Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced a new multi-year deal with GOBX, a new premium entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Irdeto Cloaked CA is a world-leading software CA solution and part of the Irdeto 360 Security suite. Offering robust and reliable protection that can be updated over-the-air, Cloaked CA will securely deliver sports and home entertainment to GOBX customers across the region. After a significant investment in rights and premium content, GOBX selected Irdeto as a security partner so that they could focus on customer experience and expansion.

Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, today announced it will provide security solutions and services to HorizonSAT, a leading satellite service provider, covering the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. Part of the Irdeto 360 Security suite, Irdeto Cloaked CA with Irdeto FlexiCore will enable HorizonSAT to securely launch and deliver new pay TV services to the Filipino population in the MENA region. The new bouquet will be launched this year as HTV Pinoy. 

A new online consumer piracy survey from Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, found that over half of respondents polled in MENA - 59% in Egypt and 53% in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - admitted to watching pirated video content. The research also revealed that millennials are among the most likely to illegally consume content, with 62% of 18-24 year-olds in the GCC and 64% in Egypt stating they watch pirated video content. In addition, 20% of 18-24 year-olds in the GCC and 23% in Egypt pirate more than once a week. 

At CABSAT 2017, stand I2-35, Quicklink will demonstrate their new Remote Communicator solution. The solution enables you to create ad hoc ultra-low delay video/audio contributions from any device using a web browser, easily share high quality return video to a remote user and integrate ultra-low delay audio commentary into your workflow.