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 powers new over-the-top service for TBC
NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company, has announced it is providing a new over-the-top (OTT) platform for Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC), one of the leading multi-system cable operators in Taiwan. Powered by NAGRA’s OpenTV Suite, TBC’s new OTT service TBC GO will give consumers on-the-go access to live TV on open devices and to more advanced features such as VOD. “We are excited to support TBC as they leverage their digital platform to enjoy all the benefits that OTT … [Read more...] about NAGRA powers new over-the-top service for TBC
NAGRA partners with Entertainment Technology Center
LOS ANGELES, CA – NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (KUD.S) company and the leading provider of digital content distribution and content protection, and the Entertainment Technology Center, a think tank and research center within the USC School of Cinematic Arts (ETC@USC), have partnered to map Fandom Genomics. This data science study is being conducted to support the launch of myCinema, a new broadband-based in-theatre platform solution which offers a large catalog of alternative content titles to … [Read more...] about NAGRA partners with Entertainment Technology Center
Nagra partners Ampere Analysis to release Television Tribes
Cheseaux-sur Lausanne, Switzerland – NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company and the world's leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with Ampere Analysis, a leading UK-based TV industry research firm, released “Television Tribes,” a study that reveals the new reality of pay-TV consumer viewing types and outlines how operators can unlock new revenue opportunities by catering to their complex needs with relevant content, experiences and … [Read more...] about Nagra partners Ampere Analysis to release Television Tribes