Press Releases
CONMEBOL Selects Irdeto for Online Piracy Detection & Brand Protection Services
Irdeto’s proactive services will help protect CONMEBOL brand and content from piracy and cybercrime CES, LAS VEGAS – 7 January 2020 – CONMEBOL, the governing body of football in South America, has selected Irdeto to provide services that will protect its brand...
Irdeto Joins IBM Security App Exchange Community
Cloakware® Trusted Telemetry app part of collaborative development to stay ahead of evolving threats AMSTERDAM (December 5, 2019) – Irdeto, a leader in digital platform security, has launched its Cloakware Trusted Telemetry app, which integrates with IBM...
Irdeto and Amlogic launch Netflix-integrated Hailstorm Hybrid Set-top Box Platform
Pre-certification reduces integration time and effort for operators to deliver optimal streaming and browsing Netflix on the Android TV platform Bangkok, Thailand – 13 November 2019 – Irdeto, the world’s leading digital platform security solution provider, and...
Irdeto Partners with Amlogic and Skyworth to Launch Platform Under Google Android TV Production-Ready Hybrid STB Reference Design Program
Partnership will enable operators to speed up deployment of premium content services on Android TV AMSTERDAM – 12 November 2019 – Android TV, with the extensive Google app store is already playing an influential role in pay TV, as operators are under pressure...
DMM GAMES LLC Enlists Denuvo to Protect New Releases
SALZBURG – 31 October 2019 – DMM GAMES LLC, a Japan-based gaming platform, has selected Denuvo by Irdeto to secure new games launched on its platform. With aspirations to become the biggest games platform in the Japanese market and publish games worldwide, securing...
Irdeto and VOXX Automotive Bring Simple and Secure Key Management to Fleet Owners
New partnership puts the power of key management in the palm of fleet customer’s hands. NACV, ATLANTA – 28 October 2019 – Fleet owners, new car dealers and ride sharing companies are embracing digital transformation. The implementation of connectivity has provided...
Shane McCarthy Joins Irdeto as Chief Operating Officer, Video Entertainment
AMSTERDAM – 17 October 2019 – Irdeto today announced that Shane McCarthy has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for its video entertainment business. A developer by background, Mr. McCarthy previously held a number of roles at Pace, including the...
PTCL Partners with Irdeto to Provide Parental Controls through Cutting Edge Trusted Home Solution
IBC, AMSTERDAM – 16 September 2019 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Irdeto to develop Wi-Fi management and parental control functionality, powered by the newly launched Trusted Home solution, from Irdeto...
Irdeto Secures Airtel Xstream 4K Set-top Box
Irdeto Cloaked CA will secure delivery of premium content on part of Airtel’s new converged digital entertainment platform IBC, AMSTERDAM – 15 September 2019 – Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications service provider, has selected Irdeto to...
BexCom Selects Irdeto to Secure AKASH DTH Platform
Irdeto Cloaked CA ensures secure digital delivery of premium content to subscribers in Bangladesh IBC, AMSTERDAM – 14 September 2019 – Beximco Communications Limited (BexCom), the leading provider of digital pay TV services in Bangladesh, has selected Irdeto to...
Irdeto Launches Trusted Home to Enable IoT Security Through Smart Home Gateway
New solution enables CSPs to offer greater security and control to customers, increasing efficiency and ARPU IBC, AMSTERDAM – 13 September 2019 – Consumer demand for IoT devices is growing rapidly as they look to make the most of connectivity and the smart home....
Irdeto Adds Client Watermarking to TraceMark
New functionality enables fast integration and rapid detection of pirated streams and their origin on broadcast and OTT networks IBC, AMSTERDAM – 12 September 2019 – Content redistribution piracy remains a big threat to the media and entertainment industry and, with...
Irdeto Joins Airline Passenger Experience Association to Help Upgrade Secure Entertainment Experiences for Passengers
Irdeto offers most comprehensive solution to prepare, present and protect in-flight OTT entertainment services APEX EXPO, LOS ANGELES – 9 September 2019 – Offering an in-flight OTT experience with premium content is challenging but is a huge opportunity for airlines...
Irdeto Names Dario Choi Head of Sales, North & South East Asia
AMSTERDAM – 5 September 2019 – Irdeto today announced that Dario Choi has been appointed to the role of Head of Sales, North & South East Asia. Mr. Choi joins Irdeto from Huawei, where he was Vice President of Digital Services, Cloud & Data Center and...
Patient Safety at Risk from Unsecured Healthcare IoT Says Irdeto Research
Majority of healthcare organizations have experienced an IoT-focused cyberattack, with nearly a third of attacks resulting in compromised end-user safety AMSTERDAM – 28 August 2019 – The Internet of Medical Things is opening up a new world of possibilities to...
Denuvo Extends Protection to Games Developed for Mobile Devices
New solution secures against cheating and tampering on mobile games GAMESCOM, COLOGNE – 20 August 2019 – The proliferation of tablets and smartphones in recent years has facilitated the rapid rise of mobile gaming, which now makes up a substantial proportion...
Mobile App Protection Made Easy with Irdeto Trusted Software
Superior, zero-touch mobile app protection service optimized with machine learning empowers developers to focus on time-to-market and business logic, leaving app protection to Irdeto BLACK HAT, LAS VEGAS – 5 August 2019 – Irdeto has announced Trusted Software, a new...
Operational Downtime is the Most Common Impact of IoT-Focused Cyberattacks on Industrial and Manufacturing Organizations
Global Irdeto research also finds that nearly 8 in 10 manufacturers have suffered an IoT cyberattack in the past year AMSTERDAM – 24 July 2019 – As connectivity in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) promises to transform the manufacturing and production...
Irdeto Cloakware® Software Protection Wins Innovative Product of the Year at the 2019 Cyber Security Awards
Latest version of product recognized for innovation in enabling all elements of software protection for the connected world AMSTERDAM – 15 July 2019 – Irdeto has been awarded the Innovative Product of the Year award at the 2019 Cyber Security Awards for Irdeto...
Stay One Step Ahead of Hackers with Irdeto Trusted Telemetry
A key component of Cloakware® Security Services, Trusted Telemetry delivers reliable information on security events in real-time, providing early warning of cyberattacks INDUSTRIAL IOT USA, CHICAGO – 18 June 2019 – IoT plays a significant role in shaping the future...
Irdeto and Idneo Bring Secure Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) System to Electric Vehicles
New partnership provides OEMs with proven, automotive-grade hardware for remote vehicle access with security built-in from the beginning TU Automotive, DETROIT – 5 June 2019 – OEMs are eager to provide customers with a customizable driving experience. This...
Only 6% of Transport and Automotive Organizations Have What They Need to Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges
Irdeto research finds that while many transport businesses have yet to implement robust cybersecurity, a majority are looking at its value beyond just protection TU AUTOMOTIVE, DETROIT – 4 June 2019 – As vehicles become increasingly connected, and autonomous...
New 2019 Global Survey: IoT-Focused Cyberattacks are the New Normal
Irdeto finds that in sectors such as transport, manufacturing and healthcare, while a majority of organizations have suffered an IoT attack, the mindset of security as a cost is changing AMSTERDAM – 29 May 2019 – Eight in ten organizations have experienced a...
Premier League and Irdeto Collaborate on Large-Scale IPTV Piracy Raids
National Police in Spain, Denmark and UK team up with Europol resulting in five arrests and uncovering a complex, international illegal IPTV business AMSTERDAM – 22 March 2019 – The Spanish National Police has publicly announced the success of the...
Leveling the Playing Field with Denuvo Anti-Cheat
New solution combines machine learning and hardware security to stop cheaters in their tracks GDC, SAN FRANCISCO – 20 March 2019 – The astronomic growth of the video game and esports industries has brought with it a variety of opportunities for cheaters to...
