NDS, a News Corporation company, announced Tuesday that it is providing Intelsat with its Synamedia system in order to evaluate the latest IPTV technology. The NDS solution will enable Intelsat to test the operational and performance aspects of IPTV technology.
IPTV enables cable and telecommunications operators to offer improved and next-generation TV services over existing broadband networks. NDS Synamedia is a complete solution for the secure delivery of TV and VOD content over broadband IP networks.
Based on NDS's proven VideoGuard encryption technology, Synamedia provides operators with a trusted security solution that meets the high demands of content providers for high value premium content.
The system supplied to Intelsat includes Alcatel's Open Media Suite (OMS) and set-top boxes from Amino. Alcatel's OMS enables service providers to create, deliver and manage broadcast TV, VOD, personal video recording, electronic program guides, web browsing and email as part of a comprehensive triple play offering.
The Amino range of set-top box products provides a truly cost effective means for the telco or internet service provider to deploy a broadband TV service.
The Synamedia system will provide set-top box authentication, real-time encryption of multicast TV content and pre-encryption of VOD content.
The system is compliant with international interoperable standards allowing for simultaneous operation of similar systems. The complete system to be supplied provides Intelsat with an integrated end-to-end implementation of secure broadband TV services delivered to an IPTV set-top box.
"As IPTV in North America begins to gain momentum, telecommunications operators must ensure that they can protect content against piracy while delivering the high quality entertainment that customers demand," said Dr. Dov Rubin, VP and General Manager, NDS Americas.
"NDS is excited that Intelsat has chosen to test this application using our technology."
Synamedia and VideoGuard
Synamedia provides operators with a proven solution that meets the high level of protection demanded by premium content providers and movie studios by protecting content at all stages of delivery, from the broadband access point through the last mile to the IP set-top box in the home.
Within the home, VideoGuard protects digital content from piracy – whether it is stored locally or routed through a home network. VideoGuard uses content encryption and a highly secure key management system that allows IP set-top boxes to be used for viewing content on a TV screen.
NDS VideoGuard technology is recognized as one of the most advanced and secure technologies available, protecting more than $15 billion in customer revenues while enabling pay-TV and providing a much broader feature set to enrich the viewing experience.
