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Smart Com Deploys Verimatrix Content Security for T-2 IPTV Service

Posted on: Monday, 1 October 2007, 03:00 CDT

Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, and Smart Com, the leading European IPTV middleware vendor and IPTV system integrator, today announced the successful deployment of Verimatrix's Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for T-2's IPTV deployment. T-2 is the number one alternative IPTV operator in Slovenia that offers a wide selection of movies, series and other video content, available for on-demand viewing.

"Content security is a critical component that enables delivery of premium video content over our IPTV network. With advanced layered protection solutions from Verimatrix, we have a distinct competitive advantage in offering the spectrum of entertainment services that our subscribers demand," said Matevz Turk, director of T-2. "Amongst a range of business approaches, T-2 offers flexible access to content in HD in a 24-hour payable format, where the number of views of the content is unlimited."

While traditional conditional access systems are architected around one-way communications, Verimatrix has designed its solutions from the ground up using the power and integrity of modern two-way IP infrastructure. VCAS for IPTV is built on next-generation technologies that secure content and enhance revenue streams, while successfully combating digital piracy wherever it may occur within the distribution chain. Cryptographic and e-commerce technologies proven on the Internet, including PKI and X.509 certificates, enable VCAS to offer a more sophisticated level of content protection than traditional smartcard-based systems.

"We are very pleased to have worked with Smart Com to provide an exceptional content security solution tailored for the T-2 IPTV service," commented Robert Payne, VP of sales, EMEA for Verimatrix. "This deployment demonstrates the extent to which the IPTV technology can enable new businesses and extend consumer choice."

VCAS has been independently audited and ranks as the number one global content protection provider according to a recent report by MRG. As the global leader in software-based security, VCAS offers flexibility in the choice of client devices, broad middleware interoperability, and proven scalability.

About Smart Com

Smart Com is an independent telecommunication system integrator drawing on many years of experience as well as knowledge and innovativeness of its employees. Deploying network technology we provide network systems for communications offerings spreading across IPTV middleware platforms, IP telephony, multiple access network technologies (FTTx and VDSL), and varied transport and backbone networks (IP/MPLS). In order to provide comprehensive solutions according to the technological, process and business needs of specific industries, we share our product vision with our customers by meeting the demands of three types of customers: utility companies, service providers and enterprises. We build a success story as a whole, from counselling, tailored to customer business needs, to planning, integration, deployment and technical support. Our customers can experience expert training at our training centre. Through services we strive to achieve complete customer satisfaction in a long run. More information available at http://www.smart-com.si/en.

About T-2

T-2 is the only telecommunications operator in Slovenia that offers broadband internet access, digital telephony and television using both VDSL technology and optical fiber connections over its own network which gives the company the most important competitive edge and the chance to regulate key factors of success. Founded in 2004 with a residential base in Maribor, it offers best of breed telecommunication, media and IT solutions at the most cost effective B2B and end-customer policy. Its collocations are situated in 171 locations throughout Slovenia, and 80 additional are being prepared. Their VDSL internet access offers the highest speed downstream from Internet to user (currently up to 60 Mbps) and they are the only Slovenian operator to offer high speed connections upstream from the user to the internet (up to 25 Mbps). Their FTTH network features 1 Gbps connection per household as standard, on demand speeds up to 10 Gbps are also possible. They offer state-of-the-art digital telephony and high-end IP TV services which include more than 130 channels (some of them in high definition quality) and Video on demand service which features more than 700 titles. In the 2006, T-2 also acquired UMTS license for the territory of Slovenia which will enable launch of mobile services in 2007 using existing high capacity IP backbone network in order to substantially reduce capex and opex compared to traditional mobile service providers. www.t-2.net

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 studios and broadcasters 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.

Source: Business Wire

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