ITI Neovision selects the Neotion CI Plus Conax module to boost HD Pay TV bouquet

Neotion, a French based provider of highly‐sophisticated processors (SoC) and Advanced CI & CI Plus Modules for Pay TV operators’ has been selected by ITI Neovision, a leading Polish DTH Pay TV operator as their exclusive supplier of CI Plus Conax Modules, for their HD satellite bouquet in Poland. The Neotion CI Plus Conax Chipset Pairing Modules will allow customers to receive the ITI Neovision Pay TV bouquet directly through a Digital Satellite (S2) TV without the need for a Set Top-Box or to be used in a legacy DVB-CI or CI Plus HD digital DVB-S & S2 receiver.

The Neotion Conditional Access Modules are designed using the latest Neotion secure processor. The NKE1 processor is the second Neotion chipset which has been assessed by Conax as “Conax STB Security Level 5”, being the highest security level currently available for the CAM market. The new CI Plus Conditional Access Modules fulfil all standards as required by CI Plus, Pay Tv Operators and CA providers to ensure optimised protection and delivery of HD content.

“Following in-depth research and evaluations, we have selected Neotion as a Conditional Access Module supplier due to their expertise within the secured CA Module market and as a existing supplier of quality CI Plus modules to others major Pay TV operators. As CI Plus IDTV’s become available on the Polish market our aim is to provide the consumer with the latest complimentary technology for easy access to our HD bouquet and Conditional Access Modules provide an efficient and economic solution.” said Artur Przybysz from ITI Neovision.

“We are very pleased that ITI Neovision has selected Neotion as an official supplier of Conditional Access Modules for their Polish HD Bouquet. Our Conditional Access Modules are simply inserted into the latest CI Plus flat screen televisions without the need for any cable connections. Due to their simple “Insert & Play” nature CAM’s are fast becoming the alternative solution to Set Top Boxes by providing the consumer with a functional and affordable solution operated through the existing single TV remote control. We are very proud to be able to offer IT Neovision’s customers a secure, efficient and innovative product” said Gregory Wieczorek, President & Director General, Neotion.

These CI Modules which provide an access to ITI Neovision satellite Pay TV HD channels packages will be commercially deployed by distributors within the next days in Poland.

ER-Telecom selects Conax CAM for HD TV service in Russia

SMIT (State Micro Technology Corporation) has supplied a new Secure Conax chipset pairing Conditional Access Module (CAM) to support ER-Telecom’s HD service expansion in Russia.

Conax, provider of security solutions for digital content distribution, has entered a contract with Russian Satellite TV operator, Telekarta LLC. Security partner Conax will deliver content protection technology for the Telekarta DTH platform. Key factors in the Conax/Telekarta contract include Conax’ benchmark policy for “freedom of choice” of security-evaluated client devices, combined with no royalty fee and a wide range of client devices already available to the end consumer in the Russian market.
“Conax is already known for its security record. Instrumental in our decision to select Conax CAM, to complement Telekarta’s rapidly growing DTH offering was the wide choice of Conax secure client devices for Telekarta’s end customers and no royalty fee, say Telekarta’s officials”
Conax security-evaluated client devices are required to undergo a renowned, strict security regime to qualify for certification. Conax CI module is able to provide both Telekarta and Russian end consumers a highly comprehensive DTH offering that includes both proven, strong security track record and start-up costs lower in comparison to other regional DTH projects.  Conax module is a unique in that it offers operators the choice of secure turn-key solutions or the freedom to choose from a variety of partner solutions for a tailor-made secure solution.

The service was marketed under the “Divan-TV PLUS” brand and allows subscribers to watch up different channels including HD services. The new product will enable consumers to access an array of digital television services including HD channels. The CAM chips with European technology and approved by Conax for its high security performance; before officially released to market, the CAM had been widely tested with hosts to ensure the compatibility. The digital services are accessed through friendly simple user interface.

“We are delighted to announce the launch of a new CI Module for Russian consumers,” commented Stephen He, Vice president of SMiT. “The product has been made in close collaboration with ER-Telecom to ensure that it strikes a delicate balance between being cost effective and high security – this unit allows an operator to enhance the security of its pay-TV content and offer its subscribers friendly simple way to enjoy the digital TV” – he added.

The new secure CI module for TV enables the Russian pay-TV operator to grow its digital TV service portfolio in Russia following the launch of its HD digital TV service early this year.