Multi-tasking for multi-platform--CAS and DRM in Asia: the introduction of conditional access system (CAS) in markets like India along with broadening of that technology to sophisticated services such as PVR in relatively mature markets is resulting in opportunities for CA technology providers. Ritesh Gupta examines the CAS trend, versus that of Digital Rights Management (DRM), and its implications.(technology)

Television Asia,  March, 2007  by Gupta, Ritesh

Tags: Chinese Government, Computer Associates International Inc., digital-rights management, Novell NDS, pay-TV

• E-mail
• Print
• Link

Digital pay-TV platforms are growing in countries such as India, Taiwan and China. Value-added services have been introduced in established markets like Australia and New Zealand. Korea is leading the region in adopting new technologies and Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) is starting to make its mark.

All this is creating exciting opportunities for digital TV solutions providers in the Asia Pacific. "We see significant growth potential for all markets in the region," says Sue Taylor, vice-president and general manager, NDS Asia-Pacific. Andy Mathieson, ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.