Friend MTS is partnering with MNC Media & Entertainment, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated media group, to implement anti-piracy strategies and services for its video streaming platform, VISION+.
Launched five years ago, VISION+ currently has 3.7 million subscribers across Indonesia. It features over 35,000 hours of entertainment including live sports, original content, micro-series, movies & series, and an array of premium local and international channels.
“VISION+’s partnership with Friend MTS is one of our notable commitments as the leading player in Indonesian broadcast and media to continue our longstanding efforts in combatting piracy,” explains Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, Deputy CEO of MNC VISION+. “We hope to send a clear message to right holders and our viewers that our stance against anti-piracy remains strong and hope this will raise the anti-piracy bar for the industry in Indonesia as well as the wider region.”
The need for content protection is highlighted the list of sports rights held by Vision+, which include the Asian Cup 2027, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, FA Cup, Copa Del Ray, and Euro 2028, F1, MotoGP, Formula E, and WorldSBK, FIBA (Basketball) and ATP (Tennis).
Shane McCarthy, CEO, Friend MTS, added: “Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing video streaming markets, but also one of the hardest hit by piracy. MNC’s commitment to tackling piracy is a significant milestone not just for Indonesia but the entire Asia-Pacific region. Together, we’re going beyond protecting content by shifting the conversation from just anti-piracy to broader cybersecurity risks – including exposure to other illegal activities that put end users’ data and safety at risk.”
FMTS’ watermarking and monitoring solutions will handle the protection of sports rights, including for the national team.
