NDS Selected by JAK Communications to Launch Digital Cable TV Platform in Chennai

NEW DELHI — NDS Group today announced that JAK Communications, an independent cable TV provider in Chennai, India, has selected an end-to-end solution from NDS to enable the launch of its digital pay-TV platform.

One of the fastest growing MSO’s in Chennai, the new digital platform from JAK Communications will provide subscribers with access to hundreds of digital channels including those currently available through their analogue service, interactive functionality and a wide portfolio of games.

The enabling technology for over 195 million devices worldwide, NDS’ MediaHighway™ will provide the technological underpinning for the new service from JAK Communications, including an NDS designed electronic programme guide (EPG) and the framework to introduce new functionality and services as subscriber demand dictates. The platform will be secured by VideoGuard™ conditional access (CAS). NDS will also manage the deployment of devices for JAK Communications with ongoing maintenance and support.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. J Kamalesh, Managing Director, JAK Communications said, “Digitisation poses great opportunity for us to enhance our platform with new functionality and services, and with the help of NDS we are well positioned to meet our target of one million subscribers in the next three years.”

Jayant Changrani, Country Head and General Manager, NDS India added, “JAK Communications are dedicated to providing an enhanced viewing experience for both existing and new subscribers and we are proud to be working with them to launch their new digital offering.” He added, “As we move towards the digital switchover in India, operators such as JAK Communications are taking the initiative to launch with value added features to differentiate their offering and we are dedicated to supporting them through the transition.”

NDS creates innovative customised solutions that enhance the viewing experience for pay-TV subscribers in India and around the world. NDS will continue to work closely with JAK Communications to deliver a raft of affordable and innovative solutions and services to their growing subscriber base.