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10 BROADCASTASIA2016 SHOWDAILY 10 2 June 2016 Security is a high priority, reminds Verimatrix The transition to IP- and softwarebased technologies as the foundation of future pay-TV service delivery, combined with new delivery models and a fast-moving device landscape, has created tough challenges for network operators. Among them, how to support a smooth transition from today’s network architectures to fully IPenabled solutions, how to meet demands for addition of new Ultra HD/4K premium services, meet requirements for harmonised security across a mix of broadcast and unicast service models, as well as provide flexible licensing and metering models. “These challenges call for a comprehensive multi-network revenue security approach today,” says Steve Christian, SVP of Marketing at Verimatrix (CommunicAsia2016 booth 1M2-07), a specialist in revenue security for video services. Christian says Verimatrix pre- Verimatrix’s Steve Christian: “Verimatrix is extending its VCAS solution for video service delivery into the new world of Ultra HD and providing a complementary set of solutions for understanding and optimising service delivery with Verspective.” sents two proven solutions. VCAS Ultra is a next-generation security solution designed to support the introduction of Ultra HD video services. It has features and functions necessary to protect premium services. These include enhanced content security profiles including integrated VideoMark watermarking and TrustZone support. VCAS Ultra also supports cloud deployment — with server, virtual or mixed deployment modes. Christian says VCAS Ultra provides operators with a comprehensive multi-network revenue security solution that is flexible to deploy and easily scalable to meet future goals for service growth. Already, customers of Verimatrix that are starting to roll out Ultra HD services around the world are protected by VCAS Ultra. Another solution is Verspective. This is a new offering that helps operators add analytics to their services, so that they can understand the issues of quality, churn and pattern of subscriber consumption. Although it is an analytic solution, security is a high priority in the design and implementation of the Verspective product, says Christian. “When you are able to combine security with high quality data, you will not expose your services to revenue risks.” Christian says Verimatrix has been in the software-based security business for 14 years. Its solutions are applicable for all types of video delivery networks. “With more than 850 customers around the world and deployment on 140 million client devices, our solutions are proven. Asia-Pacific is the fastestgrowing region for us now and we are glad to be in the thick of action with our APAC headquarters based in Singapore. “Our message at Broadcast– Asia2016 is clear: Verimatrix is extending its VCAS solution for video service delivery into the new world of Ultra HD and providing a complementary set of solutions for understanding and optimising service delivery with Verspective.” Shotoku offers lightweight and versatile equipment Shotoku Broadcast Corporation unveiled its TP200VR/300VR, a system that combines the TP200VR pedestal and the SX300VR head, at BroadcastAsia2016. Its in-built virtual reality (VR) tracking allows system accuracy and ease of operation, and provides high reliability with full broadcast quality operation. It tracks all axes of movement and provides the VR graphics system with a single, combined position and orientation of the camera along with lens position data. The TP200VR/300VR system is suitable for studio VR applications, and supports camera payloads up to 40kg. It also features “unlim- ited” X-Y tracking area, allowing any studio to become a virtual studio. Shotoku is also displaying the TP500, a three-wheel compact and lightweight pedestal that supports camera payloads of up to 55kg. It is suitable for multi-location use such as outside broadcasting (OB), studio or event production. Furthermore, the TP500’s integrated inflation pump offers flexibility, regardless of the broadcast location. Drago Flores, who is a marketing member of Shotoku’s Broadcast Systems Division, says: “The TP500 has been doing excellently. It’s heavy but light enough to allow users to bring it outdoors and to live events. “It is an air pedestal and comes with its own built-in pump, so users can simply bring it on site and inflate it.” Flores notes that everything is getting smaller and that there is definitely a need for high-quality tripods that support lighter-weight cameras. He adds: “We are hoping to start moving into the market because it seems clear, especially in India and all of South Asia, that people are moving into the smaller-end market as they are now much more affluent and so are able to afford their own systems.” Another highlight at booth 5A5-13 is the TP200 two-stage pedestal. It is ideal for studio operations and supports payloads of up to 80kg. Using air-balance technology, the TP200 provides “finger-tip control” of the camera height across the complete range of travel. This eliminates the need for inconvenient high-pressure gas cylinders when adjusting the balance pressure. The pedestal can be easily maneuvered within the studio using an ergonomically designed steering ring and a stable base that features a simple foot-operated one or three-wheel steer switch and foot operated park brake. MORE REVENUE LESS COSTS Monetize more audiences, also with ad-insertion capabilities Publish on multiple platforms in one operation WHATS’On The Broadcast Management System for the future www.mediagenix.sg - [email protected] Shotoku's Drago Flores with the new TP200VR/300VR system.