VodafoneZiggo, AAPA and Dutch Police Collaborate to Bring Card Sharing Pirate to Justice
AMSTERDAM, 11 March 2019 – The operator of a Netherlands-based card sharing piracy network was convicted and sentenced to a conditional six-month prison sentence, with a probation period of three years, and 240 hours community service, at a court in The...
Irdeto Wins Frost & Sullivan’s Customer Value Leadership Award
Company’s customer-focused culture judged to stand out from competitors AMSTERDAM – 30 January 2019 – Based on its recent analysis of the Global Content Protection Market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Irdeto with its 2018 Customer Value Leadership Award...
Vestel Releases First CASTVs with Integrated Broadcast Pay TV Services
Launch follows partnership with Irdeto to offer secure, instant pay TV without a set-top box or an external module AMSTERDAM – 15 January 2019 – Home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer, Vestel has launched the first TVs which allow consumers to...
Irdeto’s Control on the Go Enables Secure Onboard Entertainment in Planes, Trains, Coaches and Cruise Ships
New solution meets stringent security requirements, allowing premium content to be delivered to consumer devices at scale CES, LAS VEGAS – 8 January 2019 – The proliferation of mobile devices with high quality video capabilities has fueled the rapid adoption of...
In-Car Services and Data Now Safe Thanks to Multi-Layer Security from ACCESS and Irdeto
OEMs and Tier 1’s can now fully embrace connectivity without fear, providing a safe and reliable driving experience for consumers TOKYO, JAPAN − 8 January 2018 − ACCESS CO., LTD and Irdeto are partnering to safeguard in-car data and services. Connectivity has...
Irdeto Receives Prestigious Value Leader Award at Airtel Confluence
CES, LAS VEGAS – 8 January 2019 – Irdeto has received the Airtel Value Leader Award from Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications service provider, based on the value brought to its DTH business through its deployment of Irdeto Armor for Android...
Irdeto and African Wildlife Foundation Join Forces to Hunt Down Wildlife Crime Online
Cybersecurity & Intelligence partnership aims to disrupt illegal animal trade online and bring poachers and wildlife criminals to justice AMSTERDAM – 10 December 2018 – The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Irdeto have partnered to combat poaching and...
Game Piracy Results in Over $21 Million in Lost Revenue During Opening Release Window
Research from Irdeto monitored P2P downloads of a pirated version of a major sports game title in two weeks following its release SALZBURG – 7 November 2018 – As the latest premium game titles become increasingly anticipated by consumers looking to play, data...
Irdeto Opens New Connected Transport Office in Detroit
Growth and momentum in Irdeto’s Connected Transport business drives an expanded presence in the Motor City DETROIT – 10 October 2018 – Irdeto has opened a new office in Pontiac, Michigan dedicated to its Connected Transport business. The new office with further...
Irdeto and Alibaba Cloud Make It Easy to Securely Deliver OTT Content and Services
Irdeto Rights for ChinaDRM enables Alibaba Cloud to provide customers with an efficient way to securely deliver OTT services across multiple devices BEIJING – 20 September 2018 – Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, has selected Irdeto...
CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM Ready to Deliver Pay TV Services Globally
Irdeto, SMIT, MStar and TP Vision in partnership have quickly progressed the development of a game-changing CAM as an alternative to set-top boxes IBC 2018, AMSTERDAM – 17 September 2018 – A partnership of major players in the CAM ecosystem, led by Irdeto,...
Irdeto Partners with Airtel to Secure Content on Airtel’s Digital TV Platform
Irdeto will deploy its security solutions – Irdeto Armor for Android TV, Irdeto Cloaked CA and Middleware – on Airtel’s direct-to-home satellite service and hybrid Android TV platform IBC, AMSTERDAM – 15 September 2018 – Irdeto has partnered with Bharti Airtel...
Irdeto Secures Orange’s New Direct to Home Service in Slovakia
Managed Conditional Access solution will securely deliver DVB Satellite services IBC, AMSTERDAM – 14 September 2018 – Orange Slovensko has selected Irdeto as its partner to securely deliver content through its recently launched Direct to Home (DTH) service to...
Irdeto’s New Geodiversity Functionality Enables Global Expansion of OTT Services
Irdeto Rights now enables cost-effective OTT service delivery to multiple regions on a single configuration IBC, AMSTERDAM – 13 September 2018 – OTT revenues continue to grow rapidly as consumers want a choice of high quality content across a range of devices....
Link Motion, DSA and Irdeto join forces to offer an end-to-end secure connected vehicle solution
TAMPERE – 11 September 2018 – Link Motion, DSA and Irdeto have come together to offer a secure, end-to-end connected vehicle experience, built on Microsoft Azure. Connected car manufacturers are eager for a joint offering that brings together the right security...
Irdeto Selected as Conditional Access Partner for Eutelsat’s New Hybrid Platform
Irdeto Cloaked CA will protect delivery of DTH content through Eutelsat CIRRUS platform AMSTERDAM – 7 September 2018 – Irdeto announces that it has been selected by leading global satellite operator, Eutelsat as a security partner for its new Eutelsat CIRRUS...
Denuvo Joins Esports Integrity Coalition to Combat Cheating
ESIC membership underscores Irdeto research, which found 61% of online gamers in UK and Germany have been negatively impacted by cheating GAMESCOM, COLOGNE – 21 August 2018 – As Esports becomes increasingly popular around the globe, there is a risk that...
Criminals Profit with OTT Streaming Credentials Available on Dark Web for Under $9
New Irdeto Piracy Trends Report Reveals Importance of Protecting Legitimate OTT Accounts, Global Piracy Hotspots and Illicit STB Advertising Trends AMSTERDAM - 13 August 2018 - Hundreds of stolen login details for popular OTT services are available every month...
Irdeto Cloakware® Software Protection Beefs Up its Architecture for IoT Connected Industries
Enhanced architecture provides resilient and robust protection against cyberattacks beyond applications to now secure new software, devices, gateways and more LAS VEGAS, BLACK HAT - 08 August 2018 - Irdeto has introduced the latest version of Cloakware®...
Youku and Irdeto Bring Secure, Premium Content to Consumers in China
Youku to implement Irdeto Rights for ChinaDRM and Irdeto TraceMark™ forensic watermarking to provide premium, early release content and fight redistribution piracy BEIJING - 08 August 2018 - Youku, the Alibaba-owned online video streaming service...
Global Movie and TV Piracy on the Rise as Web Video Piracy Growth Adds to Peer-to-Peer Piracy
New Data from Irdeto Shows P2P Piracy Still Dominant for Movies and TV NORTH HOLLYWOOD - 07 August 2018 - Consumers who prefer piracy over legal video sites are ensuring that peer-to-peer (P2P) piracy continues to be the major method of accessing illegal copies...
Indentive Prioritizes Consumer Security for Its State-of-the-Art IoT Platform
Security partner Irdeto to provide advanced Cloakware protection and anti-hacking for Indentive’s home IoT gateway device and suite of IoT consumer services in Sweden AMSTERDAM - 06 August 2018 - Irdeto is partnering with Indentive, a Swedish IoT...
Suspect Arrested Following Collaborative Denuvo Hacking Investigation by Bulgarian Police and Irdeto
AMSTERDAM - 25 July 2018 - A 21-year-old Bulgarian man, aka Voksi, from Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria, allegedly responsible for the hacking of a number of games carrying Denuvo’s Anti-Tamper software, has been arrested following a collaboration between Irdeto and the...
Card Sharing Pirate Convicted in Groningen Following Collaboration Between VodafoneZiggo, AAPA and Dutch Police
AMSTERDAM - 17 July 2018 - A card sharing piracy network has been shut down with the operator of the illegal network convicted and sentenced to 240 hours community service and a fine of over €45,000 at a court in Groningen yesterday, following a collaborative...
