Conax all-inclusive DRM portfolio for Latin America now includes in-the-cloud solutions for pay-TV operators and content distributors

Conax all-inclusive DRM portfolio for Latin America now includes in-the-cloud solutions for pay-TV operators and content distributors

Bringing solutions - cultivating strategic partnerships that help both small and large operators position themselves to offer cutting edge On-Demand and Multiscreen platforms

SAO PAULO, Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ABTA 2013 Expo & Conference -- Conax, a leading global provider of solutions for securing multi-device and digital video content distribution, today announced an all-inclusive strategy for the Latin America pay-TV market. In addition to the recent announcements of secure DRM deployments at Cablemas, Nuevo Sigloand Montecable, content protection specialist Conax is partnering with systems integrator Bold MSSfor a hosted IPTV solution, based on Conax Contego Unite(TM) and including middleware from Cubiware. Now operators of all sizes can readily embrace new pay-TV solutions, launching advanced platforms with low capital expenditure while positioning for market-differentiating offers such as OTT VOD and multiscreen services.

Bold MSS will provide a hosted IPTV solution designed for smaller Latin America operators keen to embrace VOD and other interactive services enabling enhanced consumer offerings. In addition to the expertise provided by the highly skilled technicians at Bold MSS, the new service will include world-class security from Conax and market-leading middleware from Cubiware.

"We are very excited by the tremendous demand for advanced services in Latin America and the opportunity to help operators grow. When selecting a security solution, operators should choose a partner with a solid security history and a long record of profitability to assure themselves a strong future. To help operators yield profits on their OTT investments, Conax is cultivating strategic partnerships to enable highly diverse pay-TV market segments to earn on advanced On Demand offerings - through flexible, fast-to-market and secure DRM solutions," says Rohit Mehra, VP Americas, Conax.

Together with Bold MSS and strategic partners, Conax is offering a highly unique portfolio of advanced content security solutions tailored for the varying needs of operators and providers of pay-content delivery in varying market segments.

Secure solutions for all sizes of operations
Latin American operators of all sizes can maintain and increase their market share and make money by enabling a unique consumer experience by adding new features and solutions, through deployment of market differentiating services such as VOD, Live TV, and multiscreen offerings for a growing ecosystem of broadband-savvy consumers. Conax is offering operators secure, Hybrid OTT solutions with fast time-to-market at reduced costs allowing operators to profit on multiscreen content. A sample of solutions offered by Conax:


1. Conax Xtend Multiscreen(TM): Pre-integrated solution with fast
time-to-market, based on Conax Contego Unite(TM) secure DRM, chosen by
Cablemas, Mexico
2. Conax Contego Unite(TM) - highly flexible OTT solution based on 25 years
of market-leading experience and security track record, selected by Nuevo
Siglo and Montecable
3. Hosted secure IPTV Solution, based on Conax Contego Unite(TM) and hosted
by Bold MSS, for smaller operators in Latin America looking to enhance
their broadband offerings by including pay-TV and On Demand services
ABTA 2013, Sao Paulo (August 6(th) - 8(th))

Meet Conax and partners Bold MSS and Cubiware at ABTA 2013 in Sao Paulo to learn more about multiscreen and hosted solutions, or contact us at info@conax.com or our Brazil office.

For information on BOLD MSS and Cubiware, please visit corporate web sites.

About Conax (www.conax.com)
Conax provides future-oriented security solutions and expertise that empower multi-screen and digital TV content providers around the globe to deliver premium content over the combined Over-The-Top scenario of broadcast, broadband and connected devices, through secure DRM. Bundling 25 years of pioneering content security experience, the Conax Contego(TM) portfolio of multiscreen solutions provides operators with a competitive advantage, highly secure solutions, flexibility, reduced hardware costs, easy deployment and upgrade. Through its benchmark policy for security-evaluated client devices and strategic partner network, Conax technology secures content for operators representing 125 million pay-TV consumers in over 85 countries around the globe. Conax is part of Telenor Group who has operations in 11 markets, 33.000 employees, 148 million mobile subscriptions and is among the world's largest mobile operators. Corporate responsibility. www.twitter.com/ConaxAS



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