NDS at IBC 07: Bringing Convergence Home.Highlights: * NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services to demonstrate a range of solutions that address the latest trends in consumer content consumption today * NDS to launch the NDS Unified Headend[TM], the solution that enables multi-service providers to converge their TV offering over any delivery network, to any device * NDS to present a range of solutions that enable TV service providers to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the business opportunities presented by convergence * Jungo to feature its software solutions for residential gateways and digital TV LONDON -- NDS (Nasdaq:NNDS NNDS Norsk Nettverk for Down Syndrom (Norway) ), the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that at this year's IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention it will showcase a full range of solutions geared to helping TV service providers enable convergence and capitalize on the business opportunities it presents. NDS will launch the NDS Unified Headend, the convergence enabler, which allows service providers to centrally manage content delivery across multiple networks and create compelling cross-platform business models and promotions that generate more revenues from today's "three screen" users. NDS will also demonstrate its latest suite of VideoGuard([R]) DRM (1) (Digital Radio Mondiale) A digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system for AM radio in Europe. See HD Radio. (2) (Digital Rights M Home Entertainment solutions that provide the robust security required for delivering services and premium content to multiple devices including PCs, PMPs and mobile phones. Designed to help service providers take advantage of the business opportunities presented by convergence, these solutions enable a wide range of flexible usage scenarios including: * Transferring content between devices using the VideoGuard Key[TM] * Downloading VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand content to PMPs over WiFi, with content expiration scenarios * Live TV, DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. , EPG (Electronic Program Guide) An online listing of TV or other programs. Periodically, EPGs are downloaded into set-top boxes so that viewers can preview offerings by time or category and set reminders. , VOD to the PC * TV delivery over the open internet with VOD unicasting and content download * Secure peer-to-peer content sharing * Downloading secured content online and transferring it to removable media In computer storage, removable media refers to storage media which can be removed from its reader device, conferring portability on the data it carries. A removable drive is a reader device for such media. cards for viewing on portable devices with removable media slots NDS will also demonstrate end-to-end solutions for delivering a competitive pay-TV service over other networks, including: NDS Mobile TV solution: The comprehensive multi-standard solution for delivering a full TV services, including Electronic Service Guide (ESG ESG Enterprise Strategy Group (Veritas) ESG Emergency Shelter Grant (Florida, USA) ESG Expeditionary Strike Group ESG Electronic Service Guide (used in DVB) ), mobile DVR and Interactive applications, to mobile handsets. The NDS Mobile TV solution also supports full CA security functions on removable SD memory cards. NDS Metro[TM] end-to-end IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. solution: Geared for telcos looking to deliver IPTV, this solution features NDS security and MediaHighway([R]) middleware with an EPG for delivering Broadcast TV, VOD, DVR and network DVR, Interactive services and Communication services. NDS will also demonstrate a suite of advanced IP connectivity solutions that enable integrated internet content delivery, content sharing, and catch-up TV. Other leading-edge advances that keep NDS at the forefront of TV innovation will also be on show at IBC, including: MediaHighway Middleware -- Featuring the latest deployments for hybrid set-top boxes, home networking and internet-based online services and innovative ways of using MediaHighway to enable new business models that mix iTV, pay-TV and advertising revenues. NDS EPGs -- Presenting EPGs developed by a dedicated team of graphic designers, usability experts and system integrators that combine to create a branded, intuitive user experience on any device without needing to re-learn the user interface. XTV DVR -- The world's most deployed DVR with new features including: push VOD, remote booking, advanced HD and EPG, live news and sports segmentation and indexing, advanced iTV applications and IP VOD IP VOD Internet Protocol Video on Demand (also seen as IPVOD) . Interactive TV -- Featuring NDS' latest developments in the iTV arena including applications for IPTV advanced games and gaming, interactive advertising and DVR applications. NDS will also demonstrate how its conditional access Conditional Access (acronymized CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. The term is commonly used in relation to digital television systems, most notably satellite television. technology, which is currently used by more than 75 million subscribers and secures revenues of more than $32 billion worldwide, is being deployed to emerging broadcasters. Jungo, an NDS Group company, will show the OpenRG[TM] software platform for residential gateways and embedded USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. software for digital TVs/STB/DVRs will also be showcased. Commenting on the solutions being featured by NDS at this year's IBC, NDS VP and Chief Marketing Officer Nigel Smith said: "As the way we consume TV content rapidly changes, we at NDS believe that for service providers to stay competitive and generate greater revenues, they need to adopt a converged platform for securely delivering all kinds of content to various screens, using an integrated approach with multiple distribution methods. At IBC, everyone will be talking about convergence. NDS will be doing it." At IBC 2007, NDS will be located at stand 1.171, with a hospitality suite in B13 and an SVP SVP S'il Vous Plaît (French: Please) SVP Senior Vice President SVP Schweizerische Volkspartei (Swiss People~s Party) SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SVP Social Venture Partners SVP St Vincent de Paul suite in room B6. To arrange an interview with an NDS executive, or to book a tour of the NDS stand, please contact NDS or one of our communications partners (contact details below). About NDS NDS Group plc (NASDAQ:NNDS), a majority owned subsidiary of News Corporation, supplies open end-to-end digital technology and services to digital pay-television platform operators and content providers. See www.nds.com for more information about NDS. Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-looking Statements This document may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements are based on management's views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global economic, business, competitive market, regulatory and other factors. More detailed information about these and other factors that could affect future results is contained in our filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Any "forward-looking statements" included in this document are made only as of the date of this document and we do not have any obligation, nor do we undertake, to publicly update any "forward-looking statements" to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. |
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