Irdeto acquires Blu-ray technology business

Software security and media technology company Irdeto has acquired BD+ technology for Blu-ray movies in a deal which sees an exit for Rovi Corporation.
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Software security and media technology company Irdeto has acquired BD+ technology for Blu-ray movies in a deal which sees an exit for Rovi Corporation.
Round-up of today’s M&A deals

Software security and media technology company Irdeto has acquired BD+ technology for Blu-ray movies in a deal which sees an exit for Rovi Corporation.

According to a statement the acquired technology will be folded into the company’s Irdeto ActiveCloak for Media service and give Hollywood studios a better way of protecting high-value Blu-ray film titles from the possibility of piracy.

Graham Kill, chief executive officer of Irdeto, comments: ‘This acquisition further proves our commitment to establishing dynamic security as the industry standard for Hollywood studios taking advantage of the Media 3.0 opportunity – consumer demand for content anywhere, on any device and at any time.’

Financial details for the deal were undisclosed

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Todd Cardy

Todd Cardy

Todd was Editor of GrowthBusiness.co.uk between 2010 and 2011 as well as being responsible for publishing our digital and printed magazines focusing on private equity and venture capital.

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