This is an end-to-end solution which interfaces with the head-end system, and does real-time authentication, authorization (of the bouquet of channels available to the customer) and accounting of the viewing. It implements both the monthly charges plans as well as pay-per-view plans in real-time.

Key featured of the solution are set out below :

• Two-way interface with the head-end/CAS unit; Set-top box inventory management
• Activation and deactivation of set-top boxes
• Modification of set-top box parameters
• Flat rate, time based or event based billing Synchronize facility with the CAS head-end database.     Service Parameters can be provisioned using LDAP interface.