IPTV Operators Have Broad Choice of Set-top Boxes when Deploying Verimatrix's Forensic Watermarking; Verimatrix to Showcase Range of VideoMark-enhanced IPTV Set-top Boxes at IBC2006.AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced a growing range of partners that have committed to the commercial availability of VideoMark(TM)-enhanced set-top boxes (STBs). Tilgin, WEGENER, Entone, Softier and Setabox are integrating VideoMark, Verimatrix's patent-pending forensic watermarking technology, and Video Content Authority System (VCAS VCAS Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services VCAS Vice Chief of Air Staff VCAS Vitreous Calcium Aluminosilicate VCAS Visual Collaboration Application Service (Picturetel) VCAS Vibration Control Actuation System VCAS Vitrified Canister Assay System ) with their leading IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. boxes in response to new content owner and system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. . Verimatrix will be demonstrating VideoMark capabilities and exhibiting their partners' upgraded STBs at IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention 2006 Hall 4, Booth 199. VideoMark, an extended content security option for all VCAS deployments, is the only robust and invisible content tracking solution that enables forensic, user-specific marking of individual video copies to track piracy to the culpable Blameworthy; involving the commission of a fault or the breach of a duty imposed by law. Culpability generally implies that an act performed is wrong but does not involve any evil intent by the wrongdoer. user outside the digital network. Recent announcements indicate that VideoMark is the only forensic watermarking solution gaining traction in the marketplace (see MTNL MTNL Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (telecom provider in India) http://www.verimatrix.com/press/news_2006_Jun_22.php , and Auroras Entertainment http://www.verimatrix.com/press/news_2006_Mar_20.php). VideoMark was selected for these deployments to ensure that the IPTV operators featured differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. including early release windows for High Definition (HD) and super premium content. "We are thrilled to see the growing momentum in worldwide deployment of VideoMark. Content owners, our customers and partners have always responded positively to the idea of forensic watermarking that can trace piracy to the source. Now we are seeing a wave of system deployments enabled by our forward-thinking partners," said Steve Oetegenn, EVP EVP Executive Vice President EVP EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve Position Sensor EVP Electronic Voice Phenomenon EVP Europäische Volkspartei (Germany) EVP Employee Value Proposition of Global Sales and Marketing, Verimatrix. Tilgin (formerly i3 micro technology) was the first to integrate VideoMark with its IP STBs, initially with the Mood 300 for Standard Definition (SD) and currently scheduled for integration with Tilgin's Mood 400 for HD. "We experience big interest from our customers regarding the integration of VideoMark watermarking on Tilgin set-top boxes," said Chris Chalkitis, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. , Tilgin. "Our integrated solution offers IPTV operators a huge competitive advantage, facilitating access to a broader portfolio of value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. services and content." WEGENER (Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR)) is a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide and was one of the early pioneers to integrate VideoMark into its IPTV set-top box. "We continue to consider our partnership with Verimatrix a very strategic part of our plans for the telecom market," stated Ned Mountain, president of WEGENER. "VideoMark integrates well with WEGENER's plans for viable HD solutions for IPTV." Entone Technologies, a leading provider of personal video content delivery solutions, is a long-time integration partner with Verimatrix where their solutions are being deployed at a number of video service operators worldwide. "The ability to track piracy to the specific STB See set-top box. STB - set-top box not only deters illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, but captures more revenues for the content owners," said Ian Jefferson, Entone's VP of Business Development. "More revenues mean better content at earlier release windows for network operators. Our end-to-end solution with VideoMark can really help change the current release window paradigm." Softier is a leading provider of IP STBs and one of the first to integrate VideoMark into its Wave-300, a robust, advanced and open IP STB platform for deploying advanced services based upon the H.264 compression standard. The Wave-300 is the first STB that has been deployed on the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) Delhi network operated by Time Broadband Service. "Our IP products are designed to be reliable and flexible to meet the needs of network operators today and in the future. The addition of VideoMark ensures that our customers' networks are future-proofed for offering HD content and a cost-effective H.264 solution," said Haim Bechor, VP marketing at Softier. Setabox Technology Co., Ltd, a leading IP STB solution provider located in Taipei, Taiwan, is integrating VideoMark in its MSD-630 series of IP STBs. "The demand for this type of advanced watermarking technology is coming from both the content owners and the network operators. We strive to provide totally integrated solutions for our customers and VideoMark is a compelling piece to the overall solution," said Jack Chen of Setabox. About VideoMark VideoMark is the industry's first secure and invisible content tracking solution that enables forensic, user-specific marking of video at each PC or STB client in a pay-TV system. The VideoMark payload is robust against a wide range of video content manipulations, with recovery of the unique client identification possible from all unauthorized analog and digital distribution formats. Because any pirated copies can be traced to a unique user, and not just a system operator, content owners are assured of protection that extends beyond the digital network. VideoMark also complies with the rigorous requirements of the Digital Cinema Initiatives Digital Cinema Initiatives or DCI is a consortium of studios formed to establish a standard architecture for digital cinema systems. The idea for DCI was originally mooted late 1999 by Tom McGrath, then COO of Paramount Pictures, who applied to the U.S. , LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (DCI (Display Control Interface) An Intel/Microsoft programming interface for full-motion video and games in Windows. It allowed applications to take advantage of video accelerator features built into the display adapter. ). About Verimatrix Verimatrix sets the standard for software-based content security and revenue enhancement revenue enhancement An increase in revenues, especially by way of increased taxes. Revenue enhancement includes reducing taxpayer deductions and eliminating tax credits. technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of 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 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. |
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