Verimatrix Introduces Security Client for Android

Verimatrix, a provider of multi-screen digital TV services, introduced a security client that supports playback of HTTP Live Streaming content on Android devices.


According to a release, through a partnership with RealNetworks, ViewRight Web for Android OS extends Real's new HTTP Live for Android with Verimatrix powered authentication and encryption.
The Verimatrix ViewRight Web client lets operators extend secure digital TV adaptive streaming services for live broadcast and video- on-demand content to Android powered mobile devices. The adopted HTTP Live Streaming protocol, natively implemented in iPhone, iPad and the Apple TV family of devices, provides a framework for multi- device and multi-network video delivery. This is enhanced by Verimatrix encryption and authentication support. The initial ViewRight Web - Helix DNA integrated solution is focused on devices running the Android OS. The solution provides support for HTTP Live Streaming services across other RealNetworks Helix DNA platforms, including, Symbian, Linux and Windows Mobile.

  "Real is excited to be first to enable Android smartphones, tablets and other CE devices to play content created for Apple iPhones and iPads with our HTTP Live for Android client technology," said Martin Schwarz, area vice president of mobile and consumer electronics devices, RealNetworks. "We are also pleased to be partnering with Verimatrix to extend their ViewRight Web platform with our new Android client technology so that consumers can enjoy premium, secure content on their Android multi-screen devices."

ViewRight Web for Android OS is part of the ViewRight Web product family for the Verimatrix Video Content Authority Solution for Internet TV. It includes ViewRight Web for iPhone/iPad, ViewRight Web for PC, and ViewRight Web for STB. These technologies are components in VCAS 3 security architecture. They address the new video marketplace with a proactive revenue security and enhancement approach for IPTV, DVB broadcast, hybrid networks, including standards-based security for Internet TV delivery to PC, phone, tablet, and set-top boxes devices.

"We believe the emergence of HTTP Live Streaming is a major catalyst for the convergence of managed networks and OTT delivery, which represents significantly expanded revenue opportunities for operators," said Steve Oetegenn, chief sales and marketing officer, Verimatrix. "Our ViewRight Web for Android solution combined with Real's established leadership in the mobile space will have immediate impact on operators' services."

Verimatrix is a provider of software-based security solutions for service providers.