Irdeto acquires French software firm

Digital TV, IPTV and mobile TV content security expert Irdeto has acquired Paris- based software firm IDway, which provides open software solutions for digital TV consumer devices. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition builds on an existing relationship between Irdeto and IDway. A closer synchronization of the two companies’ product roadmaps will accelerate the availability of products for STB manufacturers as well as digital TV operators.

See Irdeto at IBC2007 in Stands 1.451, M164 and IP252, or visit www.irdeto.com.