The implementation of Irdeto’s next-generation digital TV solution will enable and support TFN Media’s introduction of pay-per-view, video-on-demand and personal video recorder services to its subscriber base.
TFN Media projects that Irdeto’s digital TV solution will be in full commercial launch by the second quarter of 2009 and provide customers with some new interactive TV offerings including Sports Lottery – where viewers can bet on sporting events through their digital set-top box, IPTV applications and an electronic program guide.
As part of the agreement, Irdeto will supply one million smart cards to TFN Media which feature Irdeto’s FlexiFlash technology which allows for rapid, secure deployment of new features and functionalities and even security upgrades to be downloaded over the air to smart cards already in the field.
“Since this is our first foray into digital TV, we want a strong and experienced partner with proven technology to lay a solid foundation for TFN Media. After an intensive evaluation of the technologies available, we found the perfect, end-to-end solution in Irdeto’s offerings,” said Dr James Jeng, president, TFN Media. “We believe this strategic partnership with Irdeto will provide us with a good head start in the digital migration process.”
“TFN Media is emerging as one of the dynamic operators keen to embrace Taiwan’s move into the digital era and Irdeto is fully on board to provide our next-generation conditional access solution and support services to help TFN Media reap the potential of interactive TV,” said Graham Kill, CEO, Irdeto. |
