Opera Software, together with TechniSat Digital, a leading consumer-electronics manufacturer, and Verimatrix, a specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for digital TV services, today announced that the latest TechniSat hybrid set-top boxes (STB) will be powered by the Opera Software Development Kit (SDK) and protected by advanced Verimatrix security solutions.
Opera Software and TechniSat have been partnering for years to deliver STBs powered by Opera’s web technology. This long-standing collaboration now brings TechniSat hybrid STBs, with a DVB-C tuner subsystem operating in conjunction with over-the-top (OTT) video service support, and offers a friendly interface for browsing web content and video sources on TVs. Opera’s SDK brings support for HMTL5-based middleware, as well as the rendering of commercial OTT video content, to TechniSat devices.
DVB and OTT pay-TV services, available via TechniSat STBs, are protected by a hybrid Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) security solution, using the award-winning ViewRight ONE security client. The solution provides cardless protection of QAM-based broadcast services and direct support for enhanced HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) secured services through a native HTML5 video tag. The integration of ViewRight with the browser’s native HLS stack gives efficient support for commercial OTT video services using the world’s dominant video-streaming format. The IP-hybrid STB, which enables seamless blending of broadcast and internet-delivered video, is a natural way to combine the growing range of HLS services with the efficient MPEG hardware support of STBs and other devices.
With the new TechniSat STBs, cable operators gain ready-to-deploy products that support modern web standards and premium and secure OTT services for viewers. This solution can also be customized to match operators’ needs, including the integration of further options, such as Opera’s HbbTV solutions, portals and services, including the Opera TV Store.
“Top-notch security and a seamless web TV experience are simply must-haves in the TV world today,” says Aneesh Rajaram, Senior Vice-President for TV & Devices, Opera Software. “Opera’s standards-compliant browser engine and TechniSat’s solid platform and performance, together with advanced revenue security from Verimatrix, make the latest TechniSat STBs a perfect choice for operators.”
“For operators transitioning to a hybrid network, a standards-based approach provides the most flexible options when planning their technology infrastructure and business models. Our OTT video partner ecosystem, which includes progressive providers like Opera and TechniSat, reflects this approach and guards against proprietary technology lock-in,” says Petr Peterka, CTO, Verimatrix. “Verimatrix VCAS is an ideal solution for this integration to meet the security requirements for multi-platform video delivery.”
„Operators are increasingly looking to HTML5 as the standard for delivering rich multimedia content over IP/DVB networks, and we remain dedicated to delivering the best to our customers,” says Udo Scalla, CEO of TechniSat Digital S.A. “Our most efficient set-top-box architecture is able to run the robust Opera HTML5 browser and ensures a most compelling and optimized STB solution for our OEM and operator customers. We are convinced that Opera and Verimatrix are the right partners to develop a future-proof STB for any market.”
The Opera Devices SDK powers the web experience on tens of millions of devices made by over 50 customers, including Sony, Samsung, TiVo, Humax, Arris, Cisco, Amino, TCL, Sharp, Vestel and Altech. Opera Software’s web products for Smart TV devices also include the Opera TV Store app platform and the Opera TV browser.
Come and meet Opera Software at International CES 2014 show in the Las Vegas Convention Center (January 7-10), at South Hall S2, Lower Level, #MP25070, CES Meeting Place. To arrange a commercial or media meeting, contact zlauder [at] opera.com.
Come and see TechniSat at the CES in Las Vegas in the “Made in Germany” Pavillon in the Paradise Event Center #40011 or ask for a meeting via solution@technisat.com.
About Verimatrix
Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) and ViewRight® solutions enable cable, satellite, terrestrial, IPTV and OTT operators to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models. As the established leader in cardless security solutions, the company has leveraged its innovative 3-Dimensional Security approach to provide harmonized rights for premium content delivery to a range of devices over new hybrid network combinations.
Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, standards organizations and its unmatched partner ecosystem enables Verimatrix to provide a unique perspective on video business issues beyond content security as operators introduce new services to take advantage of the proliferation of connected devices. Verimatrix is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com, our Pay TV Views blog and follow us at @verimatrixinc, Facebook and LinkedIn to join the conversation.
About TechniSat Digital Group
TechniSat Digital Group is a leading consumer electronics organization with headquarters in Daun, Germany. Specializing in premium DVB products, TechniSat designs, develops, and manufactures a range of digital receivers, PVRs, PC cards, CA Modules, and IDTVs with embedded Conditional Access and Common Interface for SD and HD services.
TechniSat Digital´s location based in Betzdorf/Luxembourg is responsible for the Export business in general and specialized in customized solutions for any operator.
TechniSat has production facilities in Germany and Europe as well as R&D in Germany and Poland. The products are designed and developed by TechniSat Digital’s hardware and software engineering teams which have in-depth DVB expertise. Many CA vendors, such as Conax, Irdeto, Nagravision, NDS, Panaccess, Verimatrix, Viaccess and others, have licensed TechniSat Digital as a preferred business partner.
TechniSat Automotive has for more than 15 years been developing and producing high-quality products in the field of car infotainment, particularly car radios and radio navigation systems. This business division is certified in accordance with ISO/TS 16949 and supplies, among others, Volkswagen, Škoda, Seat, and other well-known automobile manufacturers.