MWC 2019: Aire Networks deploys VCAS watermarking for premium OTT
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 27 February 2019

Optimising the security of the TV everywhere bundle offered by its Perseo TV premium streaming OTT service, Aire Networks has extended its investment in the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) framework.

The Spanish network operator will deploy VideoMark Verimatrix’s watermarking solution for live and on-demand video services, including VideoMark protects Perseo TV’s live sports streaming, which is currently exclusively available for professional use.

Aire Networks’ existing VCAS framework was initially deployed to enable uninterrupted multiscreen viewing experiences for live and VOD content with cross-platform device support. The framework was deployed with long-term plans for VideoMark integration, providing a strong, scalable security foundation for Perseo TV to become globally available to a potential audience of 4.5 million subscribers and eventually launch live sports.

When Aire Networks extends live sports streaming to residential use in the near future, VideoMark will also be used to prevent illicit redistribution by rapidly identifying restreams and shutting them down in real time. This works by embedding session-based watermarks that are said to be unique, imperceptible, robust and secure.

“We continue to invest in Verimatrix because of its proven ability to scale with the evolving security needs of our expanding Perseo TV service, topped off with first-class technical support,” commented Aire Networks’ Manuel Monserrate. “The addition of live sports streaming has introduced new challenges – from complex content owner requirements, to subscription management and, eventually, the ceaseless fight against illegal redistribution. However, our newly bolstered VCAS framework does the heavy lifting for us – all while providing the highest level of threat protection.”

“When the VCAS infrastructure was first implemented, we set the foundation to be easily adaptable for Perseo TV service offerings as they continue to grow and take new shape; that was exactly the case with deploying VideoMark,” added Verimatrix president Steve Oetegenn. “Having the progressive Aire Networks select VideoMark for both validates that our sophisticated technology continues to stay at the forefront of the industry.”