networks and devices to provide high quality streaming.
Nokia Corporation is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers headquartered in Finland. It is best known for its mobile phones but also produces telecommunications infrastructure equipment. Nokia operates through three divisions - Mobile Phones, Multimedia, and Networks. It sells mobile devices and provides equipment and services to operators and enterprises worldwide. Nokia has a large presence in Asia-Pacific with regional headquarters in Singapore. It manufactures products in Korea, China, and has research centers in Japan and China. Nokia has a long history dating back to 1865 and has transitioned from forestry to rubber to cables to telecommunications. It is a global leader in mobile technology.
This document provides an overview of smart TVs and their differences from IPTV. It discusses the interaction model of smart TVs as "lean back" compared to smartphones and PCs. Content from services like Netflix is very important for smart TV platforms. The document also outlines some of the key technologies involved in smart TVs like hardware, user interfaces, application frameworks, and streaming standards.
Liberty Global is an international cable company that provides television, broadband internet, and telephone services through its networks across Europe and Latin America. It connects over 20 million customers through its networks in 13 countries. Liberty Global focuses on building and upgrading its hybrid fiber-coaxial networks to deliver innovative digital services like high-speed broadband, IPTV, video-on-demand, and mobile services. It invests in research and development to continually improve its networks and rollout new technologies to enhance the customer experience.
Starcor IPTV/OTT Solution. The IntroductionStarcor
STARCOR is a professional end-to-end OTT/IPTV solution provider along with other comprehensive services like operation service and big data service. STARCOR has been continuously committing to develop high-quality and perfect-user-experience products for both domestic and oversea clients .
This document provides an agenda and overview of strategic OTT development. It discusses OTT from the perspective of the end user experience and value to operators. It examines leading company OTT propositions and strategies, as well as content collaboration challenges. Finally, it explores potential OTT strategies companies can take going forward, including opportunities in devices, platforms, and leveraging content, applications, and improving the user experience across multiple dimensions.
Multiplatform Managed OTT-TV is a promising opportunity for Telco ready to combine their direct-to-consumer services with white-label online video services for independent content providers - This presentation is a quick summary of our last 10+ yrs experience in this sector.
Rethinking the Telcos business models in the age of 5G - Carlos LOPEZ, Telefó...IDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the challenges facing telecom companies in the 5G era as the industry shifts to a digital ecosystem where telecom services compete directly with internet players. It outlines how operators can address these challenges by reinforcing their position in connectivity and partnerships, investing in the best networks and customer care. However, the document also argues that a regulatory framework adapted to the new digital world is needed to foster innovation, investment and a level playing field for operators to compete.
A Telco Road to OTT TV - Telco 2.0 Executive Brainstorm, 29.4.2010Antonio Pavolini
The document discusses emerging trends in online video consumption and prosumer content. It notes that barriers to video creation and distribution have lowered, allowing creators to produce high-quality content at lower costs. Meanwhile, streaming sites and video sharing have become mainstream. Prosumer content creators are motivated by sharing and self-promotion rather than direct monetization, as business models for the "long tail" are still emerging. Traditional broadcasters see web distribution as both an opportunity and a threat to their business models.
OpenTV presentation for dutch media and technology groupMartijn Kole
The document provides an overview of Kudelski Group, a digital security company. It discusses the company's history beginning in 1951 in professional audio and its evolution over 50+ years into a world leader in digital security. Key details include the company having over 2,000 employees, $1.05 billion in 2009 revenues, and investing $210 million annually in R&D. The document also outlines the company's strategic focus areas and global customer base in digital television solutions and physical access solutions.
Thu Do is a pioneering product company and a leader in consulting, providing and deploying technology services and solutions - television (OTT). With nearly 14 years of experience in building and developing technology service solutions for digital providers and television and telecommunications organizations/businesses in the Vietnamese and international markets, we strive to become a globally trusted provider of solution, technology and service platforms, creating value for our customers, enhancing success for our employees, and contributing in a positive way to the community.
Consumers’ expectation is rising for highly visual and engaging content. Using a seasoned systems integrator and Agile methodology, organizations can effectively and quickly test and deploy multiscreen video delivery, thus meeting consumer expectations.
