KDG Selects NDS as End-to-end Solution Provider

LONDON, UK — NDS Group, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that KDG, Germany’s largest cable network operator and biggest triple play provider, has selected NDS as end-to-end solution provider to enhance its digital TV platform.

KDG operates cable networks in 13 German states and supplies its television and triple play services to approximately 9 million connected households in Germany. During the coming weeks, the process of implementation of the NDS technologies will begin, with no impact on delivery of services to KDG subscribers.

NDS’ technologies will enable KDG to introduce new, compelling services for the development of its digital TV business. The NDS end-to-end solution for KDG will support both standard and high definition digital TV services as well as enabling future enhancements to help KDG deliver a superior viewing experience to its subscribers now and in the future.

Lorenz Glatz, CTO of Kabel Deutschland, said: “For the development of our digital TV operations and the introduction of new entertainment services, we selected a technology provider that delivers an advanced end-to-end solution, including future-looking enabling technologies. NDS’ technology portfolio and expertise fulfils our long list of requirements.” He added: “We welcome NDS as our technology partner and look forward to bringing a truly exciting entertainment offering to our subscribers.”

Yves Padrines, Vice President, Business Development at NDS and General Manager NDS GmbH, said: “KDG’s decision to work with NDS is a real honour, and we are thrilled to be able to support Germany’s largest cable operator as it develops its digital TV business. This announcement takes NDS’ position in Germany to a whole new level and is a strong endorsement for our securing, enabling and interactive technologies.”