Hathway JV MSO in Gujarat to deploy NDS solution for digital cable

MUMBAI: Hathway Cable & Datacom-controlled Gujarat Telelink Private Ltd (GTPL) is deploying an end-to-end solution from NDS to power and protect its digital cable TV services.

GTPL, the largest multi-system operator (MSO) in Gujarat, plans to deploy NDS VideoGuard conditional access technology, NDS MediaHighway middleware, interactive applications including games and an NDS electronic programme guide (EPG).

VideoGuard will secure over 180 digital TV channels, including premium content such as international movies, as well as value added services including a ‘songs on demand’ service. GTPL also plans to launch video-on-demand (VoD), based on technology from NDS, in the coming months.

GTPL CMD Anirudhsinh Jadeja says, “We look forward to working with NDS to move our business forward. With NDS as our technology partner, we are confident in our ability to provide a compelling digital TV proposition to our customers.”

NDS senior VP, GM Asia Pacific Sue Taylor adds, “GTPL is committed to delivering a superior TV and broadband service to subscribers and we at NDS are looking forward to helping them achieve this goal.”

NDS is currently supporting four major operators to securely bring advanced TV to Indian subscribers.