|
Digisoft announces availability of eRental Movie Download Platform
CommunicAsia, Singapore June 17 2008: Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media & entertainment markets, today announced the general availability of it's eRental Movie Download Platform. The solution enables customers to download high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) movies from an in-store kiosk to a portable storage device for later viewing at home.
The new eRental Movie Download platform takes traditional movie rental to the next level by using abundant, increasingly affordable portable memory technology combining ease-of-use with the latest security technology and video compression standards in a patented package. The solution has been developed in conjunction with Video Ezy, Australia and uses best-of-breed encryption and watermarking technologies from Verimatrix, Inc., the market leader in this space.
Earlier this year Video Ezy announced plans which will see the eRental Movie Download platform rolled out in Video Ezy and Blockbuster stores in Australia and New Zealand. Video Ezy has over 1,000 stores and serves over 8 million customers.
The main components of the eRental Movie Download platform include an In-Store Kiosk with movie library, Branded USB or iPOD type storage system and In-Home Java Set top Box. The Consumer simply plugs the USB or iPOD into the kiosk to select movies to rent for later playback on the Java Set top box. They only pay for what they watch.
"The eRental Movie Download Platform is a dynamic content delivery platform that offers operators and retailers alike new revenue opportunities," said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.tv Ltd. "In developing this solution we have worked closely with partners such as Video Ezy and Verimatrix to deliver an end-to-end carrier class solution that meets the demands of the market today but is future-proofed to allow for new product offerings and delivery models into the future" he concluded.
The platform is based on Digisoft’s Java based middleware technology and utilises high profile H.264 encoding and is designed to be comparable with BluRayTM technology. It is fully integrated with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCASTM) security solution, combining robust encryption with forensic watermarking, output copy protection, as well as sophisticated and innovative software and hardware anti-tamper technologies to protect premium content from Hollywood and other sources. Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform manages user authentication and entitlement through a low-bandwidth or intermittent wireless IP connection with the set-top box.
Digisoft’s set top box and Java middleware solution provides operators with a range of feature rich applications combined with support for the latest high definition technology TV viewing and gives them the flexibility to adopt new advanced online delivery and revenue models in the future.
Digisoft is demonstrating its eRental Movie Download platform and the DigiHost Service Delivery Platform at CommunicAsia 17 -20 June, Hall 3 Booth No. 3H1-01 and on the Verimatrix booth 3D4-01.
About Digisoft.tv
Digisoft.tv is a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and Media & Entertainment markets. Leveraging our years of experience in the Broadcast market, Digisoft delivers solutions from head-end to STB that allow operators to develop, test, manage and deploy advanced revenue generating services. Digisoft’s scalable solutions reduce the CAPEX required to launch differentiating new services and increase ARPU.
Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and Java based middleware technology gives operators an open, flexible and scalable solution that supports play-out of applications and service to set top boxes and PC Players in SD or HD.
Founded in 2000, Digisoft.tv is a privately held company with headquarters in Ireland and offices in USA, UK, Singapore and New Zealand. The company is backed by strategic investors. For more information, please visit www.digisoft.tv
About Video Ezy Australia
Established in 1983, Video Ezy is Australia’s leading home video channel and one of Australia’s leading franchise operators. Over 510 stores are operating in Australia today, with over 7,000,000 customers registered. Over half of these customers are significantly active, representing over half of the households in Australia. Franchise Entertainment Group operates the business through the region and there are an additional 500 Video Ezy stores in New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Fiji and Singapore.
Video Ezy has implemented a sophisticated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Point of Sale system ("Ezy Retail") that is recognised as world class. It enables network wide analysis of customer buying behaviour and trends, as well as specific target marketing of individual customers at point of sale. Please visit www.videoezy.com.au
About Verimatrix
Verimatrix sets the standard for software-based content security and revenue enhancement technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of telecommunications providers. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCASTM) offers a suite of next-generation technologies that has been independently-audited and ranked as the global leader in IPTV content protection. VCAS was designed for two-way and hybrid networks to protect content and enhance revenue streams, while combating digital piracy wherever it occurs within the distribution chain. The company’s content security experts maintain close relationships with the major studios and broadcasters to help address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow. Verimatrix customers benefit with most favorable access to premium content, enabling the richest, most versatile viewing experience for their digital video subscribers. For more information on why VCAS is the most widely deployed IPTV content security system with tier one operators, please visit www.verimatrix.com
Further information please contact:
Digisoft.tv
Padraic Marren
Email: pmarren@digisoft.tv or pr@digisoft.tv
Tel: +353 87 6980943
|
