(5 May 2009 3:25 pm)

MUMBAI: NDS has announced that German cable network operator and triple play provider KDG has selected it as the 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 nine 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.

The NDS end-to-end solution for KDG will support both standard and high-definition digital TV services.

Kabel Deutschland CTO Lorenz Glatz says, “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 business development VP Yves Padrines says, “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.”

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