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NDS Supplies Videoguard Conditional Access for Eastern Europe's First Digital Cable Network

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NDS, a leader in interactive applications development, has supplied its Videoguard conditional access (CA) system to Versatel for its new digital cable network in Eastern Europe. The network will offer over 2 million Moscow households access to digital TV services through a combination of directional microwave technology (MMDS) and cable head-ends. The partnership marks a significant breakthrough in the adoption of digital cable technology in Eastern Europe, with NDS's Videoguard CA system providing comprehensive protection for the content available on the new system. The network will feature 24 channels, including popular international brands such as CNN, Fox Sport, and Nickelodeon.

Key Takeaways:

  • NDS's Videoguard conditional access system will be used to secure the content available on Versatel's new digital cable network in Eastern Europe.
  • The network will offer over 2 million Moscow households access to digital TV services through a combination of directional microwave technology (MMDS) and cable head-ends.
  • The partnership marks a significant breakthrough in the adoption of digital cable technology in Eastern Europe.
  • NDS's technology has been proven by companies such as the UK's BSkyB, and Versatel was impressed with NDS's commitment to R&D and demonstrated technical solution.
  • Eastern Europe represents a major new market for NDS, and the company believes that the region will develop as a market for digital television.
  • Jeremy Maddocks, business development director for Central Eastern Europe, NDS Group plc, stated that the partnership will allow Russia to lead the way for digital cable in Eastern Europe.
  • Roman Lola, CEO of Versatel, highlighted the superior technical solution and demonstrated commitment to the project by NDS.

Statistics:

  • Over 2 million Moscow households will have access to digital TV services through the new network.
  • The network will feature 24 channels.
  • The network will cover 400 cable head-ends.
  • Digital cable technology is expected to become a major player in Eastern Europe's media landscape.

Sources:

  • "NDS Supplies Videoguard Conditional Access for Eastern Europe's First Digital Cable Network". Press Release. NDS Group plc.
  • "Eastern Europe's First Digital Cable Network Launches with NDS". Press Release. Versatel.
  • "NDS and Versatel Partner to Bring Digital Television to Eastern Europe". Press Release. NDS Group plc.

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