Verimatrix, TELUS present piracy protection for the new Optik TV at IBC 2023

Verimatrix, the enabler of security solutions for the modern connected world, will demonstrate at IBC 2023 how Verimatrix Streamkeeper has been integrated into TELUS' next-generation Optik TV platform to deliver an advanced platform for the To create industrial-scale video content delivery that uniquely prevents video piracy and keeps valuable entertainment content safe.

TELUS, a global leader in communications technology, needed to securely deliver premium video content across multiple platforms to millions of Canadian customers.

They deployed Verimatrix's Streamkeeper platform, which combines multi-DRM, advanced anti-piracy protection, and analytics into a single, scalable solution. This enabled robust security for video-on-demand (VOD) and live content while optimizing operations. Verimatrix Streamkeeper supports a range of Digital Rights Management (DRMs) and integrations that work across the TELUS network, including set-top boxes, mobile apps and web streaming. The cloud-based architecture offers efficiency, flexibility and failover functions.

Geartech Technologies has also been an invaluable partner in the anti-piracy and content protection solution for TELUS. As a distributor and provider of innovative broadcast solutions, Geartech used its expertise to recommend Verimatrix as the ideal provider to help TELUS ensure the protection of its digital assets.

Optimized integration and a smooth migration path were essential prerequisites for Tom Linder , Director of Content & Consumer DevOps at TELUS:

“We are excited to bring our new content delivery solution to market. The team has worked tirelessly to create a true platform for next-gen content and digital life, and we needed a partner who not only shares our vision, but who can listen, adapt and suggest the best way forward. By integrating Verimatrix Streamkeeper's layered approach to security, we have an exceptionally powerful and future-proof system that will serve our customers well for years to come."

"Working with TELUS on the implementation of their next-generation TV and over-the-top streaming platform has been very exciting," said Sofia Regojo , Chief Revenue Officer at Verimatrix. "Partnering with other innovators like TELUS means that we use each other's know-how to push boundaries and achieve more together. It means having open conversations to stimulate new ideas and challenging each other constructively to find the best way. But most importantly, it means to pursue a shared vision to create solutions that make a real difference.

"Piracy continues to evolve in intelligent and unpredictable ways," said Maria Malinkowitsch , senior product manager for Streamkeeper at Verimatrix. “Protecting content is no longer sufficient. Today's modern solutions must also secure vulnerable areas at scale and include real-time cybersecurity measures that don't compromise the viewer experience.”

The two companies will join a panel discussion moderated by broadcast industry veteran Andy Waltenspiel at IBC 2023, taking place September 17 in Amsterdam. In addition, an innovation story video will be shown at Verimatrix's IBC booth (booth #1.D81).