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Irdeto Selected as Conditional Access Partner for Eutelsat’s New Hybrid Platform
MUMBAI: Irdeto announces that it has been selected by leading global satellite operator, Eutelsat as a security partner for its new Eutelsat CIRRUS hybrid platform. The new service provides a turnkey solution for Eutelsat customers, allowing them to offer Direct-to-Home (DTH) services combined with OTT services across multiple screens. Irdeto Cloaked CA will enable the secure delivery of DTH content on the platform.
With the launch of Eutelsat CIRRUS, the satellite operator is offering a variety of value-added services to its customers, whether they are using only satellite or both satellite and OTT networks. Eutelsat CIRRUS is designed to provide a unified back-end system, capable of embracing the full scope of business and operational tasks across both DTH and OTT networks.
“Our focus is on delivering an enhanced platform to offer new services, while enabling efficiencies and scale. Working with strong security partners is imperative for this endeavor,” said Bruno Cattan, Director for Terminals and Solutions at Eutelsat. “Irdeto is the perfect DTH security partner to ensure the best protection of our customers’ content while offloading us from the day-to-day Conditional Access operations, enabling us to meet the growing demand for DTH service in many markets.”
As part of the partnership, Eutelsat will offer Irdeto Cloaked CA to additional customers and prospects as part of any deployment.
“In an increasingly competitive global market, it is crucial for operators to maximize services and content delivery options while meeting the security requirements for premium content,” said Bengt Jonsson, Senior Vice President of Sales & Services, Irdeto. “The launch of Eutelsat CIRRUS is testament to the fact that Eutelsat is proactive in addressing market developments and, as a trusted security partner for the DTH side, we are looking forward to working together on many future deployments.”
Irdeto Cloaked CA is a key solution offered in the Irdeto 360 Security suite, which is designed to ensure future-proof end-to-end security that can quickly and easily react to changes in the market in a cost-effective fashion. Partnering with Irdeto allows Eutelsat to ensure the highest level of security for existing and future hybrid and DTH deployments.
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Uidai partners with Google to help users locate Aadhaar centres
Verified Aadhaar centres to appear on Maps with services and access info
MUMBAI: Finding an Aadhaar centre may soon be as easy as finding your favourite café. In a move aimed at making public services more accessible, the Unique Identification Authority of India has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps. The feature, expected to roll out in the coming months, will allow residents to locate verified centres quickly and confidently.
More than 60,000 Aadhaar centres, including state of the art Aadhaar Seva Kendras, will be mapped. When users search on Google Maps, they will be directed to authorised facilities rather than unverified listings, helping curb misinformation and confusion.
The listings will do more than drop a pin. Users will be able to see the nature of services offered at each centre, whether it is adult enrolment, child enrolment, or limited to address and mobile number updates. Details such as operating hours, parking availability and divyang friendly infrastructure will also be shown wherever applicable.
Uidai CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, said the collaboration is part of the authority’s continued effort to improve ease of living for Aadhaar holders by making authorised centres simpler and faster to navigate.
The partnership will deepen in its next phase, with Uidai using Google Business Profile to manage information and respond directly to public feedback. Looking ahead, the two organisations are also exploring the option of enabling appointment bookings through the Google Maps interface, potentially allowing residents to plan their visits with greater efficiency.
Google India country head, strategic partnerships Roli Agarwal, said integrating verified Aadhaar centres would help millions access trusted services with confidence, bringing essential government infrastructure closer to the people who need it most.
If all goes to plan, a routine Aadhaar update may soon begin not with a queue, but with a search bar.
