CAMs – a key role in DTT deployment
Conditional access modules (CAMs) enable consumers to access services that use different conditional access systems through one single device, such as a set-top box or an integrated digital television set.
The CAM market is growing substantially in Europe as a result of DTT development. The Kudelski Group is supporting this strong positive trend which will boost the global pay-TV market, enhance consumer welfare and generate significant benefits for pay-TV operators by avoiding risk of content piracy. The Group is therefore playing a key role in the development of open, horizontal, retail pay-TV markets in Europe.
SmarDTV, the leader in CAMs, completed major deployments on DTT networks in 2009.
France – SmarDTV modules to expand the CANAL+ offering
In 2009, SmarDTV rolled out a new Conditional Access Module for the French market. This module enables CANAL+ Group's DTT offer to be viewed without a set-top box and comes bundled with a smartcard. It can be used by subscribers to access CANAL+ channels, including high-definition programs, directly on their CANAL READY television set. SmarCAM-3 is the first SmarDTV module to implement the CI Plus specification, which guarantees content protection and security in line with CANAL+ Group requirements for premium HD channels.