Wipro's "Play My Content" solution allows content owners, media companies, and communications service providers to monetize and distribute high-definition multimedia content to consumers on any device. The solution includes a digital content store, rights management, secure streaming, analytics, and monetization through payments and advertising. It addresses the challenge of securely delivering valuable media assets to users in demand for on-the-go access, while protecting content and generating revenue.
Nexuswerkz provides turnkey IPTV platforms and consulting services. They offer Xenia for the hospitality sector and Orion for community TV. Xenia enhances customer loyalty and increases revenue through personalized services. Orion offers live streaming, video on demand, and social features for niche communities. Nexuswerkz helps clients with business strategy, technology, content, operations, and marketing.
This document discusses strategies for broadcasters to thrive in a changing TV landscape with increased competition from online players like Netflix and YouTube. It recommends that broadcasters:
1) Design personalized experiences for different viewer segments across their lifecycle.
2) Emphasize and extend their "live" experiences of sports, news and events across devices to foster a sense of community.
3) Consider offering their content delivery as a service with predictable costs rather than owning all infrastructure, to reduce costs and allow for fast innovation.
This document discusses content management platforms for mobile network operators. It describes challenges around aging content and new opportunities in mobile advertising and third-party services. The document then introduces the X-manager content management system, highlighting its features like support for multiple sites, channels, editors, and reporting. X-manager allows centralized management of content, user profiles, and advertising campaigns across multiple operators.
Before beginning the article it is necessary to clarify the title. Traditionally, the term “Broadcasting” referred to distribution of radio or video signals, essentially through radio and television stations. The author uses the term “ITcasting” for all companies that distribute contents within the IT field (Information Technology); in other words, any company that uses information technology to distribute contents, including radio and television stations, content producing companies, traditional telephone operators, mobile telephone companies, any company that distributes its contents through the Internet, and even contents generated by the user (UGC, User Generated Content).
Understanding the Functionality of Digital Signage Systems.pptnishant5555patil
In the realm of modern communication and advertising, digital signage systems have emerged as powerful tools for engaging audiences and delivering dynamic content. We specialize in providing comprehensive insights into the functionality and benefits of digital signage systems. In this detailed guide, we explore how digital signage systems work and their various applications across different industries.
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IPTV new trends and recommendations for planning and roll out strategies - Centralized Platform for Service Delivery and Content Handling - Cost saving while providing enhanced service experience - From service planning to live deployment
As a company, if you feel the ambition to make or develop smart products, you encounter several challenges while doing so. This presentation wants to give you some inspiration in order to select some relevant topics in the context of building smart product for your company.
Introducing smart products involves many different aspects. It is often a more complex discussion than on enabling technologies alone. It can require rethinking of the actual technology & product development, of organizational, engineering & design aspects or even impact your current business model, revenue streams or the market your are in. On the other hand you as a company might be in possession of technology that can enable other companies to create smart products.
Wholesale IPTV/OTT/Mobile platform for MSOs who don't want to spend the time and costs of engineering their own solution in house.
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ASTUTE is a leading mobile application and gaming developer and publisher with over 120 professionals. Their aim is to explore new horizons in mobile app and game development and achieve success by 2012. They develop high quality, localized content for all major platforms that is adapted to different cultures and languages. Their portfolio includes devotional content, festival content for all religions, music apps, movies/TV games, financial apps, messaging apps, social networking apps, and more innovative concepts with global brands.
TRUSTLESS is a startup spin-off of the Trustless Computing Inititative, lead by Rufo Guerreschi, and by key world-class advisors, members and partners of the Trustless Computing Consortium, to pursue via equity funding in alternative to EU R&D public funding.
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TRUSTLESS unique IT security paradigms, and proposed Trustless Computing Certification Body, have been widely discussed and shared with the top world experts and EU officials, through our Free and Safe in Cyberspace event series in Brussels, New York, Brazil; including:Bruce Schneier, Bart Preneel, European Defence Agency Head of Information Superiority, Deputy EDPS, Vice-Chair of EU Parl LIBE Committee, Deputy Head of DG Connect Security and Trust, and many relevant others.
