Verimatrix, setting the standard in content security technologies that enhance the value of pay-TV networks, welcomed the new MRG IPTV Market Leader Report 2006 listing Verimatrix in first place in its global ranking of IPTV content protection vendors. Verimatrix is ranked number one among content security providers based on its global operator deployments and total number of supported subscribers in Asia, Europe, North America, and Rest of World.

Based on more than 470 IPTV service providers, MRG's report ranks about 60 different IPTV vendors in four different regional markets and globally, grouped into six different IPTV product categories. By using a deeper ranking system than before, the report gives separate regional rankings to each company by product category, based on actual numbers of subscribers and video channels supported by that company's product(s). In addition to current market position, companies' growth prospects are ranked based on the number of installed base each company has in the 18 fastest-growing service providers in the four regions.

"Verimatrix has emerged as the leader in the IPTV content security market based on the number of IPTV subscribers served by its solutions," said Bob Larribeau, program director IPTV at MRG. "Its partnerships with leading companies have placed it in a strong position, especially in Europe and Asia. We believe that its inclusion in significant IPTV services gives the company very strong growth prospects, especially in Europe."

"MRG's IPTV market ranking validates our assessment of Verimatrix's strong and rapidly-growing position in the global marketplace," said Tom Munro, CEO, Verimatrix. "Operators around the world are adopting Verimatrix not just for a best-in-class content security solution, but also for our customer-oriented product vision and revenue enhancement roadmap. This is a significant milestone in Verimatrix's growth and we are proud of the recognition."

Verimatrix's Video Content Authority System (VCAS) is a suite of patent-pending technologies that reinforce the security perimeter and enhance the revenue of digital video systems. With a unique exposure to the value chain of content creation and distribution, Verimatrix addresses vulnerabilities of current systems with tools such as VideoMark forensic watermarking and GeoAuthentication(TM) clone detection.

The Verimatrix Content Authority Blueprint is developed through analysis of current and future network challenges, helping customers anticipate and respond to an evolving digital world. The company's content security experts maintain close relationships with the major Hollywood studios to identify and respond to the widest range of security concerns. With a "camera to the couch" vision, pay-TV network operators' goals are matched to the Verimatrix Blueprint ensuring the most favorable access to premium content, as well as revenue protection and enhancement opportunities.