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CI+ LLP Awards CI+ 1.4 Test Automation Contract to Eurofins Digital TestingThe CI+ licensing authority, CI+ LLP, has awarded a contract to media and device testing specialists Eurofins Digital Testing to provide an automated test tool for the new CI+ 1.4 specification. The CI+ content security standard has been hugely successful, with over 450 million CI+ Plus devices deployed across Europe. The new CI+1.4 test tool automates TV and set-top-box testing, minimising the test time required and eliminating manual test errors. Andy Hickman, CEO UK and Hong Kong said: “We’re really pleased to be leveraging our long experience of security testing to develop this test tool”, adding “combined with our Ligada iSuite automation technology, testing and certification times will be significantly reduced for manufacturers and operators in the broadcast industry.” The CI+ 1.4 specification enhances the Conditional Access Module or CAM content security standard, introducing multi-steam PVR capability, TV IP interface for OTT and IPTV operators and enhanced user interactivity based on HbbTV. Eurofins Digital Testing has been certifying CI+ devices since 2009 and is preparing its labs for the CI+1.4 sunrise certification date in summer 2017. Leading manufacturers will be attending an initial CI+ 1.4 plug-fest in May, and a beta test tool will be shipped in Q3 this year. A spokesperson from the CI+ LLP said: ”The CI+ 1.4 specification will significantly broaden the scope of this successful technology to address security and interactivity in new applications. Therefore ensuring A-grade test tools and reliable certification labs are available, is essential to its successful market deployment.” Editors Notes: Eurofins Digital Testing is the world’s leading end-to-end Quality Assurance (QA) service provider for Digital TV Operators and device testing specialists, operating globally with test lab facilities in the UK, Belgium and Hong Kong. They provide specialised on-site test resources, testing tools and services to validate digital media delivery systems and device conformance for multiple standards and operators across the world. Eurofins Digital Testing was formed from the merger of Digital TV Labs and Testronic Labs and is part of the Eurofins Group. Eurofins has a network of more than 2205laboratories in 39 countries and has over 23,000 employees worldwide. Eurofins Digital Testing delivers complete testing solutions to manufacturers, broadcasters, operators and related media and device supply chains, covering terrestrial, satellite, cable, OTT and IPTV delivery. This includes conformance and certification testing for standards and operator regimes, as well as the provision of bespoke media delivery solutions. For more information, please visit www.eurofins-digitaltesting.com. Contact: Victoria Cooper Marketing & Communications Manager [email protected] +44 (0)1179 896 186 / 07795 972523 As a community-building service, TMCnet allows user submitted content which is not always proofed by TMCnet editors. If you feel this entry is of inferior quality or wish to report it for some reason, please forward the URL to "webedit [AT] tmcnet [DOT] com" with your comments. |