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To personalise its iQ3 set-top-box with 3 different CAS, FOXTEL selects FASTCOM

FOXTEL selects FASTCOM for multi-vendor security
of its iQ3 set-top-box

  • FASTCOM’s MCAS solution allows FOXTEL to personalise its iQ3 set-top-box with 3 different CAS
    (i.e. CISCO/NDS, NAGRA and IRDETO) solutions in parallel.

  • The MCAS provides FOXTEL with total control on iQ3 applications, middleware and CAS security solutions. Updates and changes are possible at any time for a minimum cost.

  • The MCAS is a full suite for integrated management of the keys and the credentials using the standard ETSI TS 103 162 (K-LAD 2010).

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - September 5th, 2017

FASTCOM Technology SA, a leading company in standard-based solutions for the PayTV security market, announces that FOXTEL, the leading Australian PayTV operator has selected FASTCOM’s MCAS solution for ensuring the licensing authority services of its iQ3 set-top-box, which is manufactured by ARRIS and which integrates a BROADCOM chipset.

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Leveraging the MCAS solution, FOXTEL is able to operate the iQ3 in a multi-vendor security strategy with three different CAS solutions installed, namely CISCO/NDS, NAGRA and IRDETO. The MCAS allows keeping total control over the deployed iQ3 in terms of applications, middleware and CAS security solution. This allows for faster market response and for efficient resource planning.

"Thanks to FASTCOM’s MCAS solution and its independence towards the security providers, FOXTEL is able to achieve its goal of total control of our fleet of iQ3 set top boxes while leveraging two proprietary CAS solutions running in parallel on the devices."
 

Mr. Stephen Joyce, Senior Platform Security Architect, FOXTEL

FASTCOM’s MCAS solution provides integrated management of the keys and credentials needed for the STB. The MCAS preserves the security level of traditional CAS implementations, while giving the payTV operator the opportunity to retain the direct control on the STBs in the field. Also, the MCAS enables the payTV operator to implement dynamically a multi-vendor approach. Updates and changes are possible at any time for a minimum cost. The MCAS uses the ETSI standard TS 103 162 (K-LAD 2010) and does not use any proprietary technology. As a company, FASTCOM is fully independent from any vendor. Furthermore, all keys and credentials managed by MCAS are subject to the Swiss laws, which provide an additional protection for our clients.

About FASTCOM
FASTCOM is a Swiss-based company leading in standard-based solutions for the pay-tv security market, such as licensing authority services and consulting services. FASTCOM is independent and neutral towards any security, STB and chipset vendor. FASTCOM has expertise in security standards such as SCTE 201 2013 and ETSI TS 103 162 (K-LAD 2010). For more information, please visit www.fastcom-technology.com/mcas.

Contact
Dr. Fabrice Moscheni
Managing director
+41 (0)21 619 0670
moscheni@fastcom-technology.com


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