Verimatrix extending the existing architecture to support Mobile TV

Verimatrix is among very few IPTV vendors that are able to re-use the existing wireline IPTV solution architecture to support Mobile TV. Extending the same architecture means that a telco – offering IPTV and looking to add mobility play – will be able to offer Mobile TV utilizing the existing Verimatrix content security solution in the network. No additional investments from security standpoint.

Other IPTV vendors, especially the middleware and the encoder vendors, have found it hard to replicate the wireline IPTV capabilities over in the mobile TV arena. Maybe things will change once IMS standards are in place for IPTV.

Verimatrix content security platform supports over 5 million end devices receiving IPTV services. I spoke to Steve Oetegenn, Chief Marketing Officer, Verimatrix at NXTcomm today. Steve thinks a standalone mobile TV offering may not be a huge market but when bundled with other services, it can create substantial value.