Irdeto to Detail Unified Platform Approach at IBC 2026

Operators face pressure to integrate multiple services and evolve monetization strategies without increasing system complexity. Irdeto's focus on a unified platform approach at IBC 2026 directly addresses this fragmentation, aiming to simplify workflows and enhance content protection. This aligns with a broader industry trend toward consolidated solutions that reduce operational overhead. Attendees should monitor how Irdeto's specific case studies demonstrate tangible efficiency gains and revenue opportunities for various platform types.

The video security market is undergoing a structural shift toward integrated, content-aware protection. Per Omdia, July 2025, Irdeto maintained a leading 21.9% market share in managed security solutions, even as the broader content security market faced a 6.4% contraction in legacy areas like Conditional Access Systems (CAS). This decline has driven security firms to reinvent themselves as comprehensive streaming experience providers. Recent reports from Research and Markets, May 2026, indicate that 57.6% of premium streaming platforms now integrate session-level piracy tracing, which aligns with Irdeto’s strategy of embedding TraceMark forensic watermarking into broader delivery ecosystems like those provided by Ateme.

The industry’s focus at IBC 2026 is expected to center on 'utility over novelty,' as rising delivery costs and app fatigue impact both mature and emerging markets. Per Broadpeak, February 2026, operational excellence—specifically handling peak traffic for live sports without system failure—has become the top priority for CTOs. Irdeto’s emphasis on consolidating workflows mirrors this trend, as seen in the restructuring of cybersecurity units within its parent company, MultiChoice, to focus on scalability and cost-cutting (per MyBroadband, June 2026). Furthermore, the 2025 launch of the Astro Sooka platform in Malaysia highlights the success of this model; the platform achieved Malaysia's top sports app position by combining Irdeto's security stack with localized, AI-driven monetization tools. This shift suggests that for vendors, the future lies in managing the entire technical lifecycle of a stream rather than just its protection.