Transvision Selects Irdeto as Security Partner for Direct-to-Home Android TV Offering
Irdeto enables Transvision to securely deliver premium content through its Android TV platform and bring greater choice and convenience to its customers SINGAPORE, CONNECTECH ASIA - 27 June 2018 - Transvision, Indonesia’s leading provider of pay TV services,...
Pay TV Operators Empower Consumer Choice with Irdeto Armor for Android TV
Irdeto launches new security solution to protect the device, data and services built on Android TV, allowing operators to future-proof set-top boxes SINGAPORE, CONNECTECH ASIA - 26 June 2018 - Consumers today want choice. While providing open platforms like...
Widespread Cheating in Multiplayer Online Games Drives Gamers in Asia Pacific Away
Irdeto research finds that Asia Pacific gamers are most likely to abandon a game if they think other players are cheating, and feel most strongly about securing multiplayer games online SINGAPORE - 08 June 2018 - Gamers in Asia Pacific are most likely to...
Strategic Partnership Steering Connected Vehicle Security in the Right Direction
Irdeto and SafeRide to provide the only solution on the market that combines network security with software security on the ECU, allowing OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to detect tampering and anomalies to protect against and respond to cyberattacks Novi, MI - 06...
Nearly Five Million Illegal Streamers Detected During Champions League Knockout Stages
Further action needed to tackle illegal web-based streams, social media and Kodi piracy AMSTERDAM - 23 May 2018 - As the football world gears up for the showdown between Liverpool and Real Madrid in this weekend’s UEFA Champions League Final, data from...
Connected Transport Industry Comes Together to Eliminate a Weak Entry Point for Hackers
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. brings together industry leaders in vehicle cybersecurity to enhance protection for Electronic Logging Devices ALEXANDRIA, VA - 21 May 2018 - A consortium of industry leaders in vehicle cybersecurity...
Irdeto Names Niels Haverkorn General Manager of Connected Transport
AMSTERDAM - 18 May 2018 - Irdeto today announced that Niels Haverkorn has been appointed to the role of General Manager for Connected Transport. This new role is designed to accelerate the development of Irdeto’s thriving connected transport security business. Mr....
New Global Survey: Widespread Cheating in Multiplayer Online Games Frustrates Consumers
Irdeto research finds that a mere 12% of online gamers have never had their experience negatively impacted by cheating and some may be less likely to play due to unfair advantages AMSTERDAM - 01 May 2018 - More than half (60%) of gamers have had their...
Content Owners Amp Up Anti-Piracy Strategy with Irdeto’s Industry-First Watermarking Solution
Irdeto introduces first-of-its-kind technology that now combines support for JPEG 2000 in Interoperable Master Format into its scalable distributor watermarking solution LAS VEGAS, NAB - 10 April 2018 - As content owners and distributors continue to address...
Criminals Gain as 339 Illegal Streams Detected for Joshua vs. Parker
More work to be done to combat illegal streams around events like the heavyweight title unification fight AMSTERDAM - 02 April 2018 - As Anthony Joshua defeated Joseph Parker on Saturday night to now hold the WBO, WBA, IBF and IBO Heavyweight titles,...
Link Motion and Irdeto Join Forces to Provide Automobile OEM’s a Complete Security & Safety Technology Platform for New Lines of Connected and Autonomous Cars
Link Motion Integrates Irdeto’s Vehicle Access and Safety Solution ‘Keystone’ into its CarBrain Platform BEIJING - 14 March 2018 - Link Motion Inc. (“Link Motion” or the “Company” NYSE: LKM), a leading smart car and smart ride company, has reached an agreement...
DELTA Selects Irdeto to Protect New IPTV Set-top Box
Irdeto Cloaked CA Software Security Will Protect Delivery of DVB and IPTV Services AMSTERDAM - 08 March 2018 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced it will provide security solutions and services to DELTA as it rolls out a new...
Irdeto Launches Hosted CA for Small and Mid-Sized Cable Operators
New security solution provides a faster and lower-cost way for operators to attain world-class CA for digital TV CSTB, MOSCOW - 30 January 2018 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced the launch of its Hosted CA solution in...
Irdeto Acquires Denuvo, Bringing Together Decades of Security Expertise to Protect the Gaming Industry
Irdeto and Denuvo join forces to combat piracy, protecting games on desktop, mobile, consoles and VR devices for Electronic Arts, UbiSoft, Warner Bros, Lionsgate Entertainment and many others AMSTERDAM - 23 January 2018 - Irdeto has acquired Denuvo, the world...
European Police Authorities, Europol, and AAPA Join Forces to Shut Down Illegal Streaming Network
AMSTERDAM - 12 January 2018 - A crime group suspected of hosting a large-scale illegal IPTV streaming business has been shut down, following a collaborative investigation led by the Cypriot Police, with the support of the Cybercrime Division of the Greek police, the...
Irdeto Launches Next-Generation of Piracy Control
Enhanced online piracy detection and enforcement technology identifies web video piracy across streaming video on demand, direct download and hybrid websites. LAS VEGAS, CES - 09 January 2018 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today...
Irdeto Enables XPENG to Put Security First in Its New Fleet of Vehicles
Strategic connected transport security partnership with Irdeto enables XPENG to protect its next-generation connected cars and autonomous vehicles LAS VEGAS, CES - 09 January 2018 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced...
Irdeto and Conjure Put Vehicle Access and Safety In The Driver’s Seat
Keystone solution enables OEMs to provide consumers with the convenience, flexibility and customization they expect to safely manage and operate today’s connected cars and autonomous vehicles LAS VEGAS, CES - 09 January 2018 - Irdeto, the world leader in...
Tata Sky Expands Long-Term Security Partnership with Irdeto
Irdeto will enable Tata Sky to securely deliver premium content across any device in India LAS VEGAS, CES - 09 January 2018 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, has announced that it has expanded its long-term security partnership with Tata...
More Education on Connected Car Security Needed for Consumers in Japan
New global survey by Irdeto finds that consumers in Japan are least likely to research connected car protection from cyberattacks TOYKO - 21 December 2017 - A new online survey by Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, found that 96% of...
Unprecedented Changes Due to Disruptive Technologies, Global Giants and Cybercrime Threats: 2018 Trends in Media and Entertainment
New e-book features trends, predictions and commentary from Irdeto and other industry thought leaders on topics like 4K, piracy, watermarking and disruptive technologies AMSTERDAM - 20 December 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today...
2018 Trends in the Connected World: Expanded Cybersecurity Threats Will Require Defense in Depth, Security Ownership and Legislation
New e-book features trends, predictions and commentary from industry thought leaders on the growing cybersecurity need in connected devices and vehicles AMSTERDAM - 20 December 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today launched its...
StarGroup Selects Irdeto to Securely Deliver Content Through its StarTV Service
Irdeto secures the delivery of premium content to StarGroup’s 100,000 pay TV subscribers across 22 states in the Republic of Mexico Mexico City - 11 December 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced that StarGroup, a...
Consumers in China Want Connected Cars but Lack Cybersecurity Awareness
New global survey by Irdeto finds that 67% of consumers in China own a connected car or have plans to purchase one in the future, but many are unaware of cyberattack potential BEIJING - 05 December 2017 - A new survey by Irdeto, the world leader in digital...
Cybersecurity Concerns May Stop Consumers from Purchasing a Connected Car
New global survey by Irdeto finds that 85% of consumers believe connected cars could be targeted by a cyberattack and nearly half do not plan to buy one in the future AMSTERDAM - 04 December 2017 - 93% of consumers believe they do not own or do not know if they...
