SEATTLE, WA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/11/08 -- Widevine Technologies, the only provider ofmultiformat and multiplatform DRM and digital copy protection solutions,today announced expanded capabilities for operators to quickly andaffordably secure content between multiple devices within an in-homenetwork using Cypher 4.2. The new release adds hardware acceleration withinthe Sigma Designs 8364 secure processor on the Cisco line of IP STBs andDVRs to support enhanced services such as multi-room DVR. It also includessupport for network address translation (NAT) for unlimited expansion ofthe consumer domain to accommodate STBs, DVRs, PCs, handsets and portablemedia players.Widevine Cypher's ability to support both hardware acceleration foradditional service capacity on consumer devices and NAT for low costexpansion of the service domain is unique in the industry. Operator demandto deliver compelling services to multiple devices using a multiplatformcontent protection solution is at an all time high -- driven by thebusiness requirement to maintain premium studio and broadcaster contentlicenses. Greater processing demand for new services requires contentprotection integrated into a secure processor. While general availabilityof public IP addresses is at an all time low, now more than ever operatorsmust look at ways to more efficiently allocate IP addresses in an expandedservice domain.
"Expanding video offerings to multiple devices requires a contentprotection solution that can flexibly accommodate new services and deviceswhile keeping costs low," said Matt Cannard, VP of Marketing at Widevine."Widevine solves both the operator and consumer pains with a multiplatformand multiformat content protection solution which enables new or existingoperators to connect STBs, PVRs, PCs or portable media players to any setof services."
Cypher 4.2 is available immediately for telco, cable, satellite, internetand mobile operators to secure the distribution and consumption of premiumcontent on multiple devices using multiple formats. It also includessupport for the Motorola (NYSE: MOT) VIP 1960 and Entone Hydra HD IP videogateway.
"The convergence of media, networks and the digital home has progressed tothe point where consumers expect to access video services and contentanytime from anywhere," says Steve Hawley, Sr IPTV Analyst for MultimediaResearch Group Inc. "Widevine's product line allows video service providersto secure the delivery of digital media content to a range ofnetwork-enabled consumer devices."
To find out more about Widevine and to see a product demonstration, visitWidevine at the NXTComm show in Las Vegas, June 17-19, booth # SL10109. Formore information on Widevine Cypher: http://www.widevine.com/cypher.html
About Widevine Technologies, Inc.
Widevine is a leading provider of content protection and forensicwatermarking solutions worldwide for content owners and telco, cable andinternet service operators.
Widevine enables the acquisition and distribution of premium studio andbroadcaster content for more than 130 service providers globally and morethan 160 web properties. Its conditional access and DRM technologies makeit possible to protect digital media and pay-TV revenues while creating newservice opportunities through the secure distribution, identification andtracking of digital content.
An innovator and holder of more than 30 patents, Widevine is the onlycontent protection vendor that can secure multiple platforms and formats,including Flash-based distribution of digital media.
Widevine is a privately held corporation headquartered in Seattle, WA,funded by Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), Charter Ventures,Constellation Ventures, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd (DNP), PaceSetterCapital Group, Phoenix Partners, TELUS (NYSE: TU) and VantagePoint VenturePartners.
For more information: www.widevine.com
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