In the lead-up to CES 2012, Accedo, enabler of Smart TV and IPTV applications, and Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, have announced a partnership to create next-generation TV Everywhere services and experiences for pay TV operators, broadcasters and content providers worldwide. Through this partnership, say the companies, they will enable the rapid creation, deployment and monetization of multi-screen user experiences across tablets, smartphones, connected TVs and other iOS and Android devices.
“It is clear that television is on the brink of a new era of convenience and engagement - a direct result of consumer demand for a convergent experience across multiple devices in the living room,” said Michael Lantz, CEO, Accedo. “Accedo is committed to delivering a next-generation experience in the living room, and together with Irdeto’s dynamic broadband and pay TV solutions, we can enable operators to seize a competitive advantage by rapidly deploying their TV Everywhere initiatives.”
Doug Lowther, EVP, Digital TV, Irdeto said: “Accedo has played an important role in evolving the multi-screen user experience which, powered by our TV Services platform, won much acclaim at this year’s IBC. Irdeto remains dedicated to providing flexible and forward-thinking solutions to our customers that deliver the right content, on the right devices, at the right time. We look forward to working with Accedo on this collaboration to help pay TV operators deliver on the promise of TV Everywhere.”
During the CES event, the two companies will showcase Irdeto’s newly-launched TV Services platform and suite of reference applications that have been created by Accedo.
