Kudleski Group’s SmarDTV said it is introducing a new set of CI+ modules, and has extended its license and cooperation agreement with Kudelski Group sister company Conax to include set-top boxes.
SmarDTV will introduce a CI+ 1.3 module that is compliant with the latest generation of the Conax Contego and Conax Conformity testing. In addition to content protection coverage, the combination will enable features such as Operator profile supporting channel list customization, SmarDTV said.
SmarDTV said it will also introduce a fully Conax compliant WIFICAM module enabling reception of hybrid services without the need for a set-top box. The Kudelski Group company said that will present an immediately deployable benefit to Conax customers offering a mix of broadcast and OTT services.
SmarDTV will introduce its set-top box products supporting Conax customers and including its OTT and hybrid devices.
“We have supported Conax customers and their subscribers with our CI and CI+ CAMs for over 15 years and we are delighted to expand our latest product range with compliancy for Conax Contego. Conax customers have traditionally had subscribers that have been keen CAM users and therefore introducing CAMs with the latest features will be warmly welcomed by these subscribers and Conax customers. In addition we are also introducing Conax Contego™ compliancy in our pre-integrated OTT and hybrid set-top boxes in order to accelerate the launch of complex new services for Conax customers,” said Conor Ryan, Vice President of marketing at SmarDTV.
“Conax aims to offer a wide range of Conax Contego™ compliant consumer devices such as STBs and CAMs”, said Tom Jahr, EVP Products & Partners, Conax. “The addition of CI Plus 1.3 and SmarDTV STBs further strengthens the portfolio of supported consumer devices that conform to Conax security technology and widens the choice for our operators. We are pleased to extend our relationship with SmarDTV and strengthen our portfolio with their innovative range of high quality products.”
Separately, the Kudelski Group’s Nagra operation said that DEN Networks, India’s largest cable provider, has selected Nagra’s anyCAST content protection and OpenTV middleware to support existing digital TV services and enable the operator’s next generation pay-TV offering.
Nagra said DEN’s business marks a significant expansion in India.
