SMIT to deliver terrestrial HD STB

SMIT to deliver terrestrial HD STB

IBC ’08: digital TV device maker SMIT

to deliver a terrestrial HD STB

operated by IWEDIA’s Comedia middleware

and secured by Viaccess’ ACS 3.0

Rennes & Paris (France), Shenzen (PRC), September 12, 2008: SMIT, the international provider of digital TV devices, and also well-known Viaccess CAM partner, today announced that it will be delivering a terrestrial high-definition set-top box operated by IWEDIA’s Comedia middleware and secured by Viaccess’ ACS 3.0.

The solution, initially aimed at the Swedish MARKET, will be showcased at IBC ’08, which is taking place in Amsterdam from September 12th through 16th.

IWEDIA’s Comedia DVB middleware is a robust and field proven software solution for operating digital TV devices.

Viaccess’ ACS 3.0 is a state-of-the art conditional access system for protecting digital TV contents and pay TV revenues.

Patrick Desproges, CEO, IWEDIA, says: "We are pleased to bring our Comedia middleware to this exciting partnership with SMIT and Viaccess so as to deliver to the HD market a solution that guarantees the same level of quality when interacting with the device as when watching TV.”

François Moreau de Saint Martin, CEO, Viaccess, comments: "Through our partnership with SMIT and IWEDIA, we are commited to provide the best-in-class SECURITY SYSTEM. Embedding ACS 3.0 in the integrated solution guarantees the security level required to efficiently protect high-definition premium contents.”

Stephen He, VP, SMIT, adds: "As the well-known Viaccess CAM supplier, SMIT is enjoying the partnership with Viaccess very much. The HD MARKET is highly demanding both in term of security and of user experience. Leveraging our expertise in hardware design for digital devices, we integrate within that solution the best of breed middleware - Comedia - and a world-class SECURITY SYSTEM - ACS 3.0 - which puts us in an ideal position to take a significant share of the DTT HD market.”

About SMIT

A high-tech company from China, specializing in the development and sales of digital TV products with proprietary intellectual property rights and core technologies, SMIT is backed by well-known VENTURE CAPITAL partners such as GSR, Mayfield, Walden, Oak, etc.

As the leading supplier of CA modules (CAM) for the DVB market, SMIT has obtained authorization and certification from major CA suppliers including Viaccess, Conax, Irdeto, Cryptoworks, Novel-Tongfang, Compunicate, DVN, and Sumavision. SMIT has an outstanding development team offering ADVANCED products ranging from security CA chips to integrated DTV system solutions. SMIT is also the key member of the national committee of China’s Common Interface Standard.

More information available at www.SMIT.com.cn/English.

Visit SMIT at IBC ’08, Hall 5, Stand B14.

About Viaccess

Viaccess S.A., delivers solutions for digital pay television and secured content distribution. Its mission is the development, production and MARKETING of Conditional Access and DRM-based systems for all types of contents and services, for every kind of broadcast (satellite, cable, terrestrial, MMDS) and broadband networks, fixed (DSL) and mobile. Viaccess has been successfully deployed in 30 countries world-wide, on more than 80 digital PLATFORMS including multi-channel providers and digital content distributors. Viaccess is European Leader for IPTV protection (MRG IPTV Market Leader Report, March 2006 & September 2007).

More information available at www.viaccess.com.

Visit Viaccess at IBC ’08, Hall 1, Stand B151.

About IWEDIA

Preparing tomorrow’s television together.

IWEDIA provides software solutions for connected audiovisual digital terminals through its middleware business unit (IWEDIA Middleware), and ENGINEERING services across the whole digital image chain through its services business unit (IWEDIA Services). The company builds on over a decade of experience in the field of DIGITAL TELEVISION. IWEDIA is headquartered in Rennes, where it plays a proactive role in the world-class "Media & Networks" competitiveness cluster. IWEDIA is an independent company backed by four venture capital partners active in the field of digital media: ACE Management, CDC Innovation, I-Source and iXCore.