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1. Irdeto Corporate Overview Richard Slot Senior Recruiter Talent Community EMEA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands 01-03-2011 Classification: Confidential
2. About us Founded in 1969 by Ir. Pieter den Toonder 1000 employees, over 500 customers Dual headquarters: Amsterdam and Beijing 25 offices around the world Part of Naspers, multinational media company 10.000 employees, USD $3.7B revenue in FY10 Protect and enable digital assets Content : video, games, maps, eBooks Software: applications, APIs, Oss Platforms : devices, servers Over 1 billion software instances protected
3. Part of a Strong and Stable Multinational Media Company 3.95 million subscribers, 60% of Naspers revenue (US $2.2B in FY10) --- secured by Irdeto US $3.7B revenue in FY10 Double digit annual growth, staff tripled since 2005
4. Irdeto’s Worldwide Presence Headquarters 1,000 employees in 25 offices, approximately half in Research & Development
12. Raised Consumer Expectations 7 Compelling content relevant to me Easy to consume on devices of my choice Connected to my social network
13. Irdeto, Enabling the Connected Day 8 Protecting and enabling the digital assets that create connected experiences for businesses and consumers all over the world.
27. MEDIA 3.0 MEDIA 1.0 Another View of the Media Evolution MEDIA 2.0 Content is king. Content distributors own the consumer Convenience and flexibility are key. More options and access for consumers The consumer is in the center. Everything tailored to one’s preference, habits, social network…
28. Irdeto Solving Key Problems “How do we protect the monetization and ROI of our – and others’ – digital assets from creation, distribution to usage?” “How do we, as pay-media operators, equip ourselves in this new market to remain relevant and competitive to consumers?” Lifecycle security with Irdeto’sCloakware solution Irdeto’s pay-TV solutions for next-gen services
38. Viasat – From Satellite to Online TV Objective – Offer on demand and catch-up TV via Internet to existing satellite and new customers Requirement – Flexible content management: Different user profiles, payments (free, rentable, packaged), geo-restriction, languages, currencies Solution – Irdeto content management: Search, top 10, full description, intelligent category tags, banner ads, payment gateway WMDRM, Silverlight, PlayReady Support Internet Satellite Irdeto Content Management
39. Astro – Differentiated Satellite Pay-TV Objective – Offer VOD and catch-up TV to STBs, PCs and mobile devices to extend brand, reduce churn Requirement – Acquire content from live and production sources, manage a large content library, secure the content, provide the consumer experience, service Astro subscribers and non-Astro subscribers via PPV, launch online service with World Cup (June 2010) Solution – Irdeto content management: A “Media Hub” to acquire, manage, secure, publish, distribute and monetize content on different consumer platforms. IP-connected STB/TV Silverlight , PlayReady DRM support with Smoothstream Broadband & Mobile Irdeto Content Management SMS
40. Telenor – Integrated Quad Play Objective – Offer centralized billing and customer care for voice, data and content services Requirement – Ease of configuration and integration, pay-TV expertise Solution – Irdeto BSS with 360o customer view, support for multi-currency, taxation / languages, pay-TV services Irdeto BSS Broadcast, Broadband, Mobile
41. Sony – “Media Go” Service Hollywood Objective – Grow Media Go service, delivering premium content to Sony and other devices Requirement – Best content protection to meet Hollywood robustness rules Solution – Cloakware technology protecting Marlin DRM on PCs and Sony devices Internet Protected by Cloakware
42. NetFlix – Content via Internet to Any Device Objective: Deliver content via Internet to any device, any time, any where Retain current subscribers Attract on-line subscribers Reduce delivery costs Requirement – Flexibility to support any device of a consumer’s choice Solution – Cloakware technology protecting content consumed on any device Internet iPhone, iPad PS3, Wii Protected by Cloakware "It's possible that within a few years, nearly all Internet-connected consumer electronics devices will include Netflix.“ Reed Hastings, CEO, Netflix
43. Adobe – Secure Content Delivery via Flash Objective – Enable online content delivery and monetization on different platforms Requirement – Flexibility to support any device of choice Solution – Adobe Flash Access supported by Irdeto’s content management solution Control Publish Internet Flash Access DRM License Irdeto Content Management
This is how Irdeto fits into our parent companies, Naspers and MIH. <from Naspers web site>Company Profile / About Naspers Business overviewNaspers is a leading multinational media group, incorporated in 1915 as a public limited liability company and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in September 1994. The company also has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).Over the past two decades the group has evolved from a traditional print media business in one country, to a broad-based e-media company in multiple markets.The group’s principal operations are in internet platforms (focusing on commerce, communities, content, communication and games), pay-television and the provision of related technologies and print media (including publishing, distribution and printing of magazines, newspapers and books). Most of Naspers’s businesses hold leading market positions.The group’s most significant operations are located in South Africa and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, China, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Netherlands, India, Brazil and Thailand. Mission and StrategyNaspers operates platforms that link users to media, e-commerce, advertising, content and means of communication. The strategy is to provide entertainment, trading opportunities, information and the ability to participate to users wherever they are. The group’s expertise lies in the following: • packaging content and creating communities• building brand names around them• running platforms that distribute media products, support e-commerce and sell advertising.Naspers manages paying subscribers, concentrates on the media, trading and communication needs of individual users and also develops and sells useful media technologies. Through its various operations, the group wants to be useful to the communities it serves and use its expertise to that end.
