CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE/PHOENIX – The Kudelski Group, global leader in digital security, and Neotion, leading provider of secure pay-TV solutions, have reached an agreement whereby SmarDTV’s Conditional Access Module (CAM) and Set-Top Box businesses are transferred to SmarDTV Global, a newly set up entity affiliated with Neotion. Upfront cash consideration for the transaction amounts to USD 20 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, with the potential for additional … [Read more...] about Kudelski transfers SmarDTV’s device business to Neotion affiliate
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Kudelski Group releases 2018 half year results
CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE/PHOENIX – The Kudelski Group, a leading provider of media content protection and value-added service technology, has announced its 2018 half year results. In the first half 2018, total revenues and other operating income decreased to USD 446.1 million from USD 497.2 million in the first half 2017. Operating income, before restructuring costs, was at USD -2.2 million, compared to USD 15.4 million in the first half 2017. Overall, the Group generated a USD 36.5 … [Read more...] about Kudelski Group releases 2018 half year results
Pay-TV Innovation Forum reveals 2018 priorities for Asia-Pacific
CHESEAUX – NAGRA, global leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, leading international research and strategy consultancy, has revealed emerged findings from the 2018 Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Innovation Forum. In its third year, the research programme seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in a disruptive period. Currently, research has highlighted an increased focus on industry … [Read more...] about Pay-TV Innovation Forum reveals 2018 priorities for Asia-Pacific
NAGRA fights illegal online content sharing
Switzerland - NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company and the world’s leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, announced that the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH, the German football league, has selected NAGRA as a partner in its fight against illegal content sharing of live Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 matches over the internet via IPTV. As IPTV piracy has grown exponentially and becomes mainstream news in recent months, the DFL has chosen to leverage … [Read more...] about NAGRA fights illegal online content sharing
Kudelski Group licensed with AT&T
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland and Phoenix (AZ), USA – The Kudelski Group announced a patent cross license agreement with AT&T, one of the world’s leading providers of premium TV entertainment. The comprehensive agreement provides AT&T worldwide access to Kudelski Group’s world class patent portfolio that covers fundamental aspects of end-to-end video distribution. “We are extremely pleased to enter into this agreement with AT&T” said André Kudelski, Kudelski Group Chairman … [Read more...] about Kudelski Group licensed with AT&T
Kudelski Group acquires DVnor
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland, Phoenix (AZ), USA – The Kudelski Group announced that it has completed an agreement to acquire Digital Video Norge AS (DVnor), which will be working closely with Conax. The Oslo-based provider of media asset management services will collaborate closely with Conax. The company provides technology and competence highly complementary to the Conax content security portfolio, further strengthening Conax’ position in the industry for media consumption. The … [Read more...] about Kudelski Group acquires DVnor