Frost & Sullivan: Over Half of the Billions of IoT Devices in the Market Will Live in Connected Spaces
New whitepaper by Frost & Sullivan and Irdeto also finds that more than 70% of companies believe security is a top consideration when making an IoT purchasing decision IOT TECH EXPO, SANTA CLARA, CA - 30 November 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital...
Irdeto Extends Security Partnership with Foxtel
Irdeto picked to secure Foxtel’s set-top boxes and its Foxtel Now streaming service, expanding its long-term relationship to securely distribute premium content across any device AMSTERDAM - 14 November 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform...
Irdeto Cloakware for Connected Transport Meets New U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Autonomous Car Security Requirements
AMSTERDAM - 26 October 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced that its Cloakware® for Connected Transport security solution meets all the stringent requirements set out in the American Vision for Safer Transportation through...
beIN MENA Selects Irdeto for Conditional Access Technology and Security Services
Irdeto will secure premium live sports and entertainment content throughout the region IBC AMSTERDAM - 19 September 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced details of a new three year deal with beIN, the dominant sports and...
Tata Sky Appoints Irdeto for Next Generation Over-the-Top Media Services
Irdeto will enable Tata Sky to launch a secure OTT service, supporting a variety of connected devices IBC 2017, AMSTERDAM - 16 September 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, has been selected by Tata Sky, India's leading content...
Irdeto and Vestel Announce World-First Launch of TVs with Integrated Broadcast Pay TV Capabilities
Partnership will provide consumers with secure, instant-access to premium content directly from the TV without a set-top box or an external module IBC 2017, AMSTERDAM - 15 September 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a...
Irdeto, MStar, SMIT, TP Vision and Rabbit Labs partner to support CI Plus 2.0 standard with game-changing USB form factor
Market leaders team up to support the revolutionary step for the CI Plus standard, to allow for worldwide reach with USB CAM IBC 2017, AMSTERDAM - 14 September 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a partnership...
Irdeto Cloaked CA Completes Cartesian’s Farncombe Security Audit™ for Protection of 4K UHD Content
IBC 2017, AMSTERDAM - 13 September 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced that its Cloaked CA solution has completed a rigorous review by Cartesian against the stringent usage rules for 4K UHD premium content included in...
Irdeto Joins Forces with IBM to Combat Automotive Cybersecurity Threats
Collaboration between Irdeto and IBM aims to provide OEMs and tier-one suppliers with ECU protection and real-time security analytics IAA CARS, FRANKFURT, GERMANY - 12 September 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced they...
239 Illegal Streams Detected for Mayweather vs. McGregor
Pirates looking to capitalize on the fight of the century were actively advertising their illegal streams across the internet to reach a worldwide audience AMSTERDAM - 28 August 2017 - The Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match was not the only...
Foxtel Welcomes Conviction and Sentencing of Subscription TV Pirate
AMSTERDAM - 09 August 2017 - Foxtel today welcomed the sentencing of a Sydney man for his role in the selling of unauthorized access to Foxtel services. Haidar Majid Salam Al Baghdadi, 33 years old, was convicted of criminal offences relating to charges of operating...
90% of Consumers Think Security Should be Built into Connected Devices
New global IoT security survey by Irdeto finds that awareness of cyberattacks targeting smart devices increases with age LAS VEGAS, BLACK HAT - 26 July 2017 - IoT security is top-of-mind for consumers across the globe, according to new research from Irdeto, the...
Irdeto Launches Next-Generation of Cloakware Software Protection
Enhanced solution provides premiere protection against cyberattacks for the world’s largest and most innovative brands LAS VEGAS, BLACK HAT - 26 July 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, has announced the launch of its...
OEMs and Tier-Ones to Invest More in the Next Three Years on Automobile Connectivity and Cybersecurity to Protect Against Vehicle Cyberattacks
New ‘Cybersecurity for the Automotive Industry’ whitepaper by Frost & Sullivan and Irdeto highlights top automotive market security trends and strategies AMSTERDAM - 06 June 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and global analyst...
Content Pirates Sentenced Following Collaboration Between Irdeto, MultiChoice Africa Limited and Egyptian Enforcement Authorities
Anti-piracy collaboration uncovers Egyptian cybercrime syndicate operating a control word sharing pirate network and selling pirate decoder boxes AMSTERDAM - 05 July 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and MultiChoice Africa...
Irdeto and Link Motion to Showcase the Most Secure Connected Carputer at Upcoming Automotive Industry Events
Unique secure connected carputer demo at CES Asia and TU Automotive to highlight how car hacks are executed and solutions that must be implemented to mitigate vehicle cyberattacks AMSTERDAM - 31 May 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security,...
Irdeto TraceMark™ Forensic Watermarking Passes ChinaDRM Lab’s Inaugural Security Test
Irdeto recognized for its robust forensic watermarking solution, which provides operators in China with the confidence to launch high value content services and fight piracy SINGAPORE, CommunicAsia - 24 May 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform...
Irdeto and Rogue Wave Software Team Up to Provide Secure Open API Offerings
Partnership provides end-to-end protection against a wide variety of attacks and allows financial institutions to comply with PSD2 requirements AMSTERDAM - 09 May 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and Rogue Wave Software, maker of...
Android Poised to Play a Pivotal Role in the Future of TV Distribution
New global survey by Irdeto finds that 72% of video service providers have Android on their technology roadmap with only 54% willing to pay a premium for the technology AMSTERDAM - 11 April 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and Ovum...
Premier League and Irdeto Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies to Shut Down One of the Largest IPTV Piracy Businesses in Europe
Spanish National Police, Europol, Eurojust and other authorities team up on global anti-piracy investigation leading to raid of 12 locations in Spain and Bulgaria AMSTERDAM - 11 April 2017 - The Spanish National Police and Europol have publicly announced the...
Irdeto to Partner with PCI Security Standards Council to Improve Payment Data Security Worldwide
As Council’s newest Participating Organization, Irdeto to contribute to the development of PCI Security Standards AMSTERDAM - 10 April 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards...
Stofa Selects Irdeto to Protect New Android Set-Top Box
Stofa’s Hybrid Offering Re-imagines How TV Services Are Delivered in Denmark; First Android TV Box to Take Advantage of Irdeto Cloaked CA Software Security AMSTERDAM - 06 April 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced...
European Florin Awards Presented to Threatmetrix and Irdeto
Announcing the winners of the 2017 European Florin Awards The Hague - 29 March 2017 - Transactives, the organizer of the EUROPEAN Payment Summit and GLOBAL Payment Summit, is proud to announce the 2017 winners of the European Florin Awards. At the 16th EUROPEAN...
Irdeto and HiSilicon Partner to Secure Premium Content Delivery for Operators in China
Irdeto Rights for China DRM with TEE integration is the first-ever hardware-protected ecosystem for China DRM; partnership will equip incumbent operators with world-class level security to launch premium content services CCBN, CHINA - 24 March 2017 - Irdeto has...
iQIYI Picks Irdeto and TraceMark™ Watermarking to Meet ChinaDRM Standards for Premium OTT
Irdeto Rights for ChinaDRM with forensic watermarking enables iQIYI to securely offer premium UHD and early release OTT entertainment to over 20 million Chinese customers CCBN, BEIJING, CHINA - 24 March 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform...
Irdeto research: Chinese consumers aged 35 to 44 watch pirated content the most, but also most willing to watch less or stop watching pirated content
Around half (52%) of Chinese consumers aged 18 to 24 who watch pirated content indicated that mobile devices are their most frequent method of consuming this content – the highest globally – reflecting a prominent shift in viewer consumptions habits CCBN, CHINA...
