Verimatrix Enters the Cable Market with VCAS for Cable IPTV

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, today announced its latest content security solution VCAS™ for Cable IPTV, an innovative solution for affordable delivery of secure IPTV services over cable. In an OEM partnership with GoBackTV, Verimatrix has integrated its Video Content Authority System (VCAS) with GoBackTV's “CMTS Bypass” solution, which converts an existing cable system to an asymmetric IP network perfectly suited for IPTV services. By enabling IPTV on existing cable plants, operators can avoid costly infrastructure upgrades, reclaim bandwidth for new services and reduce cost by gaining access to a wide variety of IPTV consumer premises equipment.

Verimatrix will be demonstrating VCAS for Cable IPTV capabilities at IBC2007 Hall 5, Booth 316.

“Cable TV operators are continually seeking more cost-effective approaches to deliver services over their existing networks, and the use of IP technology can offer some significant benefits,” said Mike Paxton, principle analyst at In-Stat. “The Verimatrix approach to CMTS Bypass and software-only content security has the potential to provide cable operators with improved bandwidth management while offering enhanced protection for valuable video content.”

As an innovative supplier of digital video head-end and edge solutions, GoBackTV provides the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) Bypass hardware infrastructure at the head-end. Multicast and unicast IPTV streams are delivered via off-the-shelf IP set-top boxes (STBs) directly though DOCSIS-compliant cable modems, bypassing the CMTS core processor entirely.

Verimatrix's VCAS software-based content security is already integrated with more than 70 IP STBs and it offers the ViewRight™ PC Player, the only independently-audited, secure PC player for IPTV on the market. Therefore, operators can take advantage of readily available, pre-integrated IP STBs and other partner components in Verimatrix's ecosystem. Furthermore, VCAS for Cable IPTV fulfills the U.S. FCC's separable security mandate, which requires the content security to be made available separately from the receiver devices. The solution is compatible both with the U.S. DOCSIS® and EuroDOCSIS™ standards.

“We saw a gap in the market for an alternative solution designed for operators that want to 'turbocharge' their digital cable video services without expensive infrastructure costs. Whether you are a cable operator looking to upgrade or a telco wanting unified content security with your cable franchise, VCAS for Cable IPTV is a flexible and cost-effective solution that can be implemented today,” said Steve Oetegenn, chief sales and marketing officer of Verimatrix. “GoBackTV is an ideal partner for us to deliver the only solution in the market that enables CMTS Bypass and integrates content security for the cable market.”

VCAS for Cable IPTV combines VCAS for IPTV with key GoBackTV head-end components to secure IPTV streams over cable including:

GigaQAM® IP: the CMTS Bypass controller, which manages up to eight GigaQAMs

GigaQAM® 3000: an edgeQAM, multiplexer and DOCSIS Encapsulator

Application Server: system controller and service manager

“Because of Verimatrix's leadership position in IPTV content security and its software-based solutions, the company is perfectly suited to bring the benefits of IPTV to the cable market,” said Dave Baran, CEO of GoBackTV. “Combining our pioneering CMTS Bypass technology with separable content security provides a considerable competitive edge for cable operators that want to reduce their reliance on legacy cable suppliers and move into the new world of IP-based pay-TV services.”

As part of their global OEM agreement, Verimatrix is offering the integrated GoBackTV solution under the Verimatrix brand. Verimatrix will also provide installation, training and support on a global basis.

About GoBackTV

GoBackTV delivers the digital headend solutions that television service operators need to rapidly introduce, quickly scale, and efficiently support the newest generation of digital video services. GoBackTV's RetroVue suite of products enables operators to cost-effectively support a wealth of stream-based personal-TV applications, including IPTV over cable, switched broadcast, time shifting, VoD, Startover, Lookback, and network PVR. For more information about GoBackTV and its digital video headend solutions, please visit www.gobacktv.com.

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™ (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.