Truly dynamic times ahead for content security

Today, the topic of Content Security is hotter than ever in the dynamic market for pay-for-content services. As demand for premium content grows, the need for content security is taking off - particularly in new markets. Trends such as Hybrid, CI+ and OTT have created interesting opportunities for Conax in 2010, and strategic co-operations have harvested exciting new product offerings for securing content. To meet market trends, Conax is helping traditional CA operators grow their market share by enabling new services for increasing ARPU and attracting new customer segments by offering additional services tailored to fit specific needs and a growing market for distributing content to a variety of consumer devices and channels. At IBC, Conax will unveil a completely new and evolutionary solution for bringing content security to the next level.

- Berit Svendsen, CEO, Conax

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Conax has been a leading developer of security solutions for digital TV, providing world-class solutions since 1994. Through proven technology and a global network of partners, Conax offers state-of-the-art content protection for broadcast TV, for all types of networks, in more than 80 countries worldwide.

Conax headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway, with subsidiaries in USA, India, Germany, China and Brazil and sales & support offices in Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Canada.

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Securing the future!

Conax secures Italian HD DTT service

Conax is supplying conditional access to Italy’s new HD DTT service operated by Europa 7. The platform to be launched July 1st, is based on DVB-T2 and will provide eight HD channels on Italy’s DTT network - the world's first HD DTT platform.

Conax will provide conditional access using chipset pairing, CEO Berit Svendsen said, adding that decoders would be available in retailers throughout Italy.

With the launch of Europa 7, Conax reconfirms its position as market leader within content security for DTT. Today Conax has 40% of the global security market within DTT, including 15 national European DTT platforms.

TiVo world-renowned UI and PVR – secured by Conax

Introducing a truly next generation, secure integrated hybrid DVB platform:

In March Conax and TiVo announced that they are partnering to provide a highly secure, off-the-shelf solution and STB porting kit - truly integrated TV, broadband and interactive services on one hybrid platform - secured by Conax.

At ANGA Cable, Cologne, first week of May, Conax and TiVo demonstrated the latest, next generation integrated and secure middleware solution bundling Conax world-class security with the renowned interactive TiVo experience.

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Conax speakers at upcoming events

Broadcast Asia, June 17th, 11.10 am

European DTT Success Stories

Examining lessons learned from "going digital" – various European case studies
Understanding revised roles in the new media ecology

Vidar Sandvik, International Product Marketing Manager, Conax

Digital TV Central Eastern Europe, June 23rd, 2.00 pm

Hybrid Solutions – Portal to the Future– bundling the best of two worlds

Internet content to TV - threat or opportunity for today’s operators?
How to meet tomorrows challenges
Be prepared for the unexpected
What is “the solution” for true hybrid operations?
Conax hybrid customer case

Geir Bjorndal, EVP Products & Markets, Conax

INVITATION - VISIT CONAX AT IBC

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Something revolutionary will be unveiled @ IBC!

Media, Conax customers & partners
Conax press conference & reception
IBC 2010, Conax Stand #1D69
Friday, Sept. 10th

Join us at IBC!

Contact: Leslie.johnsen@conax.com

Conax Academy

Since Conax Academy opened in 2009, over 100 participants have completed the extensive Conax CAS Training program.

Conax CAS Training courses offered by Conax Academy are tailor made and designed to assist our:

Customers in increasing efficiency and reducing downtime problems and operational costs

Partners to provide a high level of service and support to their customers

For more information on a variety of customer training offerings, visit conax.com and download the Conax Academy brochure.

PartnerNet

On the Conax website a PartnerNet area is available where partners can find a variety of services; Conax Academy CAS training info and brochure, marketing materials and tools for marketing support. To use the Conax PartnerNet, simply send a request for username and password to marketing@conax.com.

New Conax VP APAC Sales

Are Mathisen joined Conax on April 1st as new VP APAC Sales with commercial responsibility for sales in Asia. Mr. Mathisen has 22 years of experience within the telecom sector, including 13 years at Norwegian telecom operator, Telenor, holding various senior positions in Norway, Slovakia, Morocco and Bulgaria. Mathisen has also held the position of CEO for Axiti ASA (Norway and Denmark) from July 2000 until December 2004, and CMO for 3G mobile operators in Asia (qb and Mojo) from 2005 until joining Conax spring 2010.
With extensive experience from the telecom industry, Mr. Mathisen's wide experience and strong knowledge of the Asian markets will make a significant contribution to Conax’ operations in the Asian region.

Conax receives high scores in Customer Satisfaction Survey

"9 of 10 customers are satisfied with Conax. This is a high level of customer satisfaction based on our experience with similar customer satisfaction surveys within this target group", says Erik Griffin, Senior Consultant at Synovate Norway.

At the end of 2009 and the first months of 2010 Synovate Norway carried out a worldwide customer satisfaction survey on behalf of Conax.

Synovate

"Survey results indicated that key areas behind the high satisfaction level include the quality of the Conax systems and the technical competence of the Conax contacts that serve customers", says Mr. Griffin.

The survey covered 60 Conax contacts in 29 countries and has provided valuable feedback from every corner of the world. Conax has gained a broad understanding of customers’ needs and expectations, feedback that will enable the company to improve its services.

For every respondent, Conax has donated USD 10 to the International Red Cross/Red Crescent or Unicef. The response from the participants led to an even distribution of donations to both organisations.

Appreciation: Two participants in the web survey have been drawn randomly among the participants to receive an appreciation prize and they will be contacted by Synovate Norway.

Conax support for CI+

Conax Security Integrated CI+ CAMs are now available in the market. The CI+ standard means increased content protection providing a secure interface between the CAM and hosts, such as integrated digital TVs and common interface set-top boxes.
At ANGA Cable SmarDTV, a Kudelski Group company, announced that it has achieved Conax CI Plus certification with its latest and most secure SmarCAM-3 module incorporating Conax CAS7 software.
		“The certification of this new Conax secure silicon module is a key milestone in SmarDTV’s strategy to develop highly secure modules and CI Plus in order to offer operators around the world an increased level of security that meets the demanding requirements of the world’s leading CA companies,” said Conor Ryan, Vice-President of Marketing at SmarDTV.
SmarDTV intends to introduce its first SmarCAM-3 Conax V7 products in early Q2 in collaboration with a major operator. In addition to SmarDTV, SMiT also offers certified Conax CI+ CAMs.

Events 2010

Conax is present at a number of key events around the world annually. Drop by our stand to discuss current issues, future business opportunities or simply to say hello. We look forward to seeing you!

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Singapore June 15 - 18 Stand No. 7L3-01	Bucharest June 22 - 23	Sao Paulo August 10 - 12 Stand No. B2


Amsterdam September 10 - 14 Stand No. 1.D69	Mumbai 21 - 23 October Stand No. B-7	Buenos Aires 27 - 29 October Stand No. D-18