SafeNet Launches DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV.World's First DRM (1) (Digital Radio Mondiale) A digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system for AM radio in Europe. See HD Radio. (2) (Digital Rights M Solution Supporting Multiple Standards for Mobile TV Protection BALTIMORE -- SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced the launch of DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV, the first product available for mobile TV licensing and protection that supports all major, open broadcast Digital Rights Management (DRM) standards. DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV protects broadcast mobile content and services from unauthorized use and distribution. By using a standardized solution (Chem.) a solution which is used as a reagent, and is of a known and standard strength; specifically, a normal solution, containing in each cubic centimeter as many milligrams of the element in question as the number representing its atomic weight; thus, a normal solution of silver for mobile TV protection, operators do not have to be irrevocably tied to a particular vendor. Additionally, operators can offer service to users with standard, off-the-shelf handsets since no proprietary client software is required. Standards supported include DVB-18Crypt and the first implementation of the OMA BCAST This article or section has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * Its notability is in question. If notability cannot be established, this article may be listed for deletion. smartcard profile standard. Broadcast mobile TV is among the industry's fastest growing new mobile services and when secured, can provide operators with a significant increase in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) A calculation often used to determine the overall value of an application. It is also used to rate particular customers, especially in the wireless space, by comparing someone's account to the overall average. ). As forecasted recently by the market analyst firm In-Stat, the number of mobile TV broadcast subscribers worldwide is predicted to grow from 3.4 million in 2006 to 102 million in 2010. In addition, business research and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a Frost & Sullivan predicts that in the U.S. alone, the number of subscribers for broadcast, mobile video will reach approximately 6 million by 2010. "The growth of the mobile video services market relies not only the availability of high quality content but also on the industry's ability to provide this content in a secure and feasible way," said Zippy Aima, analyst - digital media practice, Frost & Sullivan. "Content providers and service providers have much to look forward to as companies like SafeNet offer solutions in the market which will enable them to securely offer enhanced video services." "The market for mobile content delivery continues to grow rapidly as mobile operators strive to meet evolving customer demands," said Simon Blake-Wilson, managing director of DRM at SafeNet. "With the launch of DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV, SafeNet's technology can secure any content type, over any network type to give operators the flexibility to experiment and adapt. This flexibility, together with SafeNet's unsurpassed security expertise, represents a winning combination for mobile content protection." About DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV By providing content and service protection as well as rights management capabilities, DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV delivers an all-in-one solution that mobile operators and service providers can seamlessly integrate into their broadcast delivery platform to bring exciting new mobile TV services to market. DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV leverages the expertise in mobile TV protection that SafeNet has developed in providing the first DRM-secured commercial broadcast mobile TV solution for BT Movio. It is provided as an add-on module to SafeNet's existing DRM Fusion Toolkit product which powers numerous mobile music services around the world so that operators can adopt a unified approach to mobile music, video, and TV. DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV can also be used to simultaneously secure multiple services using different mobile TV protection standards. This allows services to be provided to the widest possible range of handsets. The specific broadcast mobile TV protection standards supported include: * DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. 18Crypt standard based on OMA (1) See Object Management Architecture. (2) (Open Mobile Alliance Ltd., La Jolla, CA, www.openmobilealliance.org) An organization formed in June of 2002 by the consolidation of the WAP Forum group and the Open Mobile Architecture Initiative. 2 DRM * MBMS MBMS Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service MBMS Manhattan Beach Middle School MBMS Mt. Baker Middle School (Auburn, WA) security standard * OMA BCAST DRM profile standard * OMA BCAST smartcard profile standard * Windows Media DRM Windows Media DRM is a Digital Rights Management service for the Windows Media platform. It is designed to provide secure delivery of audio and/or video content over an IP network to a PC or other playback device in such a way that the distributor can control how that content is The SafeNet DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV is available with support for DVB 18Crypt, the OMA BCAST DRM profile, and Windows Media DRM for broadcast mobile TV immediately. Support for MBMS security and the OMA BCAST smartcard profile will follow in early 2007 as the standards are completed. DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV is specifically designed to meet the complex needs of mobile operators. Its benefits include:
Easy Integration
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DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV has been designed to seamlessly integrate
with broadcast servers, electronic program guide systems and the
other components within the mobile TV ecosystem.
Flexible Distribution
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As a convergence of cellular and TV, mobile TV often involves
collaboration between broadcasters and operators. DRM Fusion
Toolkit4TV components can be distributed amongst multiple
entities so that the needs of a wide variety of deployment
models can be met.
High Availability and Performance
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Mobile TV solutions may need to support tens of millions of
users, and recover from disruptions in seconds. DRM Fusion
Toolkit4TV builds on the established infrastructure of DRM
Fusion and incorporates advanced failover support to meet these
requirements.
Diverse Business Models
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DRM Fusion Toolkit4TV allows operators to experiment with
different business models such as subscription, free-to-air
channels, pay-per-view, and usage-based charging.
For more information, visit www.safenet-inc.com/DRMFusion4TV About SafeNet DRM Solutions SafeNet is firmly committed to the development and delivery of flexible, standards-based, future-proof DRM solutions. Aside from its contributions to the OMA DRM OMA DRM Open Mobile Alliance Digital Rights Management V1.0 and V2.0 specifications, SafeNet played a key role in helping define the OMA interoperability testing process. The company is also an active member of several industry associations including the OMA Broadcast, Mobile Entertainment Forum, Digital Video Broadcasting Forum and the Internet Streaming Media Alliance The Internet Streaming Media Alliance (ISMA) was Founded in December 2000, by Apple Computer, Cisco Systems, IBM, Kasenna, Philips, and Sun Microsystems. It is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to accelerate the market adoption of open standards for streaming and . About SafeNet, Inc. SafeNet is a global leader in information security. Founded more than 20 years ago, the company provides complete security utilizing its encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software, and chips. UBS UBS Union Bank of Switzerland UBS United Bible Societies UBS United Blood Services UBS United Buying Service UBS Used Bookstore UBS University Business Services UBS Universal Building Society (UK) UBS Ulaanbaatar Broadcasting System , Nokia, Fujitsu, Hitachi, ARM, Bank of America
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