Irdeto continues to realize significant growth through revenue and acquisitions. In fact, the company has nearly tripled its workforce and grown its revenue by double digit percent annually over the past four years. Irdeto achieved these milestones and is prepared for future growth through its continued investments in products as well as the ability to embed innovation, flexibility and environmental consciousness into the very fabric of its organizational structure and physical space.
Digital assets include many things, from music, video, games, software, applications to advertisement content.Devices are increasingly more connected and powerful. Consumers have many choices and expect the convenience of doing what they want, when they want and on any device.Consumers also want social networking, engaging with their family and friends as well as strangers across the Internet with similar interests of watching the same show.Consumers don’t care what networks are used – broadcast, broadband and mobile networks are already easily accessible in many parts of the world to enable service delivery to consumers. The consumer is king, in the center, with the power of choice. Whether you are a content creator, content provider, a device manufacturer or an application / middleware builder, the only way to remain relevant to the consumer is by satisfying his demands and exceeding his expectations better than anyone else.Irdeto enables Irdeto’s customers to fulfill these needs, with solutions and services for many industries and organizations, including pay media operators, game developers, mobile service providers and application owners. Additional background infoThe power of digital technology has afforded us a truly connected world. Each day, we converse with colleagues and friends around the world, share information for business or personal reasons, participate in online communities and enjoy the digital sights and sounds that are delivered to us how, where and when we want. Though behind the scenes, making the connected day a reality is not as simple as a click on a computer or remote control or the touch on a mobile device. To create sustainable growth engines, and maintain the flexibility to address an on demand, choice-driven consumer era requires that content creators and providers securely protect their digital assets from theft or misuse; and yet all the while, continue to develop and deliver compelling media experiences that draw audiences back for more. However, protecting digital assets is not just about music, videos and games. Every day, businesses rely on Irdeto for the assurance that information and digital assets will not be compromised or transgress compliance regulations. Creating Customer Loyalty in a Hyper-Choice Environment Digital content distributors and device manufacturers know that there’s no shortage of options for consumers when it comes to choosing content and devices to play that content. When there’s always another alternative, customer loyalty is at a premium, which makes any compromises to content or devices a risk to a company’s reputation and bottom line. Irdeto thrives when it comes to protecting high quality content on a variety of platforms including TVs, video recorders, set-top boxes, PCs, video game consoles, mobile phones, and any portable media devices. Irdeto technology enables content creators and distributors to maximize the value of their digital assets through secure, flexible environments that respond to consumers who take charge of how, where, what, and when they want to tune in to digital content. For business customers, Irdeto allays a company’s fear of compromised digital content, allowing them to focus on what they do best. Life Cycle Security is KeyIrdeto believes that the most effective way of protecting and securing digital assets is through a proactive approach that prevents hackers, misuse and theft before it strikes. Since the digital life cycle is only as strong as the weakest link in the chain, Irdeto protects digital assets at every point from idea generation to product creation and all the way through final delivery to the home or office. Irdeto also recognizes the proliferation of digital content on various devices including televisions, mobile phones, game consoles, and media devices, and has designed its technology to protect all digital content regardless of the network, device or platform on which it was built or where it will be displayed.