Irdeto and Amlogic partner to secure premium content for operators in China
Irdeto Rights for China DRM with TEE integration is the first-ever hardware-protected ecosystem for China DRM that will give operators more control and confidence to launch premium content services CCBN, CHINA - 23 March 2017 - Irdeto has announced the...
Irdeto and MStar Partner to Secure Premium Content for Operators in China
Irdeto Rights for China DRM with TEE integration is the first-ever hardware-protected ecosystem for China DRM that will give operators more control and confidence to launch premium content services CCBN, CHINA - 22 March 2017 - Irdeto has announced the...
HorizonSAT Chooses Irdeto to Secure New MENA Pay TV Offering
Irdeto Cloaked CA to protect premium content on new HTV Pinoy service reaching expat Filipino viewers CABSAT, DUBAI - 21 March 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced it will provide security solutions and services...
Game-Changing MENA Entertainment Platform, GOBX, Now Secured by Irdeto
Irdeto Cloaked CA chosen to secure GOBX premium content delivery for MENA consumers, including over 40 HD channels and exclusive HD entertainment channels CABSAT, DUBAI - 21 March 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a...
Irdeto Survey: Millennials shaping video piracy in the Middle East and North Africa
New online survey from Irdeto reveals that 18-24 year-olds in MENA consume the most pirated video content in the region and are shifting piracy viewing to mobile devices DUBAI, CABSAT - 20 March 2017 - A new online consumer piracy survey from Irdeto, the world...
Nearly half of consumers around the globe are willing to stop or watch less pirated video content
The largest global consumer piracy online survey ever conducted finds that consumer education could reduce the number of individuals (52%) who watch pirated video content BRUSSELS, CABLE CONGRESS - 08 March 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform...
Education on media piracy could reduce the number of Latin Americans who pirate by more than 50%
70% of Latin American adults polled have watched pirated content and the youngest generation is the worst offender São Paulo - 02 March 2017 - A new online survey from Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, found that 70% of Latin American...
A Preview of Coming Attractions: Shining a Spotlight on the Hottest Trends in Media & Entertainment
New e-book features trends, predictions and commentary from Fox, MPAA, GoMedia, PlayKids, MTS and other industry thought leaders on topics like 4K, piracy, watermarking and disruptive technologies AMSTERDAM - 23 February 2017 - A new eBook from Irdeto, the...
Spanish National Police, Premier League and Irdeto Join Forces to Shut Down ISP Running Pirate IPTV Subscription Business
Global anti-piracy investigation leads Police to raid a local ISP in Malaga offering unauthorized Premier League matches and 100+ international pay TV channels AMSTERDAM - 09 February 2017 - The Spanish National Police announced today that they have...
Irdeto Research: Despite High Levels of Awareness in India that Piracy is Illegal, 66% of Consumers Polled Still Access Pirated Content
Over half of Indians polled (56%) who pirate content could be convinced to pirate less – or stop – after learning about the damage piracy causes the media industry, underscoring the need for more consumer education NEW DELHI, Convergence India - 08 February...
Samba Tech and Irdeto Partner to Secure Online Video Content for Latin American Operators
Universal Church is the First Joint Customer to Use Irdeto Rights to Securely Distribute OTT Video Content to Subscribers São Paulo - 07 February 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a strategic partnership with Samba...
New Consumer Research from Irdeto Reveals that 87% of Russian Consumers Polled Don’t Know That Online Piracy Is Illegal
Additional findings show that 57% of Russians polled actively viewed pirated content, 38% of them prefer to pirate movies still in the cinema and 75% most often access pirated content on their laptop Moscow, CSTB - 07 February 2017 - A new online consumer...
MTS and Irdeto Secure Content for Over 2 million Subscribers in Russia
As MTS continues to grow and expand with vast geographical reach, Irdeto secures content delivery in a region hit hard by media piracy Moscow, CSTB - 07 February 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced that Irdeto CA has...
Irdeto and Harmonic Team Up to Support CSA3, The Most Secure Scrambling Algorithm on the Market, to Enable Premium Ultra HD Content Distribution
First-of-its-Kind Integrated CSA3 Solution Provides Advanced Encryption Technology Empowering Pay TV Operators with the Freedom to Innovate AMSTERDAM - 19 January 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced it is working...
Many US Consumers Don’t Care About Revenue Damage Piracy Causes Media Industry
New Irdeto Survey Finds One Out of Every Three US Consumers Watch Pirated Content; 39% Unconcerned About Negative Impact of Piracy on Content Creation AMSTERDAM - 18 January 2017 - A new survey by Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, found...
Cloakware for Automotive by Irdeto Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation
Irdeto’s anti-hacking technology for connected cars employs whitebox cryptography protection methods to combat up-to-the-minute attacks MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA - 06 January 2017 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, has received the 2016...
Link Motion Selects Cloakware for Automotive by Irdeto to Enhance Connected Car Security
Link Motion and Irdeto Protecting Vehicles from Hackers and Cybercriminals; Team to Showcase Secure Connected Carputer at CES CES - LAS VEGAS - 04 January 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced that Link Motion, a secure...
Irdeto and Tata Elxsi Partner to Provide Secure In-Car Display Systems for Automobiles
Tata Elxsi and Irdeto Help OEMs Implement Secure In-Vehicle Displays; Secure In-Car Display System Showcase at CES CES - LAS VEGAS - 03 January 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a partnership with Tata Elxsi, a key...
Irdeto joins Frog by Wyplay community to offer integrated security solutions for operators worldwide
CES - LAS VEGAS - 03 January 2017 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a new licensing agreement with Wyplay to join more than 140 companies in the Frog by Wyplay community, which offers software to operators to provide an...
PayU Deploys Irdeto’s Cloakware for Payments Solution to Secure All Payment Transactions for Merchants and Consumers
PayU taking an innovative and proactive approach to security by integrating Irdeto Cloakware solutions to improve consumer trust, reduce PCI related costs and prevent theft and fraud AMSTERDAM - 13 December 2016 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform...
From Startup to Blue Chip: Pirates Rapidly Grow Illegal Offerings to Compete for your Business
New Data from Irdeto Finds More Than 2.7 Million Advertisements Offering Illicit Streaming Devices; Top 100 Pirate IPTV Supplier Websites Generate More Than 16,460,000 Visits Per Month AMSTERDAM - 08 December 2016 - New data from Irdeto, the world leader in...
Three Dutch Content Pirates Sentenced Following Partnership with Irdeto and Dutch Authorities
Irdeto collaboration sees three card sharing pirates receive community service, conditional sentencing and asset seizures AMSTERDAM - 25 November 2016 - Following the 2013 raid of five homes in Apeldoorn, Enschede, Vlagtwedde and the Hague which resulted in...
China International Broadcasting Network Selects Irdeto as Security Partner for China DRM
Irdeto’s 360 Security and Irdeto Rights for China DRM will enable CIBN to tap into the US$1.2b premium OTT services market in China BEIJING, CHINA - 24 November 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced that China International...
GoMedia and Irdeto climb on board National Express with Secure OTT Video Delivery
AMSTERDAM - 16 November 2016 - Irdeto and GoMedia, today announced a new secure OTT video delivery deployment with National Express. Hot on the heels of similar launches with Virgin Trains and Eurostar, GoMedia will again use Irdeto Rights to secure access over...
Irdeto Promotes Bengt Jonsson to Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Following a Successful IBC 2016 and a Series of New Customer and Partner Wins, Irdeto is Poised for Continued Growth Under Jonsson’s Leadership AMSTERDAM - 26 September 2016 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced the...
Irdeto and Scenarist Partner to Provide the Ultimate Security Solution for the Ultra HD Blu-Ray Format
Irdeto TraceMark™ Forensic Watermarking Integrated with Scenarist Ultra HD Authoring Provides Hollywood Studios with Comprehensive Capabilities to Track Pirated Ultra HD Blu-ray Titles AMSTERDAM - 10 September 2016 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform...
