Satellite & Cable

March 20, 2004
Viaccess reinforces its strong position in Asia

PARIS -- Viaccess, a leader in conditional access for pay-TV and protection of IP content over broadband networks, recently announced two new contract agreements in Asia: One agreement was with Hyundai Information Technology (HIT) in Korea and the other was with Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) in Vietnam.

Hyundai Information Technology (HIT) was established in 1993 with the integration of the Hyundai affiliated computer department. HIT was founded while assiduously trying to establish the information infrastructure, which is the foundation of Korea's competitiveness. It founded the infrastructructure by providing information services based on system integration (SI) of public corporations, financial companies, and enterprises. The company offers connection to television broadcasters in Asia, and provides a wide range of facilities and services, including the Viaccess conditional access technology.

Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) will use Viaccess conditional access technology to broadcast about 10 channels and radios delivered in MMDS via the Pama Spol s.r.o. platform to a potential of 10,000 subscribers.

M. Seon-Bae Kim, CEO, HIT, said: "Viaccess is the best partner for Hyundai in the field of content protection. We selected it for its flexibility to fit our requirements and the high level of security of its technology."

Jean-Pierre Coustel, chairman and CEO, Viaccess, added: "Those successes strengthen our position in Asia. As an independent technology provider, we are looking forward to help HTV and HIT build a prosperous business."

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