Newest NAGRA-On-Chip Security (NOCS) to be integral part of overall
security architecture of ViXS' latest XCode 6400 media processor,
transcoding and HEVC chip set family
TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - ViXS Systems Inc. (TSX: VXS) today
announces that it is integrating NAGRA's NOCS 3 conditional access and
digital rights management technology in its XCode 6400 family. NOCS 3
represents the latest embedded hardware security technology from NAGRA,
the digital TV division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), one of the
world's leading independent providers of content protection for pay TV
and multiscreen solutions. This latest version of NOCS provides a
robust "hardware root of trust" to comply with the most stringent
requirements of premium entertainment rights owners.
NOCS is a cross-chipset security certification and key management system
that ensures consistent quality of implementation, protecting a service
provider's investment in consumer devices. In addition, the more
advanced NOCS 3 moves some of the security functionality from the
device to the System on Chip (SoC) which frees up processing headroom
and reduced system power. In the case of the XCode 6400 family, the
product manufacturer benefits from this approach as the device's
time-to-market is reduced and the updating of devices in the field is
simplified.
"From the onset of our engagement with ViXS, it was clear that they are
a pioneer in media content mobility," said Maurice van Riek, Senior VP
Content & Asset Security, NAGRA. "Support for our NOCS3 architecture
from valued chipset partners like ViXS is crucial to ensuring that we
continue to deliver the industry's most secure content protection
solutions to our joint customers."
"We are extremely pleased to be positioned as one of the early systems
integrators of the NAGRA's latest NOCS 3 technology," said Sally Daub,
President and CEO ViXS Systems. "As a leader in media delivery and
streaming there are great synergies between our two companies in
advancing the delivery and protection of content across many new
devices".
About NAGRA
NAGRA, the digital TV division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S),
provides security and multiscreen user experience solutions for the
monetization of digital media. The company offers content providers and
DTV operators worldwide with secure, open, integrated platforms and
applications over broadcast, broadband and mobile platforms, enabling
compelling and personalized viewing experiences. Please visit www.nagra.com/dtv for more information and follow us on Twitter at @nagrakudelski.
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is the semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries. With over 422 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is the world leader in transcoder deployments with
over 27 million shipments to date, and still growing.
ViXS has a comprehensive portfolio of products to meet the diverse needs
of the global media industry. Portfolio highlights include the most
advanced dense transcoder available for cloud-based solutions, as well
as SoC's for home devices capable of doing the most simultaneous number
of HD streams in the industry. Moreover, ViXS is the only company to
have integrated transcoding and Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
technologies to create the lowest-cost media gateway capable of
delivering premium content to consumer IP devices, such as the iPad,
inside and outside of the home.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America. For more information on
ViXS, visit our website: www.vixs.com.
VIXS™, the ViXS® logo, XCode®, XCodePro™, XConnex™ and Xtensiv™ are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.
