Latens and ADB Combine to Make High Quality HD PVR a Commercial
Reality with Ultimate Secured Set-Top Box Solution for IPTV
Advanced Digital Broadcast and Latens CA integration provides first
secured IPTV HD PVR capable of viewing and recording simultaneous
20mb/s streams
ATLANTA, Ga. - October 25 2007 - Latens Systems, the leading provider
of software security solutions for Pay-TV & IPTV, and Advanced
Digital Broadcast (ADB), a leading supplier of digital TV systems and
software solutions for interactive television, announce today that
Latens CA has been integrated with ADB's IPTV HD / PVR technology to
provide a CA security and set-top box combination. The main advantage
of this solution is that it enables US IPTV operators, for the first
time, to offer the simultaneous recording and viewing of HD streams
at up to 20 mb/s.
Being able to view and record high quality, high bit-rate HD content
is particularly important in the fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) IPTV
market. The ADB and Latens combination also provides 'future
proofing' to any IPTV operators that may want to increase the
bandwidth allocated to HD streams at some point in the future.
The solution uses no additional hardware in the set-top box and is
compliant with all IPTV middleware solutions. This joint solution is
commercially available now, through Latens FCAS and Latens IPCAS IPTV
security and the ADB-5810WX PVR. Latens' cost-effective CA solution
protects 100% of packets, in live viewing and in record and playback
PVR mode.
Visitors to the TelcoTV conference and exhibition (Atlanta, Georgia,
October 23-25, 2007) will be able to see a working demonstration of
the solution at Latens stand (#144) and ADB's stand (#642).
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"There are two developments taking place right now that make this
joint solution particularly attractive to IPTV operators," says Andy
Mathieson, Director, Latens. "Firstly, the move towards higher
bandwidth HD programming means that IPTV PVRs must be capable of
handling high bit-rates. Secondly, VOD release windows are getting
closer and closer to theater release dates, which means that the
content industry is looking at PVR and VOD security much more
closely. In turn this means that our 100% packet encryption at all
times for VOD and PVR could well be critical for the future content
strategies of IPTV operators."
"We are delighted to have worked alongside Latens to develop this
innovative PVR system, which is the first of its kind on the market,"
said Michael Hawkey, Regional President, ADB Americas. "The close
relationship between the engineering teams of both companies has been
key to enabling this industry first. The joint solution draws upon
both ADB's and Latens' wide experience of the Pay-TV sector. This
solution makes the IPTV PVR an extremely attractive platform for high
value content delivery. Hence, we look forward to the joint solution
enjoying a high degree of success."
The capability to offer the highest security standards is vitally
important to IPTV operators, irrespective of the technology or
application, and an area in which this solution offers competitive
advantage. ADB's ADB-5810WX is a state-of-the-art IPTV PVR
incorporating standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD)
television reception and is based on MPEG-2 and H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced
Video Coding (AVC). The platform enables access to a powerful range
value added IP services such as Video-On-Demand and video
conferencing and can act as a 'home server' at the heart of a home
entertainment network.
Latens provides broadband operators with Conditional Access/DRM
solutions, end-to-end management systems, and value added components
that integrate with Latens security solutions to make life simpler
and more profitable. Latens Foundation CAS (FCAS) is an entry level
IPTV Conditional Access System for smaller operators and start-ups
that is upgradeable as the IPTV operation grows in terms of size and
complexity. Latens IPCAS is a software-based CA system that has been
specifically tailored for the unique demands of larger IP network
operators. The
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system has been built using knowledge gained from the Pay-TV industry
combined with new possibilities enabled by technical improvements in
software security, STB design and the architecture of two-way
networks and uniquely, has been designed to scale to protect
operators with millions of subscribers.
About Latens Systems
Latens designs, creates and deploys industry-leading software
solutions to enable Pay-TV and IPTV operators to secure content,
protect revenues and operate more efficiently. Latens' pioneering
design of downloadable, software based Conditional Access Systems is
based on the company's patented Secure Software Module technology and
management systems, which ensure that all Pay-TV and IPTV operators
can now cost-effectively maximize security. Latens also designs
software components that interoperate with Latens Conditional Access
Systems to increase an operator's flexibility and efficiency while
simplifying the launch of new revenue generating services, such as
VOD, PVR and network PVR. Founded in 2002, Latens is the world's
fastest growing CA supplier. The company is based in Belfast,
Northern Ireland with offices in Atlanta, London and Singapore.
For more information, please visit: www.latens.com
Advanced Digital Broadcast
ADB (www.adbglobal.com) is a leader in the design, development and
supply of high-quality products to the world-wide digital television
market. The Company has deployed over 9 million set-top boxes, across
all major television transmission platforms, incorporating the
industry's pioneering middleware, conditional access and hardware
technologies.
ADB is a member of ADB Group (www.adbholdings.com).
ADB. Defining Digital.
For ADB Group Investor Relations Information please contact:
François Pogodalla
EVP Corporate Development
Tel : +41 22 592 84 30
Fax : +41 22 592 84 32
f.pogodalla@adbglobal.com
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