Cisco and Roku announced a collaboration to enable the Cisco VideoGuard Everywhere video service protection solution to be placed on the Spectrum TV app available on Roku streaming players and Roku TVs, enabling pay-TV operators to secure their content distribution to a wide variety of devices.
VideoGuard Everywhere is a software-based video service protection solution encompassing Conditional Access (CA) and Digital Rights Management (DRM).
According to Roku, the solution will be pre-integrated into Roku firmware while existing Roku devices will be automatically upgraded to the solution. The solution will initially support services such as secure video on demand (VoD) and linear content playback, as well as control the number of devices used simultaneously per subscriber account, said Cisco.
Rajeev Raman, senior director of Strategy, Studio Design, and Product Management, Video Software and Solutions, Cisco
We have been working closely with Roku to deliver a lower-cost, easy-to-deploy software security solution leading to innovative services like the Spectrum TV app on the Roku platform.
Andrew Ferrone, vice president of pay TV at Roku
Utilizing the fast growing Roku streaming platform in combination with the Cisco VideoGuard Everywhere security solution enables operators to simply and securely deliver their branded video streaming services to the home, and optimally manage digital sharing rights for their content library.