ORS and Irdeto Sign New Cardless Security Contract at IBC
Irdeto will secure premium video content services from ORS until 2026 AMSTERDAM - 10 September 2016 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and Austrian Broadcasting Services (ORS) today signed a new ten year deal which will see ORS...
MStar and Irdeto Partner to Secure Android for Use in Pay TV Set-Top Boxes
AMSTERDAM - 08 September 2016 - MStar Semiconductor, Inc., a leading semiconductor company for display and digital home solutions, and Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a partnership to enable the secure delivery of premium content...
Irdeto Secures MEDIA BROADCAST’s New Portable USB Device for Pay TV Content
First pay TV device of its kind in Germany to be released early 2017 AMSTERDAM - 02 September 2016 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced that it has been selected by MEDIA BROADCAST as the end-to-end security provider for its...
RCS & RDS Picks Irdeto Cardless Security for Digital TV CAMs
Irdeto secures premium video entertainment services from RCS & RDS for Romanian Digi TV consumers AMSTERDAM - 25 August 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced it will provide security solutions and services to RCS &...
Irdeto Survey: Global Video Service Providers and Content Producers Believe Consumers Will Pay More for 4K UHD Content
96% of video service providers and content producers believe that a majority of consumers and operators will adopt 4K UHD TV by 2020 AMSTERDAM - 26 July 2016 - A new global survey from Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, and global analyst...
Irdeto Breaks 20-Year Vendor Lock-in for U.S. Cable with Keys & Credentials Solution
Irdeto’s License Authority solution provides operators with platform control DENVER - 12 July 2016 - Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, has announced significant milestones for its Keys & Credentials solution, which is now widely...
SMIT Partners with Irdeto to Supply CAM for MEDIA BROADCAST’s freenet TV Launch
ANGA COM, COLOGNE - 08 June 2016 - SMIT Holdings Limited ("SMIT", stock code: 2239), the leading global supplier of conditional access module (CAM) devices, today announced they have partnered with renowned digital platform security leader Irdeto to supply the CI Plus...
Frost & Sullivan Applauds Irdeto’s Digital Security Platform, Cloakware for Automotive
Irdeto’s white-box cryptography protection methods have evolved in response to up-to-the-minute attacks Mountain View, CALIFORNIA - 07 June 2016 - Based on its recent analysis of the market for anti-hacking technology for connected cars, Frost & Sullivan...
Irdeto secures GoMedia Delivery of BEAM entertainment service for Virgin Trains Passengers
AMSTERDAM - 07 June 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced its selection by GoMedia, Europe’s leading on-board infotainment provider, for secure delivery of OTT entertainment content for customers on Virgin Trains services. The...
Unifique Selects Irdeto to Secure Premium Content Delivery over Cable and Fiber-to-the-Home Networks
Irdeto to Support Digitization of Unifique Analog Cable Operation and Deployment of Services through IPTV SAO PAULO - 17 May 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced that Unifique Franquias Ltda has selected Irdeto Cloaked CA...
VSTV’s K+ Selects Irdeto as Key Partner to Launch New Commercial OTT Streaming Service in Vietnam
Irdeto’s end-to-end multiscreen and multi-DRM services enable K+ to offer premium OTT content to consumers, including exclusive Premier League matches, across a wide range of devices and browsers INDONESIA, APOS - 26 April 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in...
Irdeto Launches First Government-approved DRM Solution in China
Irdeto solution will secure and accelerate access to premium video entertainment for Chinese consumers, including UHD and 4K CCBN, CHINA - 23 March 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, has launched Irdeto Rights with China DRM support,...
GoMedia Picks Irdeto for Eurostar OTT Video Delivery
Irdeto expands Rights footprint by enabling international train passengers to enjoy premium entertainment AMSTERDAM - 16 March 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced that it has been selected by GoMedia, Europe’s leading...
Movile Selects Irdeto to Protect Premium Video Delivery on Popular PlayKids Platform
Irdeto Rights enables broad device reach and protection for one of the most popular children’s apps in the world; Momentum continues under New LATAM Sales Director Alexandra Larsson Sao Paulo - 03 March 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform...
Caspio HD Selects Irdeto Security for New Pay TV Platform Built on Premium Sports and HD Content
Irdeto offers Kazakhstan’s first premium satellite pay TV service the ability to broadcast content securely and cost-effectively CSTB, MOSCOW - 27 January 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced that it will be providing...
Irdeto to Secure Delivery of Ultra HD Movies for the VIDITY™ Ecosystem
Irdeto Tracemark™ for VIDITY to Ensure Premium Content is Securely Transferred and Ready for Viewing across Various Consumer Devices CES, LAS VEGAS - 06 January 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced that it will be the...
Irdeto and Aspera Enable Real-time Watermarking for Rapid, Secure Delivery of Premium Content
Partnership relies on Irdeto TraceMark™ forensic watermarking to track leaked assets and identify sources of pirated content LAS VEGAS, CES - 06 January 2016 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced a strategic partnership...
Irdeto and Movimento to Deliver Unprecedented Level of Security to the Auto Industry
Movimento Brings Best-of-Breed Security Technology to Car Ecosystem LAS VEGAS, CES - 04 January 2016 - Irdeto and Movimento today announced they are collaborating to provide in-vehicle and over the air (OTA) security for car makers and car drivers alike....
Dutch Content Pirates Sentenced to Community Service, Conditional Imprisonment and Probation
Irdeto and Dutch Police collaboration results in the successful conviction of two control word sharing pirates AMSTERDAM - 22 December 2015 - Following the successful 2013 raid of five homes in Apeldoorn, Enschede, Vlagtwedde and the Hague, it was announced...
Oh the Horror! The Scary Films and TV Shows that People are Illegally Downloading around the World
Irdeto Pits Ghost, Zombie and Slasher Movies against Each Other in Media Piracy Battle; Ghosts Take the Lead with 54% of Illegal Downloads SAN JOSE, Calif. - 28 October 2015 - In the lead up to Halloween, illegal peer-to-peer downloads of current and classic...
Today’s Pirates Don’t Have a Sense of Humor
Drama and Adventure Titles Tracked by Irdeto Account for over 50 Percent of all Digital Marauders’ Illegal Download Activity SAN JOSE, Calif. - 14 October 2015 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, released piracy data that reveals what kind of...
Turk Telecom Group Selects Irdeto Security Services for New Satellite Service Built Around Live Sports
Irdeto offers Tivibu, the digital broadcasting platform of Turk Telecom Group, the security and flexibility to broadcast premium content to subscribers IBC, AMSTERDAM - 12 September 2015 - Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, today announced...
Second Screens are Now Becoming ‘First Screens’ in Living Rooms
Irdeto research finds laptops and smartphones used more often by more than one third of consumers and are set to continue living room domination IBC, AMSTERDAM - 11 September 2015 - Usage of laptops and smartphones is outpacing that of set-top boxes (STBs) and...
Irdeto Partners with Samsung and SMiT to Launch the First Set-Top Box-free System for Transvision in Indonesia
Irdeto to provide Keys & Credentials and Conditional Access System in support of groundbreaking pay TV service that is integrated directly to the TV SINGAPORE - 22 July 2015 - Irdeto today announced, in partnership with Samsung and SMiT, the launch of the...
Media Broadcast Chooses Irdeto to Secure Content Across Broadcast and Multi-Screen Ecosystems
Irdeto Integrated Management System provides a hybrid platform for efficient and effective security across consumer devices ANGA Cable - 09 June 2015 - Irdeto, a world leader in Multiscreen, Revenue Assurance and Media Protection technologies, today announced a...