Digital assets include many things, from music, video, games, software, applications to advertisement content.Devices are increasingly more connected and powerful. Consumers have many choices and expect the convenience of doing what they want, when they want and on any device.Consumers also want social networking, engaging with their family and friends as well as strangers across the Internet with similar interests of watching the same show.Consumers don’t care what networks are used – broadcast, broadband and mobile networks are already easily accessible in many parts of the world to enable service delivery to consumers. The consumer is king, in the center, with the power of choice. Whether you are a content creator, content provider, a device manufacturer or an application / middleware builder, the only way to remain relevant to the consumer is by satisfying his demands and exceeding his expectations better than anyone else.Irdeto enables Irdeto’s customers to fulfill these needs, with solutions and services for many industries and organizations, including pay media operators, game developers, mobile service providers and application owners. Additional background infoThe power of digital technology has afforded us a truly connected world. Each day, we converse with colleagues and friends around the world, share information for business or personal reasons, participate in online communities and enjoy the digital sights and sounds that are delivered to us how, where and when we want. Though behind the scenes, making the connected day a reality is not as simple as a click on a computer or remote control or the touch on a mobile device. To create sustainable growth engines, and maintain the flexibility to address an on demand, choice-driven consumer era requires that content creators and providers securely protect their digital assets from theft or misuse; and yet all the while, continue to develop and deliver compelling media experiences that draw audiences back for more. However, protecting digital assets is not just about music, videos and games. Every day, businesses rely on Irdeto for the assurance that information and digital assets will not be compromised or transgress compliance regulations. Creating Customer Loyalty in a Hyper-Choice Environment Digital content distributors and device manufacturers know that there’s no shortage of options for consumers when it comes to choosing content and devices to play that content. When there’s always another alternative, customer loyalty is at a premium, which makes any compromises to content or devices a risk to a company’s reputation and bottom line. Irdeto thrives when it comes to protecting high quality content on a variety of platforms including TVs, video recorders, set-top boxes, PCs, video game consoles, mobile phones, and any portable media devices. Irdeto technology enables content creators and distributors to maximize the value of their digital assets through secure, flexible environments that respond to consumers who take charge of how, where, what, and when they want to tune in to digital content. For business customers, Irdeto allays a company’s fear of compromised digital content, allowing them to focus on what they do best. Life Cycle Security is KeyIrdeto believes that the most effective way of protecting and securing digital assets is through a proactive approach that prevents hackers, misuse and theft before it strikes. Since the digital life cycle is only as strong as the weakest link in the chain, Irdeto protects digital assets at every point from idea generation to product creation and all the way through final delivery to the home or office. Irdeto also recognizes the proliferation of digital content on various devices including televisions, mobile phones, game consoles, and media devices, and has designed its technology to protect all digital content regardless of the network, device or platform on which it was built or where it will be displayed.
One major factor that provides consumer with new choices is the increase in broadband penetration, speed and most importantly, quality:low latency and jitter are critical to video delivery and next-generation services.At 11Mbps download speed, online digital piracy takes off based on a study as it takes just 15 minutes to download a movie over the Internet. It’s easy and fast to do, nearly for everyone. In some countries, especially in the developing world, it may be easier to build a 4G mobile network for broadband connectivity instead of building a fixed broadband network. At 20~80 Mbps download speed, many next-gen services can be provided. Example: Sweden operator launched a 4G service in Stockholm in Nov/Dec 2009, with plans for a 30-city rollout in 2010.Other points of interest:2008 to 2009 big step in quality in a number of countries to be ready for tomorrowGreen graph: Download: 3.75 Mbps, Upload: 1 Mbps, Latency:95 msPurple graph: Download: 11.25 Mbps, Upload: 5 Mbps, Latency:60 ms
Linear content: in the market where the value of content is the main driver for revenue generation, having the best content protection solution and a variety of convenient purchase methods for live-TV or video is crucial. Examples of services offered in this market include subscription, pre-paid, pre-enabled, auto-expiry, CI+ CAM, post and view (on the Internet).Dynamic content: in this market / stage, consumers demand more flexibility in the way they consumer content; they want it anytime, anywhere, and often across any network type. The key to revenue generation in this stage is the ability to provide consumers with flexible means to enjoy content. Examples of services offered in this market include PPV, PVR, catch-up TV, VOD, web player, PC delivery, domain management, as well as services or offered through ad networks, search engine optimization, affiliated sites (syndicate) and open sites (viral).Personal content: in this market, through statistics and analytics, consumers are identified and can be targeted for tailored content and/or ad delivery based on their consumption habits and preference. The value that content distributors and owners can provide go beyond simply serving up the content consumers seek in a variety of ways; they can proactively find and present what may appeal to consumers, and enable social networking and richer interactive experiences that lead to both new revenue streams and increased customer loyalty.
