UTStarcom IPTV DRM solution passes security audit successfully

August 1, 2007 – UTStarcom has announced that its IPTV Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution has successfully completed a thorough security audit by Merdan Group, a US security-engineering firm.

According to the results of the audit, all areas of the DRM solution were rated as robust at the “Criminal Enterprise Level”, the highest rating, except for one area involving set-top box installation, which was rated at the second highest rating of “University Challenge Level”.  The audit results were reportedly among the highest that Merdan Group has given.

“DRM is a critical component of all IPTV systems, including UTStarcom’s RollingStream end-to-end IPTV system, and we are very pleased that our DRM solution has received such esteemed recognition from one of the most respected security firms in the industry,” said Dr. Qiang Li, chief scientist of UTStarcom.

 “Selection of a DRM solution for any IPTV service is a complex process, involving issues related to technology, business and geopolitics.  We will continue to take the ‘DRM-neutral’ position in planning IPTV deployments,” added Dr. Li.  UTStarcom reportedly has no plans to offer its DRM solution as a standalone product.