PT Mega Media Indonesia Group Selects Irdeto Multiscreen for Genflix, Indonesia’s First-Ever Commercial OTT Service
Irdeto Multiscreen end-to-end managed service supports PT Mega Media Indonesia Group’s launch of Genflix to target Indonesia’s large and fast-growing market of mobile subscribers CommunicAsia 2015 - SINGAPORE - 02 June 2015 - Irdeto today announced that PT Mega...
maxdome Successfully Adds MPEG DASH Support Using Irdeto Rights
Industry DRM fragmentation addressed by move to HTML5 and MPEG DASH-based strategy AMSTERDAM - 14 May 2015 - Irdeto, a world leader in Multiscreen, Revenue Assurance and Media Protection technologies, today announced that maxdome GmbH, the most popular...
Consumers see Hyper-Personalized, a la Carte TV as the Future of Entertainment
Irdeto global research finds up to three in five consumers willing to switch to an a la carte service; Consumers balance cost and content variety in their search for the right entertainment mix INTX, CHICAGO - 06 May 2015 - According to new global research from...
Illegal downloads of Game of Thrones™ episodes increase more than 45 percent year-over-year in the final weeks before season 5 premiere
Episodes heavily pirated in the week leading up to the launch of HBO Now, More than 7 million illegal downloads detected since February 5 SAN JOSE, Calif. - 09 April 2015 - Irdeto, a world leader in anti-piracy and Revenue Assurance solutions, today released...
Irdeto and Alibaba Group Strengthen Anti-Piracy Efforts in China
Irdeto’s partnership with Alibaba Group shuts down thousands of illegal circumvention devices linked to piracy; over 5,000 online ads for pirate devices removed in one month CCBN 2015 - BEIJING, CHINA - 26 March 2015 - Irdeto today announced its latest...
Irdeto Names Doug Lowther Chief Executive Officer
Appointment Effective April 1 AMSTERDAM - 12 March 2015 - Irdeto today announced that Doug Lowther will be assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer following Graham Kill’s resignation in September 2014 to pursue new opportunities based out of his native UK....
And the Winner for the Most Pirated Motion Picture Is…
Irdeto Reveals 385% Spike in Piracy Worldwide for Oscar®-Nominated Films and Estimated Potential Revenue of over $40 Million from Leaked Hollywood Screeners of Movies like American Sniper and The Imitation Game SAN JOSE, Calif. - 19 February 2015 - Millions of...
Piracy in Russia Fuelled by Expensive Content and Lack of Availability
Irdeto survey finds multi-screen opportunity in ad-funded content and affordable subscriptions CSTB, MOSCOW - 27 January 2015 - Viewing pirated content is extremely common among Russian consumers, largely due to the cost and availability of legal content,...
Consumers Expect More A La Carte Entertainment By 2020
Irdeto global survey finds continued popularity of smart TVs and binge viewing in future CES, LAS VEGAS - 06 January 2015 - As the technology world converges at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a forward-thinking Irdeto global research survey...
Irdeto Welcomes Jesus de Francisco Ramos as New Regional Director for Latin America
Jornadas, Buenos Aires - 18 September 2014 - Irdeto, a world leader in Multiscreen, Media Protection and Revenue Assurance solutions, today announced at Jornadas Internacionales 2014 the appointment of Jesus de Francisco Ramos as Regional Director of Latin America....
Eltrona Taps Irdeto to Provide Integrated Broadcast and OTT Security for New Interactive TV Services
Irdeto Integrated Management System will offer the Luxemburg operator a seamless management solution for both broadcast and OTT services over hybrid set-top boxes and mobile devices Amsterdam - 12 September 2014 - Irdeto, a world leader in Multiscreen, Media...
Premier League Selects Irdeto for Enhanced Anti-Piracy Efforts
Irdeto Revenue Assurance supports Premier League with detection, investigation and enforcement services for new season, further supporting fight against piracy IBC 2014 - 12 September 2014 - Irdeto, the world leader in Multiscreen, Media Protection and Revenue...
Irdeto Research Reinforces Consumer Appetites for Personalization, Binge Viewing and Live TV
Global Survey Uncovers New Data on Young Viewers Driving Next Generation Viewing Experiences through Connected Devices and Internet TV Amsterdam - 11 September 2014 - Young viewers are driving next generation content services with their high expectations of...
Irdeto, African Pay TV Operators and Egyptian Authorities join Forces to Combat Broadcast Piracy in Egypt
Largest ever regional investigation leads to arrests and shut down of a major smartcard sharing piracy network AMSTERDAM - 27 August 2014 - As a part of a collaborative investigation to stop the illegal distribution of satellite channels across the African continent,...
Forthnet Selects Irdeto to Secure DTH Offering
Irdeto’s Media Protection and Revenue Assurance enabled Forthnet to transition to a fully-secured DTH base AMSTERDAM - 20 August 2014 - Irdeto, the world leader in Multiscreen, Media Protection and Revenue Assurance solutions, and Nova, the satellite pay TV platform...
World Cup Piracy Figures Serve as Cautionary Tale to Broadcasters Ahead of Premier League Kick-Off
AMSTERDAM - 13 August 2014 - As the opening weekend of the 2014/15 Premier League approaches, broadcasters should take note of some unexpected piracy figures from Irdeto stemming from the FIFA World Cup 2014, which found that Europe and North America broadcasters were...
Irdeto Consumer Research Reveals Consumer Attitudes towards Pirated Content
Premier Global Survey Uncovers Viewing Preferences, Demographic Influences and Regional Differences with Consumption of Movies, TV and Sports, and the 2014 World Cup AMSTERDAM - 10 July 2014 - Viewing pirated content is much more prevalent amongst young people, while...
Irdeto Names Richard Scott Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
Richard takes the helm of global sales and marketing strategy during a time of rapid growth and innovation for Irdeto AMSTERDAM - 02 July 2014 - Irdeto, a world leader in Multiscreen, Media Protection and Revenue Assurance solutions, today announced the appointment of...
Irdeto Survey Reveals Top Two Piracy Contributors
Lack of content availability and concerns over price BROADCASTASIA 2014 - SINGAPORE - 18 June 2014 - New research from Irdeto that explores consumer consumption patterns of video content confirmed top two reasons why people turn to piracy: lack of content availability...
Liberty Global selects Irdeto Rights to secure video services on consumer devices
Irdeto Rights will provide hardened protection for linear and Video-on-Demand content consumed by customers in Europe AMSTERDAM - 20 May 2014 - Irdeto, a world leader in Multiscreen, Media Protection and Revenue Assurance solutions, today announced a new deployment of...
Irdeto Opens State-of-the-Art Network Operations Center to Monitor Health of Multiscreen Platforms and User Experience
Irdeto NOC offers unmatched ability to support operators with an infrastructure and real-time support for multiscreen, anti-piracy and revenue assurance initiatives AMSTERDAM - 22 April 2014 - In response to the growing OTT and multiscreen environment and consumer...
Game of Thrones and the Walking Dead Lead in Illegal Downloads Globally
AMSTERDAM - 07 April 2014 - As US and UK premieres hit the screens, Game of Thrones leads The Walking Dead as the most illegally downloaded TV show internationally in the early part of 2014, according to new data from Irdeto. Torrents collected and tracked by Irdeto’s...
Irdeto Survey Reveals 85% of Chinese Consumers Today Prefer Watching Videos On Various Computing Devices Over Traditional Television
CCBN, BEIJING - 20 March 2014 - New research from Irdeto that explores consumer viewing patterns and preferences on accessing video content unveiled that 86% of Chinese consumers still watch video content at home but only 15% of the respondents do so on traditional TV...
