Pace and Viaccess Enter into Licence Agreement.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SHIPLEY, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2003 Pace Micro Technology has today signed a new licence agreement with Viaccess to utilise their latest conditional access Conditional Access (acronymized CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. The term is commonly used in relation to digital television systems, most notably satellite television. (CA) technology in Pace home gateways (set-top boxes). The agreement will enable Pace to take advantage of Viaccess' enhanced conditional access security in digital television markets worldwide. Pace's new agreement with Viaccess builds on a long-term relationship that spans more than three years, which Pace took-on though an acquisition in January 2000. The Viaccess CA on which the agreement is based enables payTV operators to provide subscription services, pay-per-view and selective viewing services. Initial work on this platform will see Pace rolling out Viaccess-based satellite home gateways in the European retail market from early-summer onwards. The first of Pace's new Viaccess products comprise Pace's MPEG-2 and DVB-compliant CDTV (Commodore Dynamic Total Vision) An earlier multimedia and video game technology from Commodore that also played audio CDs. It was superseded by the CD32 system. See CD32. .415, Digital Television Adapter A digital television adapter, (DTA), or digital-to-analog converter (box), is a device that receives, by means of an antenna, a digital television (DTV) transmission, and converts that signal into an analog television signal that can be received and displayed on an analog (DTVA DTVA Durham Tees Valley Airport (England) ) and Puma Twin Digital Satellite Receiver. Pace has improved the hardware and software on these products as part of ongoing work with Viaccess to enhance security and combat piracy, in line with the latest updates to the CA software. Other versions of CDTV and DTVA products (such as the CDT CDT abbr. Central Daylight Time CDT Central Daylight Time CDT n abbr (US) (= Central Daylight Time) → hora de verano del centro; (BRIT 360) have already proven popular in European retail due to their competitive pricing and feature set which includes an eight day electronic programme guide (EPG (Electronic Program Guide) An online listing of TV or other programs. Periodically, EPGs are downloaded into set-top boxes so that viewers can preview offerings by time or category and set reminders. ) available in a choice of European and Far Eastern languages. The Puma Twin Digital Satellite Receiver enables viewers to watch two separate programmes on separate TV sets or record one programme on a VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. whilst watching another, a new concept for the digital satellite market. Tim Fern, chief technology officer at Pace commented: "We are delighted to extend our CA portfolio with Viaccess' latest version of their popular CA. Effective conditional access is the key to success of any commercial television operation and Viaccess is at the forefront of providing secure digital content over payTV networks. We look forward to meeting the demand for our next generation Viaccess-enabled product range." Jean Pierre Coustel, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Viaccess added: "As a result of our proven track record in the development of conditional access solutions we work with pay television operators worldwide. Pace, as one of the world's top set-top box developers is an ideal partner and we eagerly await the ongoing development of our relationship as they extend their Viaccess product range and improve security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security ." About Pace Micro Technology Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor : PIC) is a leader in digital television technology. The Company's primary focus is the development of innovative home gateway (set-top box) solutions for operators, broadcasters, telecommunications companies and retail markets worldwide. In addition, Pace develops edge of network devices for service providers, in particular digital IP gateways for low-cost integrated voice and data services. Pace's head office is in Shipley West Yorkshire West Yorkshire, former metropolitan county, N central England. Created in the 1974 local government reorganization, the county largely embraced the Leeds conurbation and comprised five metropolitan districts: Calderdale, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, and Kirklees. , with further offices in Bracknell, Cambridge, the USA, France and Hong Kong. For further information, please visit Pace's web site at http://www.pace.co.uk. About Viaccess Viaccess S.A., a France Telecom company, delivers digital solutions for pay television. Its mission is the development, production and marketing of Conditional Access Systems and Interactive Applications for all types of content and services, for every kind of broadcasting medium, satellite, cable or terrestrial. Viaccess has been successfully deployed in 25 countries worldwide, with more than 50 pay television providers and more than 7 million viewers in the world access advanced television services with the Viaccess smart card technologies. The experience and know-how acquired on the television marketplace, combined with powerful R&D actions, position Viaccess as a key player for content protection and distribution over broadband digital systems. For further information, please visit Viaccess' web site at http://www.viaccess.com |
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