Background:Huge market in India, densely populated cities1.1B people, 220M households, 300M TVsFast growth of satellite TV, stiff competition5 DTH competitors launched before Videocon d2h services450 channels, no exclusives, difficult to differentiateKey challenges / opportunities:Videocon is a leading CE brand – how to leverage that position to enter DTH?Support local differences – 10 languagesHyper-competitive market5 DTH competitors already launched>10M DTH subscribers at launchAdding up to 1M / monthMust differentiateTime to market fundamentalSolution:Key drivers – fast customization, low ownership costsIrdeto SmartStart Advanced TV solutionRenewable and best-in-class content securityEasily customizable user interface – no dependence on vendorsSupport for 10+ languages – not possible on most middleware platformsAbility to add new in-house or 3rd party applicationsEase of deployment on multiple device platformsFlexible billing and customer care systems to support different offeringsHigh scalability for growthWhy IrdetoOne-stop shop, pre-integrated solutionsExperienced team, global deploymentsProven track record of innovationsResults:Building on existing strong brandConsistent look and feel across STBsPopular “combos” to avoid price-only competition with other pay-TV operatorsService differentiationInteractive servicesFresh content, ahead of competition10+ differentiated channel packagesTailored user experienceCustomized interface and languagesConvenient billing options
Background:Africa pay-TV market – fast changingIncreased broadband penetrationEmerging value chain – new competition and opportunityNew rights owners, services, platforms, devices, entrants, consumers… and aggregatorsMultiChoice – leading satellite operator since 1986Distribution of both acquired and own contentChannel bouquets branded as DStvPart of Naspers GroupSubscribers: 3.2m Gross active subs between SA and Africa with ca. 800k in the rest of AfricaObjectives:Build on its strong brand and market leadershipOne of the top five brands in South Africa3.2M subscriber homes, rapidly expanding in AfricaPart of Naspers GroupCreate next-generation set-top box platformSolution:Key drivers – fast customization, future-ready solutionIrdeto SmartStart solutionsRenewable and best-in-class content securityEasily customizable user interfaceAbility to add new next-generation services to increase customer loyalty and ARPUPush VOD, games, interactive applicationsVarious content delivery optionsWhy IrdetoOne-stop shop, good fit of company visionExperienced team, global deploymentsSuccessful launch of services in World Cup football stadiumsDVB-over-IP project for hospitality industry in South Africa
Background:Australia population – 22M people, 9M households Increased competitionFrom broadband and new playersBlockbuster going online with movie rentalsChanging consumer behaviorPopularity of PVR and Internet TVFoxtel - leading satellite operator in AustraliaAdvanced servicesInteractive features – news, weather, sportsPPV, PVR, push VOD, HD1.6 million subscriber homesPartially owned by News CorpObjectives:Add on-demand and catch-up TV services“watch what you want, when you want” Offer differentiated, niche content to create valueDeployed – NDS CAS (sister company), OpenTV middlewareNew – Irdeto Content Management solutionMore mature and operationally superior to other solutionsChosen solution by BSkyB (sister company) and ViasatWhy IrdetoTime to market, ready solutionExperience in pay-TV ecosystem integrationResult:Vancouver 2010 - Olympic Winter Games$65 AUD4 dedicated channels (also in HD)24/7 coverage, 13th Feb – 1st Mar 2010Integrated with pay TV – service on every box in homePlus live online broadcast
As one of the UK's most visible media brands, BSkyB reaches one third of all UK homes and has a reputation for focusing on quality growth by increasng product penetration and innovative entertainment options. In 2005, as part of its focus on growth and innovation, Sky wanted to streamline its workflow for delivering video content to multiple platforms. With Irdeto Media Solutions, Sky doubled their clients, increased revenue opportunities and significantly reduced their operational overheads.Syndication partners, media outlets, mobile providers, affiliates including railroad stations and shopping malls
flexible user profile (optional link to satellite account),
