SecureMedia Wins IPTV Deal

NATICK, Mass. and KRALENDIJK, Bonaire -- SecureMedia, the technology leader in content protection software for secure video and multimedia delivery over IP networks announced today that Bonairean telecom operator Telefonia Bonairiano NV (“Telbo”) has launched “mitv”, its new Digital TV over ADSL 2+ network protected by the Encryptonite ONE System. This innovative IPTV service was developed by Telbo N.V., Savant Communications N.V. and Manycast Consultancy Inc. and is considered to be the showcase model for the Telbo partner telecom companies, covering an additional 24 countries. Telbo, Savant Communications and Manycast Consultancy are currently developing a proposition towards the other operators in the Caribbean and even South/Central America wanting to offer Digital TV services by expansion of and full access to the Telbo multiple services platform on Bonaire, known as “MANYCAST; any service @ any device @ anytime”. Further rollouts in these territories are expected in early 2008.

Telbo’s “mitv” service, an integral part of its triple play (video, voice and data) offering and a first for the Caribbean region, consists of a Basic Package of around 40 channels including HBO, Discovery and FOX. As another first in the Dutch Caribbean, Telbo will offer the Dutch Public Channels (Nederland 1, 2 and 3), which will be inserted into the headend via optical submarine cables. Telbo also offers an Extended Basic Package and packages serving specific customer needs such as an International Package, Sports Package, Action Package including some for the region unique Adult content offered on PPV and VoD and 3 premium movie oriented packages.

“mitv” is a significant milestone for the region, our partners, Bonaire and of course Telefonia Bonairiano. We are proud of our employees and our partners at Savant Communications and Manycast Consultancy who established the service within a timeframe usually too tight for a project like this, said Edsel Winklaar, Managing Director of Telbo. “ To launch an enhanced, totally transparent protected digital TV service that would provide our customers with the high quality entertainment that they demanded and accomplish this within an extraordinary time deadline, we could only select SecureMedia”, added Mr. Winklaar. “We required a proven and comprehensive security solution that ensured us the ability to obtain rich content from Hollywood and other major content providers and the Encryptonite ONE System is that solution.”

SecureMedia Inc.