Pixelmetrix & Verimatrix Partner to Offer Systematic Test Approach for Secure Video Service Delivery

Joint Development Offers Tool to Optimize Consumer Experience in Enhanced Security HLS Networks. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) August 27, 2012 - Singapore - Pixelmetrix, a leading innovator for professional video and television solutions, and Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced collaboration to integrate the Pixelmetrix OTT Media Grinder (OMG) QoS/QoE solution for Over-The-Top Video with the award-winning Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™). The combined solution would integrate the key element of security into system performance testing and usage monitoring.

Pixelmetrix OMG enables service providers to ensure that their infrastructure supports the expected number of customers within a defined and predictable quality of experience, regardless of the stage of their OTT rollout. For service providers, CDN operators and Content Providers, the OMG presents crucial visibility into overall service quality, power and flexibility to adapt to different environments, all at a highly affordable price.

Rapid growth in the adoption of OTT video and the challenges related to delivering a consistently reliable multi-screen video experience requires service operators to deploy a range of technologies. Verimatrix continues to grow an ecosystem of technologies and tools that enable practical, commercial and optimized deployments of multi-screen video systems, including the growing range of devices that support enhanced HLS security in conjunction with VCAS for Internet TV.

Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President & CEO said, "Ensuring high performance, cost-optimized delivery system, while controlling OPEX, is a fundamental goal for service providers. We collaborate with Verimatrix as they are the specialist in revenue security for multi-network digital TV services. By integrating our OMG with their VCAS security, we are enabling our customers to optimize media delivery and the security infrastructure that supports that delivery."

"As multi-network video services grow in sophistication and scale, operators need the best tools to help optimize quality, functionality and the consumer experience," commented Steve Oetegenn, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Verimatrix. "Pixelmetrix expands our ecosystem of partners that support enhanced HLS security and brings a new, powerful tool to effectively manage the delivery of premium video services."

At the upcoming IBC, demo highlights at Pixelmetrix booth 1F34 will include the recently launched OTT Media Grinder (OMG), the brand new Pelican Video Encoder as well as the DVStor2 Transport Stream Recording, Playout, Compliance Recording and Disaster Recovery solution packed with new, innovative features.

Pixelmetrix develops a host of Preventive Monitoring solutions, for Quality of Service and Quality of Experience, that offer unique attributes and versatility, allowing operators to achieve end-to-end visibility, and keep tabs on their network architecture while reducing operating expenses.

Press contact
Sharifah Ahmad
Marcom Manager
Pixelmetrix Corporation
Tel: +65 6547 4935

To schedule an interview with Danny Wilson, please contact Sharifah.

About Pixelmetrix Corporation
Pixelmetrix Corporation is the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital, cable, terrestrial and IPTV networks. The company provides equipment and network intelligence systems to television broadcasters for the management and monitoring of quality of service and quality of experience. Headquartered in Singapore, Pixelmetrix has offices in the United States and Europe.

Pixelmetrix suite of quality assurance solutions are featured as the Emmy® Award winning DVStation, DVStation-Mini3, DVStation-Remote, DVStation-Pod, DVStation-IP3, DVStor2, IPGen, DVProbe-C, DVProbe-S2, DPI Auditor, EndGame, Electronic Couch Potato, ECP Consolidator, StationView, Consolidator, ConsolidatorPlus, OTT Media Grinder and Pelican. These are trademarks of Pixelmetrix Corporation.

Pixelmetrix clientele include AT&T, Arqiva, Bharti/Airtel, British Telecom, CBS, CNN/Turner Networks, Canal+, Discovery Networks, Disney, ESPN, Eutelsat, Fox, HBO, KPBS, KPN, NBC, NHK, NTT, Rai Way, Reliance, Rogers, Sky PerfecTV! Japan, SoftBank, Telefutura, Telstra, Telus, Towercast, Univision, Verizon, Viacom, Virgin Media and more.

Pixelmetrix has been conferred the TV Technology STAR Awards (Superior Technology Award Recipient) 2012, 2009, 2007, 2004 and 2000, Cable & Satellite International Highly Commended Product of the Year Award 2010, Frost & Sullivan Industrial Technologies Award 2009, C+T Technology Development Award 2009, Cable & Satellite International Product of the Year Award 2008, Engineering & Technology Emmy® Award 2007, Broadcast Engineering publication Pick Hit Awards 2008 and 2005, BIRTV Product of the Year Award 2006, Cable-Satellite/Mediacast Product of the Year Awards 2004 and 2003, as well as the Peter Wayne Award 2000, for Best Design and Innovation.

For more information, visit www.pixelmetrix.com, email queries to info ( @ ) pixelmetrix dot com, and connect with us via LinkedIn (http://www dot linkedin dot com/company/pixelmetrix) and Twitter (http://twitter dot com/pixelmetrix) dot

About Verimatrix
Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) and ViewRight® solutions offer an innovative approach for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV operators to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models. As the recognized leader in software-based security solutions for premier service providers, Verimatrix has pioneered the 3-Dimensional Security approach that offers flexible layers of protection techniques to address evolving business needs and revenue threats. Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, industry organizations, and its unmatched partner ecosystem enables Verimatrix to provide a unique perspective on digital TV business issues beyond content security as operators seek to deliver compelling new services. Verimatrix is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com, our Pay TV Views blog and follow us at ( @ ) verimatrixinc, Facebook and LinkedIn to join the conversation.

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