Motorola acquires SecureMedia

BANGALORE, INDIA: Motorola has announced the acquisition of conditional access and digital rights management (DRM) software developer SecureMedia.

Under the deal SecureMedia will be integrated into Motorola’s Home and Networks Mobility operations. The deal is expected to be finalised during Q1 2010.

“As part of Motorola, the SecureMedia team will continue to expand the reach of our award-winning digital security solutions by gaining new customers and partners and continuing to support our current clients,” said Fred Ellis, COO, SecureMedia.

Motorola has been increasing its market share in the STB market, particularly in the IP-based video sector.

“Motorola continues to invest in its video infrastructure solutions as our customers evolve their networks to handle the explosion in consumer demand for video,” said John Burke, senior VP, Motorola Home and Networks Mobility. “SecureMedia has superior expertise in IP-based video security and DRM. These are critical capabilities for the emerging internet era of television.”

(SOURCE: DigitalProdution)