Downloading content from the internet and other sources is now an established method of acquiring audio and video files. Offering the pPVR as an auxiliary pay TV product creates a new level of service to suit today`s lifestyles, further strengthening the proposition to subscribers. Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems can be incorporated into the pPVR, ensuring content providers` rights are protected from end-to-end, eliminating unauthorized copying and redistribution. This also allows content to be paid for securely so users can access and enjoy premium content wherever they are. DRM systems that can be integrated into the pPVR include:

• Microsoft Janus

• SVP (Secure Video Processor)

• Latens