Advanced security core to enhance scalable software solutions for
digital TV industry
SAN FRANCISCO & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cryptography Research, a division of Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), and
LOGIWAYS, a Video-on-Demand, security and embedded software integration
specialist, today announced that Logiways has licensed CryptoFirewall™
security core technology developed by Cryptography Research to help
build advanced solutions protecting video delivery revenue streams.
"The hardware security provided by the CryptoFirewall core is an
important element in our mission to enable extremely robust yet
cost-effective content protection environments," said Jean-Phillippe
Plantevin, chief executive officer at Logiways. "We are pleased to work
with Cryptography Research towards our end goal of providing advanced
security solutions."
"Our CryptoFirewall solution complements Logiways' unique approach of
providing their customers with security and interactivity solutions for
the digital TV industry," said Paul Kocher, president and chief
scientist at Cryptography Research. "We're excited to work with Logiways
as they focus on helping operators deliver high-quality, fully-secured
content to consumers around the world."
The CryptoFirewall core is a self-contained ASIC security core which
provides a secure hardware foundation for signal security applications.
The core is designed to protect cryptographic keys and computations
within a chip even if surrounding components are compromised. The
CryptoFirewall core is integrated directly into video decoding
systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) from the leading manufacturers supplying the
set-top box chip market. It provides a robust and cost-effective
solution that is complementary with hardware and software-based
conditional access solutions, protecting against piracy of content and
services.
For additional information on CryptoFirewall technology or on
Cryptography Research visit www.cryptography.com.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is a
leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established
by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and
licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance,
content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial
services. Over six billion security products are made each year under
license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and
engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually.
Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies.
Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of
architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic
systems. Rambus' patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help
industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus
licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of
leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India,
Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available
at www.rambus.com.
About Logiways
LOGIWAYS is a leading developer of added value secure content-delivery
solutions to the digital television industry. VoDAccess, Logiways
flagship Push-VOD system, combines outstanding video-on-demand
performance for consumers, with unparalleled content security for
operators. Ideal for non-broadband markets, VoDAccess enables
subscription, transaction and PPV delivery of Premium Content at a
fraction of the cost of conventional hard-wired VOD. VoDAccess is
available as an end-to-end turnkey platform, including Set Top Box and
PVR options, or alternately as a modular plug-in for integration with
major CAS and Middleware systems in new or existing broadcast networks.
Additional information is available at www.logiways.com.
Logiways will be exhibiting at IBC in Hall 2 C38b September 7th
— 10th, where it will be demonstrating its security and
VoDAccess systems.
CRI
EUROPE
Andrew Lloyd & Associates
Carol
Leslie, +44 1273 675100
carol@ala.com
or
UNITED
STATES
Schwartz Communications
Dan O'Mahony, 415-512-0770
cri@schwartzmsl.com
or
LOGIWAYS
contact@logiways.com
Source: Cryptography Research, Inc.
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