Video software specialist Synamedia has added support for device security requirements, specified by the ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA https://a3sa.com/about-a3sa/ ), to its Media Edge Gateway (MEG) ATSC 3.0 software-based integrated receiver.
The announcement marks MEG as one of the first professional broadcast solutions available that supports the security specification.
Synamedia said customers adopting MEG as a front-end device gateway can achieve savings of up to 80 percent, compared to embarking on a full system upgrade, thanks to its flexibility, futureproofing, and security. MEG allows large broadcasters and station groups to take in over-the-air signals in one format, such as ATSC 3.0 or 1.0, and output in the other, while cable affiliates can input ATSC 3.0 and output ATSC 1.0 within an existing facility. For remote monitoring needs, users can input over-the-air (OTA) signals and output IP.
A3SA develops protocols for securing ATSC 3.0 services using IP-based encryption protocols, device certificates, and rights management technology, all conforming to the ATSC 3.0 Security Standard for next-generation broadcasting.
The device security approval process is a multi-party operational compliance effort, involving secure provisioning and thorough testing.
“ATSC’s mission is to empower next-generation broadcasting, and this milestone makes a real contribution to moving that mission forward,” said ATSC president Madeleine Noland.
“Synamedia’s solutions offer the growing ATSC ecosystem the ability to not only manage both ATSC 1.0 and 3.0 signals but to also enable remote monitoring. This is yet another step forward in expanding the ATSC market, and we’re thrilled to see it.”
Joe St. Jean, managing director of A3SA, added: “It’s been a privilege to work with innovators across the industry to bring secure, IP-based NEXTGEN TV to life. Synamedia’s MEG makes it easier for broadcasters to meet content protection standards and supports broader adoption. It’s a strong contribution to the growing NEXTGEN TV ecosystem.”
Synamedia’s MEG was purpose-built as an all-in-one OTA, satellite, and IP receiver, and the security enhancements prove the company’s investment in making it attractive to broadcasters, according to Elke Hungenaert, VP of product management for Synamedia Video Network.
“Security has always been at the heart of our business here at Synamedia, as has anticipating our customers’ future needs,” Hungenaert said. “When we originally launched MEG, it was one of the only IRDs on the market built with future proofing in mind because we knew the transition to ATSC 3.0 would be a marathon, not a sprint. These latest enhancements demonstrate our continued investment in our portfolio, and we’re proud of the work we’ve done to support the ATSC 3.0 security ecosystem.”
