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Securing Video Analytics Data To Enhance Pay-TV Profitability

For video service providers, adopting a data analytics solution is fast becoming a must-have. The benefits can be dramatic, from more viewing to reduced churn. But data analytics exposes companies to new security and privacy risks that must be addressed. This report outlines the challenges and solutions in three main sections: Evolving Data-Handling and Privacy Rules; Data Analytics Integrity – Securing Data Collection; and Breaking Down Silos While Acknowledging ‘Rules and Roles’.

We have talked to a wide cross section of the media industry and contributors include Unitymedia, Deutsche Telekom, KPN, Telefónica, Verimatrix, IMGROUP, Rovi, GroupM, Techpolis, Parks Associates, ThinkAnalytics, Genius Digital, IBM and Olswang (international law firm).

From the article "Securing Video Analytics Data To Enhance Pay-TV Profitability" by Barry Flynn.

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