Latens was founded in 2002 with the vision of revolutionising the Pay-TV Conditional Access market using software-only cardless based security. Smart-card based security was a viable solution in the 90's and in the beginning of this decade. They were primarily used to provide robust hardware based security features which are required to protect high value content and services. With the advent of embedded hardware security features in current SoC's however, alternate options became possible which are more flexible and better suited for supporting the modern Pay-TV industry. Latens was founded on the recognition that there are better ways to secure Pay-TV services than the smart-card. In 2010 Latens was acquired by Pace plc. Pace is a leading technology developer for the global Pay-TV market and was recently recognised as the world’s largest developer of digital set-top box technology. The Pace Group of companies develop and deliver innovative technologies, products and services for world leading operators that enable entertainment and converged communication services inside, outside and around the digital home. For more information please visit www.latens.com