NDS and Partners offer IP-based VOD for Satellite Broadcasters

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NDS, Blockbuster Digital Entertainment, set-top box (STB) supplier ADB and VOD solutions provider Bitband are showcasing an end-to-end platform for broadcast operators to support the secure delivery of thousands of hours of content on-demand over integrated broadcast/IP set-tops.

The new "xSpace" is a VOD solution designed for broadcast operators deploying hybrid STBs with broadband connectivity. It features the Blockbuster-branded on-demand portal and premium content integrated into the operator's electronic program guide (EPG) and back office systems. NDS's VideoGuard conditional access system provides the security and the business packaging of on-demand content and, utilizing XTV-based STBs, enables the recording of IP content to disk.

"The integrated vision of broadcast and IP has a strong value proposition for satellite operators" commented Gadi Tirosh, NDS's VP of Product Marketing, "We are pleased to present, along with our partners, a first-to-market solution that truly addresses the need of pay-TV operators."

YES, Israel's pay-TV satellite operator will be the first operator to deploy a VOD solution based on the xSpace system, anticipated during 2006

Source: Last Mile News

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NDS Group plc, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay TV, today announced SKY Television of New Zealand is upgrading their digital broadcasting system using the latest versions of NDS end-to-end solutions and has selected NDS XTV to launch an integrated personal video recorder service. NDS solutions have supported SKY Television since launch over 15 years ago, and this is the latest step in the long-term relationship between the two companies.

Mr. John Fellet, Chief Executive Officer of SKY Television commented, “SKY Television decided to undertake a systems upgrade to fulfill our goal of continuing improvements in the services offered. NDS end-to-end systems are a key component of our business and will enable SKY Television to offer an integrated personal video recorder service, putting us at the leading edge of pay TV in New Zealand” XTV integrated personal video recorder technology will enable time-shifted viewing by adding local storage to the set-top box, enabling subscribers to watch what they want, when they want.

XTV will deliver SKY Television subscribers the most advanced personal video recorder technology, integrated with the SKY’s digital service for added convenience such as one touch recording. The new XTV electronic program guide will offer more features and intuitive ease of use for booking, recording and viewing SKY Television services.

Mr. Peter Iles, General Manager of NDS Australia and New Zealand said, “The full suite of NDS advanced digital broadcasting solutions will be deployed at SKY Television, and we are pleased that SKY Television has chosen to continue our long-standing partnership.” He continued, “With the deployment of XTV, SKY Television New Zealand will join other leading
global broadcasters, such as BSkyB, DIRECTV, FOXTEL, Sky Latin America and Viasat, in offering the most advanced personal video recorder technology to their subscribers.

Working with these broadcasters, NDS invests in continuous development of our XTV technology, and SKY will be able to leverage this investment for the benefit of their subscribers.”

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Source: NDS

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Gameboy I am interested in this story but I am not sure I understand its' meaning because of the technical jargon used.Does it mean for instance that with this new 'xSpace' technology it would be possible to a watch digital tv channel using a receiver that transmits digital video images via a broadband connection?Would this for instance open up the possibilities of say people in USA watching the UK Premier League live on TV?If you know a simplified version of this story please let me know.

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Yes - it does, but the signal will be encrypted and a special receiver will be needed to watch.

Again yes, but you will need a receiver as mentioned above. It will also depend on the broadcast rights that the provider purchases. The may only have the rights for Europe say.

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