Background:Malaysia’s largest pay-tv operator2.5m+ subscribersAvailable in 50% of Malaysian homesPrivately owned and operated by Measat Broadcast Network Systems.Subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks PLC which own Maxis – the largest mobile operator in Malaysia.Launched Measat 3 in Summer 2009 followed by new IP PVR STBLaunch of B.yond in December 2009 – HD DTH – 5 channels.Mirror Broadcast from two centres near Kuala Lumpur – AABC and Cyberjaya.>90 channels comprising of pass through, modified, 10 local channels – Astro owned content.Business goals: (key challenges / opportunities):GoalsBrand extensionChurn reductionAvailable to existing DTH subscribers only - expanding to non subscribers.Initial 10 channels available for Catch UpPlus PPV Movies later – Celestial Pictures Re-launching entire online presenceLaunching the B.player to follow B.yondSoft launch with Academy Fantasia – early June, 2010Launched online with World Cup – June 11th 2010All matches streamed to PC and mobile (Maxis) to existing subscribers.Maxis subscribers able to upgrade package.VOD content available to STB (via IP), PC and mobile to existing subscribers.Some FTV content with consumer data capture.Following with BPL and other home content, to online, mobile and STB.Expanding to other content in late 2010What problems they need to solve:Large content library of home content, movies and other TV content.Wanting a solution to enable them to create “The Media Hub” for ALL IP delivered content.Needed to ingest from many existing systems into a single content management solution.Needed a recognized security solution.Solution that considers broadband access challenges in Malaysia.Be able to service non-Astro subscribers.Integrate with their existing CA system for distribution of VOD content to STB via IP.Distribute VOD content and metadata to Maxis (mobile)Scalable.Ingest – locations and integration – archive.Processing – volume.Distribution – platforms.Solution:Created the “Media Hub”.Site located Publish solution with deep integration to existing broadcast production workflow.Integrate with BBS for metadata ingest and scheduling of online content – live and VOD.SAAS Control – later Monetize.Live video ingest and control of Inlet Spinnaker encoders.Providing a skinable, repurposable and client Silverlight Player ; “The B.player”Configurable via the DPM; Playready DRMSmoothstream.Authenticates subscribers against SMS.Solution for non subscribers to access content via PPV.Mobile and STB – content management, distribution and processing.
Source:Telenor web site:“The Telenor Group is a leading provider of telecommunications services worldwide. The company has a strongfootprint in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia and a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services.Content: TV services and mobile content. Telenor offers TV services via cable, digital terrestrial and satellite networks in four Nordic markets. In several markets we also offer mobile content services (e.g. ring tones, music, movies, sports, and mobile TV).”Quad play – very often mobile is on a separate bill, data+voice+TV on the same charge, but seldom is mobile charge on the same bill (Telenor’s mobile telephony is a separate system)Irdeto BSS supportsVOIP, not traditional telephony such as fixed-line or mobile telephony. Irdeto BSS can integrate with other systems that process the traditional telephony call records with rating engines, and serve as the central customer care interface.
Via Internet: content delivered to PCsVia Playstation network: content delivered to mobile devices, Sony Bravia TV, play stations, Sony / Ericsson products
Objective:Retain existing subscriber base (many being lured to on-line delivery)Attract on-line only subscribersReduce content delivery costs
Research in Motion (RIM) is the designer and manufacturer of the award-winning BlackBerry® smartphone, used by millions of people around the world. The company also creates solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market, including the software that allows the BlackBerry to provide mobile access to email, applications, media and the Internet.RIM has two drivers for the improved management of passwords:Availability – RIM operates to telco standards, providing 5-nine’s availability. Improper or unauthorized use of privileged passwords is far too great of an availability exposure, which could result in million-dollar penalties to RIM’s customers (e.g. Vodaphone, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers, Bell, …)Security – Extremely confidential information passes through the RIM network. RIM needs to be able to assure their customers, and auditors, that improper access to systems & data is appropriately restrictedComplex environment:Four independent business unitsMultiple data centers across the globe, and increasingMultiple technologies – Windows, UNIX, Oracle, networkingBoth privileged and A2A passwordsExtreme availability/reliability requirementsDeployment statusPhase I, approximately 3000 credentials managed for the Corporate business unitPhase II (June) is to deploy Password Authority to Blackberry Operations, managing another 3000 passwords