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Cyprus Telecommunications Authority Gains Flexible Deployment Options, Scalability with Next-Generation Security

Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Cybersecurity
Track & Trace of Assets
Remote Asset Management

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration
Cybersecurity Services

The Challenge

The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) faced the challenge of securing its IPTV services against piracy and unauthorized access. As a key player in the local IPTV market, Cyta needed a comprehensive security solution that could not only protect its current services but also scale with future growth and service expansion. The organization required a system that could integrate forensic watermarking capabilities to track and enforce content rights effectively. Additionally, Cyta sought a solution that offered flexible deployment options to adapt to various operational needs and ensure seamless integration with existing subsystems.

About The Customer

Cyta, the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority, is a semi-governmental organization established to provide, maintain, and develop comprehensive telecommunications services both nationally and internationally. As the leading provider of integrated electronic communications services in Cyprus, Cyta plays a crucial role in the local telecommunications landscape. The organization has transformed Cyprus into a telecommunications hub, offering a wide range of services, including IPTV, to meet the growing demand for innovative and flexible viewing options. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and service excellence, Cyta continues to expand its offerings and enhance its technological capabilities.

The Solution

To address its security challenges, Cyta selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) framework. This next-generation security solution integrates forensic watermarking capabilities, providing a complete end-to-end security platform for Cyta's IPTV services. The VCAS deployment is the first of its kind in Cyprus, offering session-based and user-specific watermarking to identify piracy at its point of origin. Verimatrix's VCAS solutions are pre-integrated with a global ecosystem of subsystem providers, ensuring interoperability with billing, encoding, middleware, and application vendors. This flexibility allows Cyta to work with partners of its choice while maintaining studio-compliant security levels. The VCAS framework also offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, enabling Cyta to adapt to various operational needs and scale its services as required.

Operational Impact

Cyta now has a robust security platform that can track and enforce content rights effectively, reducing the risk of piracy and unauthorized access.
The flexible deployment options of the VCAS framework allow Cyta to adapt to different operational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing subsystems.
The integration of forensic watermarking capabilities enables Cyta to identify the source of piracy, enhancing its ability to protect premium content.

Quantitative Benefit

Cyta has implemented a comprehensive security solution that can scale with future service growth.
The VCAS framework offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, providing flexibility in operations.