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Verimatrix
ranked global leader of IPTV content protection by MRG Research
Other Topics: High Definition
IPTV, Peer-to-Peer IPTV
Verimatrix
September 8, 2006
San Diego, CA -- Verimatrix, setting the standard in content
security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks,
today welcomed the new MRG IPTV Market Leader Report 2006 listing
Verimatrix in first place in its global ranking of IPTV content
protection vendors. Verimatrix is ranked number one among content
security providers based on its global operator deployments and
total number of supported subscribers in Asia, Europe, North
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Based on more than
470 IPTV service providers, MRG's report ranks about 60 different
IPTV vendors in four different regional markets and globally,
grouped into six different IPTV product categories. By using a
deeper ranking system than before, the report gives separate
regional rankings to each company by product category, based on
actual numbers of subscribers and video channels supported by that
company's product(s). In addition to current market position,
companies' growth prospects are ranked based on the number of
installed base each company has in the 18 fastest-growing service
providers in the four regions.
"Verimatrix has emerged as the leader in the IPTV content security
market based on the number of IPTV subscribers served by its
solutions," said Bob Larribeau, program director IPTV at MRG. "Its
partnerships with leading companies have placed it in a strong
position, especially in Europe and Asia. We believe that its
inclusion in significant IPTV services gives the company very strong
growth prospects, especially in Europe."
"MRG's IPTV market ranking validates our assessment of Verimatrix's
strong and rapidly-growing position in the global marketplace," said
Tom Munro, CEO, Verimatrix. "Operators around the world are adopting
Verimatrix not just for a best-in-class content security solution,
but also for our customer-oriented product vision and revenue
enhancement roadmap. This is a significant milestone in Verimatrix's
growth and we are proud of the recognition."
Verimatrix's Video Content Authority System (VCAS(tm)) is a suite of
patent-pending technologies that reinforce the security perimeter
and enhance the revenue of digital video systems. With a unique
exposure to the value chain of content creation and distribution,
Verimatrix addresses vulnerabilities of current systems with tools
such as VideoMark(tm) forensic watermarking and GeoAuthentication(tm)
clone detection.
The Verimatrix Content Authority Blueprint(tm) is developed through
analysis of current and future network challenges, helping customers
anticipate and respond to an evolving digital world. The company's
content security experts maintain close relationships with the major
Hollywood studios to identify and respond to the widest range of
security concerns. With a "camera to the couch" vision, pay-TV
network operators' goals are matched to the Verimatrix Blueprint
ensuring the most favourable access to premium content, as well as
revenue protection and enhancement opportunities.
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 leading telecommunications providers. The
Verimatrix Video Content Authority System(tm) (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 favourable 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 |
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