| |
PrimeTel, the Largest Private
Telecommunication Provider in Cyprus Selects SecureMedia for Digital
Content Protection
Other Topics: IPTV
Open Content Protection
PrimeTel
September 9, 2009
Award-winning Encryptonite ONE™ System now secures PrimeTV,
PrimeTel's comprehensive IPTV Digital Entertainment platform across
their nationwide network
Amsterdam -- SecureMedia,the technology leader in open content
protection software for secure video and multimedia delivery over IP
networks announced today that PrimeTel PLC, the largest private
telecommunication and information technology company in Cyprus is
now using SecureMedia's Encryptonite ONE™ System to protect premium
video content. A component of their triple-play Internet, IPTV and
Telephony offering under the PrimeHome brand, PrimeTV is regarded as
the most comprehensive viewing platform in Cyprus, enabling
subscribers access to over 150 channels, interactive games and
advertising as well as Video-on-Demand. |
|
|
 |
|
|
"Our IPTV service in Cyprus
continues to be a great success and we now look to future
developments that expand our digital entertainment portfolio and
offer our subscribers even more viewing choices on new platforms,"
said Hermes Stephanou, Managing Director, PrimeTel. "SecureMedia's
content protection was the perfect choice since it is approved by
the international studios and networks and addresses these new
platforms. We are extremely happy that we have adopted the
Encryptonite ONE™ System to secure our ever expanding PrimeTel TV
service that we are offering to other operators in the region
complete with excellent new content."
PrimeTel's highly knowledgeable
R&D division was able to seamlessly incorporate SecureMedia's
content protection technology into their IPTV service in record time
with Vladimir Ivashchenko, CTO of PrimeTel noting, "the Encryptonite
ONE™ System was truly a breeze to integrate into our existing
triple-play platform."
"PrimeTel
is a rising communications star in the Eastern Mediterranean," said
Fred Ellis, COO of SecureMedia. "Their PrimeTV service lets
subscribers enjoy a reliable, efficient and cost competitive triple
play service complete with an extensive choice of digital
interactive entertainment. We are honored to be selected as the
digital content protection of choice and will not only secure their
PrimeTV service but also help them expand their program lineup with
premium content from the world's leading studios and networks."
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™).
SecureMedia will be demonstrating
at IBC 2009, Stand 734 Hall 12 IPTV ZONE
PrimeTel PLC will be
demonstrating at IBC 2009, Stand 601-602 Hall 12 IPTV ZONE
About PrimeTel PLC
PrimeTel PLC is a
telecommunication and information technology company, incorporated
in Cyprus and traded on Cyprus Stock Exchange. PrimeTel owns and
operates a truly regional network, spanning across Cyprus, Germany,
Greece, Russia and the United Kingdom, providing city-to-city
connectivity, data communications and IP-based services between key
European and Middle East markets. PrimeTel is one of the few
telecommunications operators in the region that can provide a full
spectrum of connectivity and services. In Cyprus, PrimeTel is the
only company with a fully owned fiber-optic network, allowing it to
offer unlimited Broadband capabilities and services to users across
the country thus covering all sectors of the business, residential,
corporate and carrier markets.
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 |
|
|
|
