NDS launches DRM solution for Pay TV

NDS has launched its next generation DRM solution for multi-platform pay-TV which would provide end-to-end protection of an operator's service, utilising the unique security capabilities of each individual platform.

The solution, VideoGuard Connect, is designed to help TV operators to seamlessly extend their pay-TV services to connected media devices, the company said in a statement. It enables the secure ingestion, delivery and consumption of premium content over both managed and OTT networks whilst maintaining subscription privileges across devices.

With VideoGuard Connect, the DRM for multi-platform pay-TV, platform operators are able to deploy linear channels, on-demand content and download services on the most popular devices, delivered over the open Internet utilising content delivery optimisation technologies from NDS.

Nigel Smith, VP and Chief Marketing Officer, NDS, said: “VideoGuard Connect allows TV operators to incorporate OTT into a more compelling and complete suite of TV services without compromising the security or reliability of the platform. Highly rated by an independent security audit and approved by all of the major US studios, VideoGuard Connect enables our customers to extend their businesses into the OTT space and onto multiple devices.”

The product is interoperable with solutions such as the NDS Unified Headend, the NDS Service Delivery Platform and supports the most popular devices including embedded devices, the PC, Mac, games consoles, iOS (iPad, iPhone) and Android mobile and tablet devices.