India's largest satellite TV operator to deploy integrated security
core in cardless set-top boxes
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rambus
Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced that Dish TV
India has selected the CryptoMedia Security Platform for use in its pay
TV satellite system. The platform, which includes a hardware
root-of-trust embedded in the set-top box chipset, ensures secure
distribution of premium content for cable and satellite operators while
eliminating the need for a smart card and enhancing usability of the
set-top box.
"As we look to grow our customer base from the current 13 million
subscribers, the demand for cost-effective and robust content protection
solutions becomes increasingly important for consumers seeking premium
content," said Jawahar Goel, Managing Director of Dish TV India. "By
leveraging the embedded CryptoMedia core, we no longer need a smart card
to provide secure access to premium content, significantly reducing the
cost and improving the security of the set-top box."
The CryptoMedia Content Protection Core, developed by Rambus
Cryptography Research, is one of several new security elements to be
integrated in Dish TV India's latest set-top boxes. Together with the
CryptoMedia operator services, the solution provides a flexible security
foundation that allows Dish TV India to easily update and reconfigure
software and hardware security throughout the lifecycle of the set-top
box. Dish TV India will launch the new platform in broad commercial
operation this fall.
"By using the CryptoMedia Content Protection Core, Dish TV India
recognizes the value of enabling another level of protection in the
set-top box chipset alongside security elements provided by CAS
vendors," said Dr. Martin Scott, senior vice president and general
manager of the Security Division at Rambus. "Our CryptoMedia Security
Platform provides Dish TV India with extra protection for the delivery
of content, utilizing our expertise in both embedded security and
ecosystem enablement."
Formerly part of the CryptoFirewall family, the CryptoMedia Content
Protection Core is designed to provide strong security and superior
system design flexibility for premium content distribution. The solution
minimizes the risk of security failure and helps simplify product
development. The core is available in a broad range of set-top box and
smart TV chipsets and is compatible with the leading CAS and DRM systems
to prevent unauthorized access to content and services, including
features like pay-per-view and service-tier upgrades.
To learn more about the CryptoMedia security platform, visit rambus.com/cryptomedia
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About Rambus Security Division
The Rambus Security Division is dedicated to providing a secure
foundation for a connected world. Integrating technologies from
Cryptography Research, Bell ID and Ecebs, our innovative solutions span
areas including tamper resistance, content and media protection, network
security, mobile payment, smart ticketing, and trusted transaction
services. Our technologies protect nearly nine billion licensed products
annually, providing secure access to data and creating an economy of
digital trust between our customers and their customer base. Additional
information is available at rambus.com/security.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus creates cutting-edge semiconductor and IP products, spanning
memory and interfaces to security, smart sensors and lighting. Our
chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, services,
training and innovations improve the competitive advantage of our
customers. We collaborate with the industry, partnering with leading
ASIC and SoC designers, foundries, IP developers, EDA companies and
validation labs. Our products are integrated into tens of billions of
devices and systems, powering and securing diverse applications,
including Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, consumer and media
platforms. At Rambus, we are makers of better. For more information,
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About Dish TV India Limited
Dish TV is Asia Pacific's largest direct-to-home (DTH) company and part
of one of India's biggest media conglomerate - the ‘Zee' Group. Dish TV
has on its platform more than 545 channels & services including 22 audio
channels and over 50 HD channels & services. Dish TV uses the NSS-6
satellite platform which is unique in the Indian subcontinent owing to
its automated power control and contoured beam which makes it suitable
for use in ITU K and N rain zones ideally suited for India's tropical
climate. The company also has transponders on the Asiasat 5 platform and
on the SES-8 platform which makes its total bandwidth capacity equal to
828 MHZ, the largest held by any DTH player in the country. The Company
has a vast distribution network of over 2,297 distributors & over
241,346 dealers that span across 9,350 towns in the country. Dish TV
customers are serviced by thirteen 24* 7 call centres catering to 11
different languages to take care of subscriber requirement at any point
of time. For more information on the company, please visit www.dishtv.in
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