Verimatrix has certified SMiT conditional access module (CAM) for adoption in its VCAS security system used in both consumer and professional applications.The professional version of the SMiT ViewRight DVB CAM can be used for business-to-business and bulk descrambling applications. Up to four services can be descrambled within a single unit.
“Partnering with Verimatrix helps us complete the list of top-tier conditional access providers we are working with in order to provide flexible video security in an easy to deploy format,” said Stephen He, vice president of SMiT. “This initial certification of the ViewRight DVB CAM from Verimatrix is just the start of a range of added value security products we are jointly developing.”
Petr Peterka, CTO, Verimatrix added that the partnership would immediately help the CA vendor with current deployments. “Offering ViewRight DVB CAM devices in conjunction with industry leader SMiT enables an important piece of our overall value proposition, helping operators transition to more modern revenue security solutions.”
SMiT already has agreements with Irdeto, Conax, Viaccess and NDS.


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