Monday, 16 June 2008

Irdeto Opens Office in Japan, Strengthens Regional Presence

Irdeto announced this morning that it has opened a new office in Tokyo in a move to tap into the fast-growing Asia Pacific region.

According to a statement released, the new initiative -- which also sees the appointment of a new regional vice President for sales—furthers Irdeto’s position in protecting and enabling the fast-growing Asian media and entertainment industry, as well as reinforce the company's long-term commitment to its customers in the region.

The new office in Japan will be the seventh office in the region. The content protection provider also has offices in Australia, China, India, Korea, Singapore, and Thailand.

Located in the Chiyoda-ku business district in central Tokyo, the new office will be responsible for developing business strategies and identifying growth opportunities in the country's fast growing digital, IPTV, and mobile TV markets. The office will also support Irdeto's of customers and partners in Japan.

“Irdeto sees the Japanese market as highly innovative and a potential driver of our product roadmap towards convergence and home networking,” said Graham Kill, CEO of Irdeto.

“As a company, we are focused on innovation in order to give our customers a competitive advantage and enable their growth. With a direct presence in Japan, we will be better able to address the market and provide even better support to our customers and partners.”

The new regional vice president of sales, Bengt Jцnsson, will be based in Beijing and responsible for overseeing the sales efforts of the APAC region, as well as manage Irdeto’s existing customer relationships.

“Bengt brings to Irdeto his rich experience in digital TV broadcasting and his knowledge in working with companies in the region. His deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing operators and broadcasters will enable Irdeto to further drive new business growth in this dynamic region, as well as supporting our large Asia-Pacific customer base with a dedicated executive presence”, said Doug Lowther, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing with Irdeto.