DRM in an IPTV world

摘要

As expected, this year's recently held IBC lived up to its billing as Europe's, if not the world's, premier destination for those involved in broadcasting. Driving particular interest at this year's show was the debut of the IPTV Zone, a true indication of the strength of the IPTV market that has enjoyed solid growth in Europe over the last few years. It can be argued coherently that IPTV left the justification phase about 18 months ago and is now all about deployment. Yet as a sign of this maturity, albeit on a relative basis, the industry is now big enough to attract those who wish to pirate and profit from the content that is available online.