NEW DELHI: JAK Communications, an independent cable TV provider in Chennai, has selected an end-to-end solution from NDS to enable the launch of its digital pay-TV platform.
The new digital platform from JAK Communications will provide
subscribers with access to hundreds of digital channels including those currently available through their analogue service, interactive functionality and a wide portfolio of games.
The enabling technology for over 195 million devices worldwide, NDS’ MediaHighway will provide the technological underpinning for the new service from JAK Communications, including an NDS designed electronic programme guide (EPG) and the framework to introduce new functionality and services as subscriber demand dictates. The platform will be
secured by VideoGuard conditional access (CAS).
NDS will also manage the deployment of devices for JAK Communications with ongoing maintenance and support.
JAK Communications managing director J Kamalesh said, “Digitisation poses great opportunity for us to enhance our platform with new functionality and services, and with the help of NDS we are well positioned to meet our target of one million subscribers in the next three years."
NDS India country head and general manager Jayant Changrani added, “As we move towards the digital switchover in India, operators such as JAK Communications are taking the initiative to launch with value added features to differentiate their offering and we are dedicated to supporting them through the transition.”
NDS creates innovative customised solutions that enhance the viewing experience for pay-TV subscribers in India and around the world. NDS will continue to work closely with JAK Communications to deliver a raft of affordable and innovative solutions and services to their growing subscriber base.
