Irdeto/Pace/OpenTV Push VOD HD PVR Solution

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Irdeto; the proven expert in content security for digital TV, IPTV and mobile; Pace Micro Technology; the leading independent developer of digital TV technologies for the global pay-TV industry; and OpenTV Corp.; the leading provider of solutions for the delivery of digital and interactive television; have gained honors as finalists for the 2007 Cable&Satellite International (CSI) Product of the Year Awards 2007 with a joint Push Video-On-Demand (VOD) High-Definition (HD) Personal Video Recorder (PVR). The solution was short-listed in both the best content protection technology and best content on-demand solution categories.

The Irdeto/Pace/OpenTV Push VOD HD PVR is a secure, end-to-end, HD PVR and Push VOD solution that integrates Pace's state-of-the-art PVR hardware platform with OpenTV Core2(TM) and OpenTV PVR2(TM). The solution is secured by Irdeto's innovative Zeta smartcard.

"In the past, launching integrated PVR and Push VOD services fully integrated with an operator's service line was time-consuming, complex and expensive," said Doug Lowther, vice president of sales and marketing for Irdeto. "A pre-configured, joint solution from three leading companies simplifies the process, while also shortening time-to-market and reducing overall integration and project costs."

"Pay-TV operators are always looking for new ways to make their offerings stand out in today's crowded market," said Shane McCarthy, group account director for Pace Micro Technology plc. "The Irdeto/Pace/OpenTV combined solution enables operators to deliver an advanced HD PVR and Push VOD service quickly and easily to their subscribers."

"Irdeto, Pace and OpenTV have teamed to create an all-in-one Push VOD HD PVR solution that allows operators to cost-effectively deploy differentiated VOD services," said Tracy Geist, senior vice president, market development for OpenTV. "This provides operators with a solution to seamlessly deliver content to their subscribers without compromising their user's PVR experience."

Held at IBC, the Cable and Satellite International Product of the Year Awards 2007 are one of the most comprehensive and competitive technology awards in the industry. The program is designed to reward technical and product marketing excellence in the cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcasting and IPTV sectors. Award winners will be presented at IBC on Monday, September 10, 2007.

To see the Irdeto/Pace/OpenTV Push VOD HD PVR, please visit Irdeto (Hall 1 Booth 451), Pace Micro Technology (Hall 1 Booth 221) and OpenTV (Hall 1 Booth 281) at IBC 2007 from September 7-11 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Source: World Media