Waoo taps Verimatrix for content security

Danish service provider Waoo has tapped content security specialist Verimatrix to secure its streaming TV service.

Waoo, which provides internet, streaming TV and telephony over fibre, has chosen Verimatrix VCAS for IPTV conditional access, Verimatrix Multi-DRM and Verimatrix Analytics to secure its content, all as software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions.

The cloud-based VCAS content and revenue security platform provides two-way protection for premium content on Waoo’s IPTV network, while Verimatrix Multi-DRM will enable the operator to retain control of its service offerings and subscriber relationships over third-party networks..

Cloud-native Verimatrix Analytics unifies data across Waoo’s IPTV and OTT networks and end devices to help optimize multi-network video service delivery and the viewing experience, according to Vermimatix.

The Verimatrix solutions are integrated with the Nordija fokusOn middleware solution and will be extended to set-top boxes and in-home WiFi equipment.

“Unifying our security and analytics platforms with a single partner gives us better economies of scale along with streamlined management of the solutions – via the power of the cloudWe believe in the Verimatrix product roadmap to help future proof our networks and deliver the best experience for our subscribers,” said Ole Ørndrup, CTO of Waoo.

“We are pleased to extend our relationship with Waoo where we are helping the company take advantage of benefits of the SaaS model to streamline complexity, analytics and security. With our flexible deployment options and strong partner ecosystem, Waoo is better able to offer a range of advanced services that meet their customers’ growing needs helping to maximize service revenue and ROI,” said Asaf Ashkenazi, COO of Verimatrix.