Latens, a provider of downloadable conditional access (CA) and IPTV service delivery platforms, has announced the new STIK (set-top box integration kit). It simplifies the process of integrating Latens conditional access for IPTV and cable set-top boxes (STB).

At the NAB Show, director Andy Mathieseon will participate in the panel “The Role of Internet TV” on April 13, at 3:50 p.m.

The main benefit for STB vendors is to reduce the time and cost of integrating with Latens’ CA solutions. For network operators, the main advantage is that this initiative widens the choice of set-top box and CA combinations.

STIK provides vendors with a step-by-step integration process including example code and an automated test suite. There is also the additional option for initial self-certification.

STIK includes a secure stream player tool to ensure full operational integrity following upgrades of CA and STB software for IP and cable (and hybrid cable/IP) boxes and to verify correct operation of DVB CSA and AES descrambling.

For more information, visit www.latens.com.