Abuja-based DTH operator Daarsat, owned by Daar Communications in Nigeria has selected an upgrade to the Conax Contego Broadcast content security solution.
Conax will aid Daarsat in positioning and securing its DTH and DTT platforms for digital migration. The platforms offer five consumer bouquets, ranging from 30 various channels, and include features such as Messaging, Subscriptions, Fingerprinting, and Chipset Pairing.
The most secure form of content protection available, Conax Chipset Pairing ensures that smart cards can be used only with secure devices, prevents card sharing by securing the link between the smart card and the client device, and enables secure authorization of several devices in a connected home and preventing illegal content redistribution.
“Conax competence, forward-thinking security solutions and experience in the growing African market are key factors for selecting the Conax Contego Broadcast solution and commitment to Conax as Daarsat security partner,” said Raymond Dokpesi, chairman, Daar Communications.
“We need a future-oriented solution and security partner that will help us capture new business and enable expansion in additional regions and markets. We are highly confident in our partnership with Conax and Conax’ proven solutions for securing our business into the future.”
“We are excited about Daarsat’s ambitions for expansion,” confirmed Saad Mouneimne, director area aales ME&A, Conax. Conax Contego Broadcast is world-class security solution that provides Daarsat with a stepping stone ideal for operations with ambitions for digital migration and the plethora of opportunities available for adding rich new attractive services.”
