Verimatrix enhances the value and security of pay-TV networks with advanced technologies designed to address the content protection challenges of today, and those of tomorrow. The Verimatrix 3-Dimensional Content Security approach provides a framework to enhance operator competitiveness and the consumer experience in the new world of pay-TV.

Pierre Hunter, VP of Sales, EMEA at Verimatrix, has 25 years of international business experience in the telecommunications and pay-TV industries. Most recently, he was director of business development at Irdeto where he developed and implemented the company's global IPTV commercial strategy. Hunter was also instrumental in the successful deployment of Amino Communication's set-top box solutions in the EMEA market.

WHAT:

Conference Session:

As part of the "Lessons from the field" session, Hunter will participate in this panel discussing the lessons operators have learned during IPTV trials and deployment, and look ahead at how they can expand their services.

The panel will look to address the following questions:

• What are the services that drive early subscriber acquisition and growth?
• How have IPTV providers set themselves apart from cable and satellite rivals?
• Do subscribers buy on price or service quality?
• What services have performed best -- are there any surprises?
• Would IPTV service providers do things differently, given another chance?
• Does IPTV have a killer application today -- or is there one coming?
• What does the future hold for IPTV?

WHEN:

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.

Product Focus:

Verimatrix Video Content Authority System -- Presentation of the global number one IPTV and broadcast video content security architecture deployed across multiple device types.

WHEN:

During exhibition hours; Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008

WHERE:

IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe, Hilton, Budapest, Booth #13