Irdeto Cloaked CA to secure media environment for IGLOO service
SINGAPORE, 20 June 2012 – Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, today announced that IGLOO, a new television offering launched as a joint venture between SKY and TVNZ, has selected Irdeto Cloaked CA to securely deliver premium content over the ground-breaking new TV service. With the service launching soon, IGLOO needed a partner that could not only provide an industry leading security solution, but also implement it quickly and effectively.
“After an extensive evaluation of vendors, solutions and approaches, it became clear that Irdeto was the trusted partner we needed to help us launch IGLOO,” said Chaz Savage, General Manager, IGLOO. “Irdeto brings a formidable combination of deep knowledge of the pay media industry, a proven solution and a forward thinking approach that perfectly suits what we’re hoping to accomplish with IGLOO.”
IGLOO is an affordable, pre-pay TV service that will be available for purchase in retail outlets. Once connected, customers will have access to FTA channels and the option to purchase a pack of 11 digital channels. The device also includes WiFi and Ethernet connections to access on demand content.
Irdeto Cloaked CA is a fully featured and renewable cardless conditional access solution that will enable IGLOO to deliver this content securely, while avoiding the hassle and cost associated with swapping out or replacing smart cards. As part of the agreement, Irdeto will also provide full implementation and testing of the solution.
“The launch of IGLOO is perfectly timed to take advantage of the digital switch over and it will give New Zealanders more choice. We’re thrilled to be a part of it and are dedicated to helping IGLOO deliver content securely today and into the future,” said Doug Lowther, Executive Vice President, Digital TV, Irdeto.
Irdeto is the partner of choice for pay TV operators in Asia Pacific, and 12 customers in Australia and New Zealand alone are securing and growing their media business using Irdeto solutions. Irdeto has over 40 years of pay media experience helping operators around the world offer innovative services in order to thrive in the increasingly competitive pay TV industry.
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About Irdeto
Irdeto is the most innovative software security and media technology company in the world. Through its dynamic monetization and security technologies, the company allows new forms of distribution for broadcast, broadband and mobile entertainment, as well as for the world’s most popular apps, eStores and consumer devices. Co-headquartered in Amsterdam and Beijing, the company employs more than 1,000 people in 25 locations around the world. Irdeto is a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers (JSE: NPN). Please visit Irdeto at www.irdeto.com.
About IGLOO
IGLOO is a new television service which launches in New Zealand in 2012 offering unrivalled viewing flexibility and choice. A joint partnership between SKY (51%) and TVNZ (49%), IGLOO offers a range of both free to air and pay television channels with no long term contracts and unparalled flexibility.
IGLOO features 11 channels ranging from Food TV to National Geographic Channel, Kidzone24 and Comedy Central and will boast close to 1,000 films and TV episodes to stream straight to your TV. This revolutionary service also offers the very best of national and international sport available via its pay per view channel Front Row. IGLOO comes with an easy to install set top box which will be available at retail outlets nationwide, online or via their friendly customer services team. For more information please visit: www.igloo.co.nz or send enquiries to toot@igloo.co.nz
For further information, please contact:
Bridgit O’Donovan
Waggener Edstrom for Irdeto
Mobile: +65 9675 4562
bodonovan@waggeneredstrom.com
Katie Judd
Senior Manager, Public and Internal Relations, Irdeto
Office: +1 415 967 7148
Mobile: +1 603 738 9599
Katie.Judd@irdeto.com