VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   NDS  has announced that at SCaT India 2012 it will demonstrate Proven Solutions, developed locally to support the deployment and growth of digital cable TV services in India. NDS technologies deliver cost-effective and future-ready solutions to support its customers through the digitisation process and to make their services grow. This solution has been deployed by 50% digital cable subscribers in India. NDS counts a number of cable operators in India as customers and will be showcasing deployments for DEN Networks and Hathway.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   NDS , now part of Cisco, has announced that it is providing a suite of video technologies to enable multi-system operator (MSO) Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) to digitise and expand its cable TV service in Southern and Western India.  ACT currently has over one million Analogue Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV and Broadband subscribers. With the launch of improved digital cable packages, the company aims to expand its digital customer base across its operations.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   NDS , now part of  Cisco , has announced the deployment of its solutions as part of the  Liberty Global  Horizon platform, initially deployed by Liberty Global’s cable operation UPC in the Netherlands. Balan Nair, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer,  Liberty Global , said.... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   It is recently announced that Cisco has completed the acquisition of NDS Group Ltd., that enables service providers and media companies to securely deliver and monetize new video experiences. On March 15, 2012, Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire NDS. NDS' employees join Cisco's Service Provider Video Technology Group (SPVTG), led by Senior Vice-President  & General Manager Jesper Andersen. With the close of this transaction, Dr. Abe Peled, formerly NDS Chairman & CEO, becomes Senior Vice-President & Chief Strategist for Cisco's Video and Collaboration Group, of which SPVTG is a part. Dr. Peled reports to Marthin De Beer, Senior Vice-President of Cisco's Video and Collaboration Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco paid approximately $5 billion, including the repayment of debt and retention-based incentives, to acquire all of the business and operations of NDS.  The net impact ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE DIRECTV has selected NDS' VideoGuard Connect DRM for multi-platform pay-TV to protect and enable their multi-platform Over-The-Top (OTT) and home networking services. In conjunction with DIRECTV's existing pay-TV solutions from NDS, VideoGuard Connect will enable the seamless addition of OTT and home networking content distribution to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, iOS and Android-based mobile and tablet devices. "Our subscribers expect quality content and the best viewing experience from DIRECTV. We will use VideoGuard Connect's highly secure DRM to ensure content producers and DIRECTV can support consumers' growing desire for a video experience on multiple screens. VideoGuard Connect is a valuable addition to our portfolio of solutions from NDS," said Rômulo Pontual, Chief Technology Officer, DIRECTV. Raffi Kesten, Chief Operating Officer, NDS said, "As pay-TV operators extend their services to more...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NDS has announced that NDS VideoGuard Connect is helping enable BSkyB, to deliver Sky Go to iOS devices offering a high-quality live TV experience when on the move in the UK and Ireland, via 3G or Wi-Fi. VideoGuard Connect provides content segmentation and encryption of the Sky GO service, protecting content delivery and consumption on all iOS devices. Alun Webber, MD, Product Design & Development, Sky said, "Sky Go is our response to growing demand from our subscribers for greater flexibility in how and where they access their favourite content. The new service will enable subscribers to view their content on their iPhones and iPads for free. NDS and VideoGuard Connect have enabled us to deploy the Sky Go service and provide subscribers with a value enhancing multi-platform experience." David Nabozny, Senior VP, Major Accounts, NDS said, "Sky is once again taking innovative steps to provide their subscribers with access ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NDS has launched its next generation DRM solution for multi-platform pay-TV, VideoGuard Connect. VideoGuard Connect provides end-to-end protection of an operator's service, utilising the unique security capabilities of each individual platform. A complete content and service protection solution that built on over two decades of premium content protection expertise, VideoGuard Connect is designed to help TV operators to seamlessly extend their pay-TV services to connected media devices. It enables the secure ingestion, delivery and consumption of premium content over both managed and OTT networks whilst maintaining subscription privileges across devices. Nigel Smith, VP & Chief Marketing Officer, NDS said, "VideoGuard Connect allows TV operators to incorporate OTT into a more compelling and complete suite of TV services without compromising the security or reliability of the platform. Highly rated by an independent security audi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NDS has announced that it is strengthening its commitment to and presence in China with the expansion of its R&D, engineering and customer support capabilities with a new facility in Shenzhen. As part of the move, a new, larger office will focus on the development of advanced set-top box software, enhanced UIs and customised electronic programme guides (EPGs), innovative interactive solutions and end-to-end solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the Chinese pay-TV market. To support the government's Next Generation Broadcasting (NGB) and three network convergence initiatives, the new Shenzhen facility will support development and integration projects dedicated to creating revenue-enhancing, services and applications such as customised interactive services, games and user interfaces, with a short time to market. "NDS first started working in China in 1998 and it is an increasingly important market for us. With ongoing ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NDS will showcase solutions at IBC 2011 September 9th-13th that enhance the value of content. At the show, NDS will demonstrate how its technologies enrich the viewing experience and increase revenue potential by providing consumers with added choice, quality and convenience. Dave Habiger, CEO, NDS Group Ltd. said, "As the industry expands and we see new technologies driving change, quality content remains the cornerstone of the pay-TV platform. Our solutions provide an adaptable framework to enable the ultimate viewing experience by adding value to content for both the consumer and the platform operator. To be able to provide future-proof solutions that continue to support our customers' needs, it is essential that we are abreast of the requirements, opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Therefore, at IBC this year we are providing a live platform for our customers, partners and industry colleagues to share their persp...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NDS has partnered with Huawei to enable the delivery of the latest High-Definition Video On Demand (VOD) digital-TV solutions to Wenzhou Cable (A branch of China Cable Network) subscribers. The integration of NDS MediaHighway set-top software with connected Huawei set-top boxes will enable the delivery and optimization of advanced services such as Video On Demand (VOD) - the ability to watch HD movies and TV series, documentaries, sports and entertainment at any time, Catch-up TV services - providing the capability to catch up on missed programming within one week, and Time Shift TV - enabling subscribers to pause live, rewind up to 2 hours and fast-forward to what is being broadcasted on any live TV channel. The combination of the latest high-definition technology from Huawei and the advanced capabilities of the NDS MediaHighway set-top box software also provide support for advanced and engaging two-way interactive applications such as game...