NDS TECHNOLOGY ENABLES THE MIGRATION OF INDOVISION’S SUBSCRIBER BASE TO MPEG-4 SD, HD AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES
- NDS technology enables Indovision to migrate more than 1 million subscribers from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 set-top boxes
- Enabling technologies from NDS include an NDS EPG and NDS’ MediaHighway set-top box software to lay the foundations for superior TV services including interactive games
SINGAPORE – APRIL 24, 2012 – NDS today announced that its technology is enabling Indovision, Indonesia¡¦s leading pay-TV and DTH operator, to kick-start a progressive migration of its more than one million subscribers from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 set-top boxes for enhanced TV services including interactivity.
Supported by a suite of end-to-end NDS solutions including VideoGuardR conditional access and MediaHighwayR set-top box software, Indovision is in the process of deploying MPEG-4 set-top boxes to its entire subscriber base, enabling the launch of both high-quality standard (SD) and high definition (HD) services in a cost-effective manner.
In addition to providing high-quality linear TV services, both the SD and HD set-top boxes will allow users to access an interactive portal using their remote control, with games including Aquatika and Monkey Medallion and educational applications such as Spelling Whizz and Painter Puzzle. In addition, the NDS MediaHighway Development Kit will enable Indovision to independently develop and add additional games to the platform. This is the first deployment of its type in the Indonesian pay-TV market.
Indovision launched its first MPEG-4 SD set-top box in March 2011, with an already extensive rollout. The operator subsequently announced the launch of its MPEG-4 HD service in February this year with an initial line-up of five HD channels, with plans to expand its offering in the near future.
Handhi S. Kentjono, Vice President Director of MNC SkyVision, said: “NDS’ global expertise in end-toend solutions has been instrumental in our growth and will allow us to continue to deliver a superior TV-viewing experience as we make the full transition to MPEG-4.” He continued “With the addition of interactive games and the framework to expand our portfolio, we hope to provide an evolving, engaging service for our subscribers.”
NDS Senior Vice President and General Manager Asia Pacific, Sue Taylor, commented: “As one of our longest-standing customers in the Asia Pacific region and the leading pay-TV operator in Indonesia, this move testifies that Indovision is a driving force behind the introduction of innovative, interactive TV experiences to the market. We look forward to continuing our support for Indovision as it migrates fully to MPEG-4.”
Indovision is a regional pioneer in pay-TV services and is rapidly growing its subscriber base. Indovision is owned by parent company PT MNC Sky Vision (MSV). NDS also provides technology to power MSV’s additional pay-TV services: Top TV and Okivision.
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NDS
Amy Lucas T: +44 20 8476 8243
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Tricia Stevenson T: +65 8133 9907
Marketing Director, Asia Pacific tstevenson@nds.com
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Winnie Sularto T: +62 811169056
Marketing Product & Public Relation Manager awisularto@indovision.tv
About Customer
MNC SkyVision is the pioneer and market leader in digital satellite broadcasting industry in Indonesia with estimated 70% market share. Transmitting its digital service through Indostar II satellite and S-Band frequencies, allows MNC SkyVision to deliver superior uninterrupted audio and video quality to its subscribers. Owned by Global Mediacom – Indonesia’s largest integrated media company with 3 nationwide terrestrial television channels, newspaper, tabloid, magazine, radio network and also has the largest content library in Indonesia. For more information visit http://www.indovision.tv
About NDS
NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 90 of the world¡¦s leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their business.
NDS’ VideoGuardR is the world¡¦s market-leading content and service protection solution, deployed in 125 million pay-TV households. VideoGuard conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM) technologies safeguard pay-TV service revenues exceeding $50 billion. NDS middleware, which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 214 million devices. NDS DVR technology, centred around XTV., is a leader in the global industry with 47 million units deployed. (Deployment figures as of 31st December 2011).
Headquartered in the UK, with over 5000 employees, NDS remains committed to investing in technology and development with over 75% of its employees dedicated to pioneering work at development centres in France, India, Israel, Korea, UK and US.
NDS Group Ltd. is a private company owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation. See www.nds.com for more information.