Latens has announced the launch of a software only Conditional Access System (CAS 5), which will work on cable, DTH, DTT, IP and hybrid. Latens CAS allows operators to use multiple CA systems for service delivery. At the headend, it is fully DVB Simulcrypt compliant. In the set-top box, Latens CAS 5 supports Dual CAS mode. more ››

Nagravision SA, a Kudelski Group company and the world’s leading independent provider of value-added content protection solutions, announced the execution of a Conditional Access System agreement with DISH Network L.L.C. that recently completed a migration of its more than 14 million subscribers to Nagravision’s new generation security technology. more ››

Viaccess, a France Telecom company and leader in conditional access, announced that BoomTV, the leading premium pay-TV operator in Macedonia, has selected Viaccess conditional access platform to secure its programming broadcast on DVB-T television. BoomTV will be able to take advantage of Viaccess’ multi-network (DTT & IP), multi-device (PC, mobile, portable video players) and home networking capabilities. more ››

The Kudelski Group announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kudelski Interactive Cayman, Ltd., has commenced a tender offer to acquire all outstanding Class A shares of OpenTV Corp. not owned by Kudelski or its subsidiaries for US$1.55 per share in cash. Kudelski’s offer is not conditioned on a minimum number of Class A shares being tendered. more ››

Nagravision, a Kudelski Group company and the world's leading independent provider of value-added content protection solutions, announced a strategic license agreement with Intel Corporation involving Nagravision On-Chip Security (NOCS) technology and IntelŽ CE media processors. more ››

NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, announced that Cable & Satellite International magazine and a panel of international expert judges have awarded NDS Snowflake™ the “Best interactive TV technology or application” at IBC 2009. Snowflake is a high-end conceptual User Interface (UI) based around a minimalist 3D grid overlaid on live TV. more ››

Pace plc, leading developer of digital TV technologies, has announced a new range of leading-edge products with Viaccess, a France Telecom company and leader in conditional access. This new collaboration will enable Pace to take advantage of Viaccess’ enhanced conditional access (CA) security solutions in advanced DTT, DTH and IPTV digital TV entertainment solutions for consumers across Europe. Pace’s new agreement with Viaccess builds on a long-term relationship that spans more than nine years. more ››

Viaccess, a France Telecom company, leader in conditional access and Neotion, the leading provider of highly-sophisticated System-on-a-Chip (SoC) MPEG-4 processors today announced the support for Common Interface+ (CI Plus) on Conditional Access Modules (CAMs). A demonstration of Viaccess CI Plus commitment with Neotion will be displayed during the IBC 09 Forum (Sept 11- Sept 15, Booth 1.A51). more ››

Irdeto, a leading expert in content and business model protection solutions and services, today announced an expanded relationship with Al Jazeera Sport, part of the Al Jazeera Network and a leading provider of sports TV services in the Middle East and North Africa. Irdeto will now protect Al Jazeera Sport’s premium content across its entire digital TV network and as part of the agreement, will source more than 500,000 Irdeto Smart Cards. more ››

NKE-1 single chip truly is the most optimized ever combination of security, advanced CI Plus capabilities, and performances at a price point that is set to meet Operators’ and Consumer Electronics momentum in these challenging Digital Switchover times. more ››