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Synamedia strengthens video security with acquisition of ContentArmor
Synamedia has acquired ContentArmor, a developer of forensic watermarking solutions for the media and entertainment industry.
Bane of Our Age: COVID-19 outbreak leads to jump in illegal streaming but no locking down of content pirates
It is really galling for streaming channels like Prime Video, Discovery or Disney+ & Hotstar to spend substantial amounts of money on producing compelling original content, only to see it being blatantly broadcast almost immediately by some nondescript website or torrent site, in flagrant violation of copyright laws.
Stopping piracy requires mix of deterrents and incentives
The biggest deterrents for viewers of pirate sports streams are the fear of disruption to their viewing, and the risk of legal and social consequences – including being arrested or fined, a report by global video software provider Synamedia found.
ACEing piracy calls for concerted efforts and advanced technologies
Content piracy has been moving faster and in various directions.
BT: Imperative that broadcasters combat illegal streaming
With TV piracy becoming more rampant, it is imperative that broadcasters work with technology providers to secure the integrity of streaming content.
Asia Video Summit tackles pressing issues confronting video industry
With the proliferation of multi-format deliveries on different devices, new ways of advertising are unlocked such as monetisation of data.
Alarming rate of consumers resorting to using ISD for viewing pirated content
The recent study of an online content viewing behaviour of Malaysian consumers shows an alarming rate of consumers, as high as 35%, asserting that they are cancelling their subscriptions to a Malaysian-based online video service as a direct consequence of owning an ISD.
Singapore to make sale of ISDs illegal
The Ministry of Law of Singapore will be amending its Copyright Act to update the republic’s copyright regime to better support content creators so as to enhance the use and enjoyment of creative works in the digital age.
TrueVisions extends alliance with Synamedia
Thai pay-TV operator TrueVisions has further extended its partnership with Synamedia, a video software provider whom the network has been working with since 2011.
Friend MTS hires Simon Williamson
As the company’s new chief commercial officer (CCO), Williamson is responsible for driving global business growth while strengthening Friend MTS’ position in the content protection industry Friend MTS has named Simon Williamson as CCO to drive its global business growth.
SVoD service providers in ASEAN introduce content code
Initiative aims to safeguard consumer interests in the region Leading subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) services across ASEAN, including Astro, dimsum, Fox+, HOOQ, iflix, Netflix, tonton, TVB and the Walt Disney Company (South-east Asia), have announced the creation of a self-regulatory SVoD Industry Content Code to safeguard consumer interests.
KT Skylife renews content protection partnership with Nagra
The implementation of NexGuard watermarking solution enables subscribers of KT Skylife to access best content available while protecting the South Korean satellite broadcaster against piracy KT Skylife, a South Korean satellite broadcaster, has installed the NexGuard watermarking solution from Nagra, a Kudelski Group company.
Media and entertainment industry set for disruptive changes in 2018 and beyond
A new e-book from Irderto examines the content delivery and security trends in the industry in 2018 Driven by technology innovation, the evolution of the media and entertainment industry has progressed at pace over 2017, and might reach a point where the landscape becomes “unrecognisable” from just five years ago, Doug Lowther, CEO for Irdeto, revealed.
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