Monday, December 06, 2010
Widevine's Adaptive Streaming and DRM Platform will Enable DIVA
to Deliver Content to Android, iPhone, iPad and Other Connected
Devices
Seattle, WA and Zurich, Switzerland, November 16, 2010 - Widevine,
a provider of digital entertainment solutions, today announced that
DIVA AG, a cross-platform supplier of digital media movie and TV
content, will utilize Widevine's video optimization and digital
rights management (DRM) platform to enable the delivery of DIVA
AG's content to mobile devices including Android phones, iPhones,
iPads, and specific connected TV sets. The Widevine platform will
provide DIVA AG's customers with the highest-quality entertainment
experience delivered over-the-top to the device of their
choice.DIVA, a leading video-on-demand (VOD) enabler, supplies
content to global entertainment platforms. DIVA has recently
introduced its newest offering, Viewster, which provides content
directly to consumers on a variety of devices including
smartphones, TV sets, Blu-ray players and home cinema systems from
18 different manufacturers. Widevine's DRM ensures DIVA's content
remains secure on any device. Widevine's adaptive streaming
monitors the available bandwidth at the device and adaptively
chooses the appropriate bitrate for playback, eliminating constant
buffering interruptions. The video optimization platform also
enables fast-forward, rewind, bookmarking and chaptering functions
for the ultimate viewing experience.
"With Widevine's video optimization in place, we can deliver
content at the highest quality to a wide range of devices for the
ultimate viewing experience," said Jörg Boksberger, CTO, DIVA AG.
"And Widevine's Hollywood approved DRM enables us to give our
customers access to the best movies, TV shows and other
content."
"Video providers continue to come to Widevine for the quality of
experience we are able to provide their consumers and the breadth
of devices we are able to enable their service on," said Brian
Baker, CEO, Widevine. "With Widevine, video providers can offer a
competitive, compelling experience that will keep consumers coming
back for more."
Major Internet content services and large cable, satellite, and
telecommunication companies launching over-the-top and TV
Everywhere strategies deploy the Widevine platform. The company's
software platform optimizes the entertainment experience for
content delivered over any network to any device. The solution is
natively supported in nearly all major brands and types of network
connected consumer electronics including televisions, Blu-ray
players, mobile devices, gaming systems, and more.
About DIVA AG
Founded in 2007, DIVA AG is a privately held company based in
Zurich, Switzerland with offices in San Jose, Berlin, New York,
Paris and London. Through its DIVA Pro brand, the company is a
leading supplier of movies, TV series and short form contents,
delivering content to video on demand platforms and connected
devices globally. DIVA's customers are over-the-top platforms, IPTV
operators and device manufacturers in Asia, Europe, Middle East and
the USA. The content focus is on award-winning films, true classics
and genre content. Content management, normalisation, secure
delivery and reporting are handled by DIVA's proprietary software
platform. DIVA's direct to consumer service, Viewster, is currently
in beta and due for a Q1 2011 launch.
About Widevine
Widevine provides digital media solutions for the delivery of
digital entertainment to any device. Hundreds of service providers
use Widevine's multiplatform DRM and video optimization solutions
for securing high quality video and audio. Today, millions of
consumers enjoy digital entertainment secured and optimized by
Widevine on retail consumer electronics devices and legacy STBs
from all major consumer brands. With over 60 patents Widevine is an
industry leader and innovator of content protection and video
optimization technologies.
Widevine is a privately held corporation headquartered in Seattle,
WA, whose investors include Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO),
Charter Ventures, Constellation Ventures, Dai Nippon Printing Co.,
Ltd (DNP), Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA), PaceSetter Capital
Group, Phoenix Partners, Samsung Ventures America, TELUS (NYSE:
TU), and VantagePoint Venture Partners.
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