Irdeto Builds Momentum in MENA and Increases Investment Following Strong Regional Growth
Now counting all major MENA pay TV operators as customers, Irdeto adds new hires dedicated to advancing Multiscreen and OTT opportunities in the region CABSAT, Dubai - 11 March 2014 - Irdeto ,a world leader in Multiscreen, Revenue Assurance and Media Protection...
Irdeto Consumer Research Reveals Strong Demand for OTT in GCC Countries
Popularity grows for on-demand and multi-screen entertainment experiences; responses highlight gaps in device compatibility and content access CABSAT 2014 – DUBAI - 10 March 2014 - Consumer demand is increasing for over-the-top (OTT) offerings and Internet TV services...
New Research from Irdeto Reveals 53% of Americans Believe Mobile Devices Will Replace TV Sets in the Next Eight Years
Data also indicates young consumers prefer to binge-watch TV; think 4K TV is just “OK” CES, LAS VEGAS - 07 January 2014 - New research from Irdeto that explores consumer television and video viewing preferences revealed that 53% of consumers believe that mobile...
Irdeto and Envivio Team Up to Secure and Deliver Live OTT Content
Joint Solution Takes Advantage of New PlayReady LiveTV Capabilities to Make Broadcasting Live Linear Content Over-the-Top Cost-effective, Security-enhanced and Scalable CES, LAS VEGAS - 06 January 2014 - Irdeto, the world leader in Multiscreen, Media Protection and...
Irdeto Helps Dutch Police Combat Growing TV Piracy in the Netherlands
With intelligence, monitoring and technology support from Irdeto, Dutch Police raid five homes suspected of illegal card sharing piracy Through a collaborative effort between The Dutch Police, The Public Prosecution Service, Dutch TV providers and Irdeto, it was...
Indonesia’s Orange TV Launches Over-The-Top Services with Irdeto Rights
Irdeto Rights provides Orange TV with studio-grade content security and license management structure for OTT services across vast network of consumer devices SINGAPORE - 17 October 2013 - Irdeto today announced that Orange TV, a pay TV service by Indonesia’s PT...
Irdeto Delivers Multiscreen Faster And Easier So Operators Can Offer Great Entertainment Experiences
Newly launched Irdeto Multiscreen empowers pay TV, OTT and free-to-air operators to quickly deliver highly-personalized experiences and generate new revenue AMSTERDAM - 12 September 2013 - Irdeto today announced the evolution of Irdeto Multiscreen, a...
IMTV Partners with Irdeto to Launch New ‘BIGTV’ Service
BEIJING - 09 September 2013 - Irdeto, today announced that IMTV, the new broadcasting arm of Indonesia’s Lippo Group, has selected Irdeto Media Protection to securely deliver digital television content over BIGTV, a new premium direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service...
My-HD Secures Premium Channels with Irdeto Media Protection
With integration of Irdeto Cloaked CA, My-HD becomes the first broadcaster in the Middle East to deploy a cardless, CA solution AMSTERDAM - 15 August 2013 - Irdeto, a world leader in Media Protection, Multiscreen and Revenue Assurance solutions for pay media...
CTH goes digital with Irdeto Media Protection
CASBAA, BANGKOK - 30 May 2013 - Irdeto, a world leader in media protection, multiscreen and revenue assurance solutions for pay media and content owners, today announced at CASBAA Thailand in View that CTH Public Company Limited (CTH) has selected Irdeto Media...
Irdeto and Alibaba Group Make Formal Commitment to Eradicate Pirate Device Advertising Across E-commerce Sites
BEIJING - 13 May 2013 - Irdeto, a world leader in media protection, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alibaba Group intended to formally support and reconfirm commitment to anti-piracy initiatives aimed at protecting Irdeto pay media customers on...
FilmFlex Selects Irdeto to Protect On-Demand Movies on iOS and Android Devices
AMSTERDAM - 05 March 2013 - Irdeto, a world leader in multi-screen, media protection and revenue assurance solutions, today announced that FilmFlex has selected the company to secure premium entertainment assets on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. FilmFlex is...
Piracy cases in Czech Republic and Slovakia yield results
Demonstrate effectiveness of collaboration and police support AMSTERDAM - 11 February 2013 - Two new cases of the piracy practice known as card sharing have been brought to resolution in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The cases involved the theft of services...
RSCC Picks Irdeto to Protect New Direct-to-Operator Satellite Services
CSTB 2013, MOSCOW - 30 January 2013 - Irdeto, a world leader in multi-screen, media protection and revenue assurance solutions, today announced that Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has selected Irdeto as a main provider of media protection solutions to...
MultiChoice Africa and Irdeto Join Forces to Fight Pay TV Broadcast Piracy
In less than one year, Irdeto Anti-Piracy and Forensics Unit, MultiChoice Africa Anti-Piracy Department and Botswana Police detect, stakeout and arrest criminals running elaborate piracy business It was revealed today that Irdeto, a world leader in content...
Belgian Pirate Assets Seized in Conviction for Illegal Pay TV Content Distribution
Ten month sentence for owner of illegal card sharing network; Global security leaders partner with content distributors to combat media piracy in Europe It was revealed today that global content security companies Irdeto and NAGRA have been working with...
Cablecom Selects Irdeto to Secure New Digital 3.0 Service
Cablecom chooses Irdeto Conditional Access System to protect Digital 3.0 and deliver high-definition content to Mexican consumers NexTV Summit, MEXICO CITY - 03 October 2012 - Irdeto, a world leader in content security, management and delivery, today announced...
Broadcasters Fuel Rapid Adoption of Irdeto Cloaked CA
One year after launch, Irdeto continues worldwide momentum with its software-based conditional access; seven more broadcasters embrace cardless CA solution trusted by Hollywood studios AMSTERDAM – IBC 2012 - 07 September 2012 - Underscoring the industry...
Irdeto Strengthens Piracy Management Portfolio with Global Launch of Irdeto Intelligence Services
New Online Ad Network and Live Event Monitoring services tackle piracy for pay TV operators and broadcasters while uncovering hidden opportunities through big data AMSTERDAM – IBC 2012 - 07 September 2012 - Irdeto, a world leader in content security, management...
IGLOO Partners with Irdeto to Launch New TV Offering
Irdeto Cloaked CA to secure media environment for IGLOO service CommunicAsia, 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...
Irdeto Cloaked CA ships 500,000 units in first six months: Europe
Software-based conditional access builds rapid momentum worldwide; Irdeto Cloaked CA the security solution of choice for pay TV operators including Stofa, Polsat and Zeonbud AMSTERDAM and BEIJING - 13 June 2012 - Irdeto, a global software security and media...
GlobeCast Selects Irdeto Broadband Solutions to Launch MyGlobeTV
Irdeto Enables GlobeCast to Offer Customers their Favorite International Channels on New OTT Platform via Innovative Broadband and Customer Care & Billing Solutions The 2012 Cable Show, BOSTON - 21 May 2012 - Irdeto, a global software security and media...
PT Central Tivi Digital Leverages Irdeto Customer Central to Deliver Superior Customer Care
INDONESIA - 15 May 2012 - Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, today announced that Indonesia’s direct-to-home (DTH) operator PT Central Tivi Digital has deployed Irdeto Customer Central, a fully-integrated customer care and billing...
TrueVisions Partners with Irdeto for 360 Degree Customer Service
Irdeto Customer Central Offers Thailand's Largest Pay TV Operator a Customer Care and Billing Service that Delivers Efficiency, Advanced Analytics and Cost Savings THAILAND - 25 April 2012 - Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, today...
TelkomVision Achieves 800% Growth in Sales, Reaches One Million Subscribers Using Irdeto
Diverse pay TV services offering accelerates subscription in the last six months INDONESIA - 28 February 2012 - Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, congratulates customer TelkomVision, Indonesia’s leading Direct-to-Home (DTH)...