NAGRA’s Advanced Advertising products enable service providers to add premium value to television advertising, through sophisticated campaign management, interactivity and addressability, effectively monetize television through a complete advertising offering that is part of NAGRA’s Federated Headend. Courtesy of NAGRA

Cheseaux, Switzerland and Nantes, France – June 7, 2012


• For the first time Cable Pay-TV Operators can deploy their Video-on-Demand (VOD) services directly to any connected iDTV, without using a STB

• SmarDTV and Wiztivi demonstrate a turnkey solution for Cable VOD in SmarCAMs (Conditional Access Modules) based on CI Plus and HbbTV

• The use of open standards for security and applications allows operators to customize their offerings in a homogenous manner for any connected TV


SmarDTV, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company and Wiztivi, today announced that they have successfully combined CI Plus and HbbTV to enable video-on-demand for cable networks.

NAGRA’s advanced advertising solutions schedule over 100 million spots per month and currently manage over $2.5 billion of advertising revenue. Courtesy of NAGRA

SmarDTV intends to launch the first CI Plus SmarCAM with Cable VOD in 2012.

André Kudelski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kudelski Group. Courtesy of NAGRA

“We believe that the addition of Video-on-Demand, on top of the Premium TV decryption, is a major milestone in the history of CI Plus” said Guillaume Reillon, Head of Product Strategy at SmarDTV.
“By combining the successful CI Plus specification with the emerging European standard for interactive applications, we have the ideal solution for Cable operators wishing to deploy VOD.”

SmarCAM, a product from SmarDTV, the international leader for modules enabling the reception of pay television. Courtesy of SmarDTV

The solution demonstrated at the ANGA Cable show will use CI Plus v1.2 modules along with HbbTV v1.0 with interfacing between the application and the SmarCAM module provided using standard OIPF (Open IPTV forum) defined interfaces.

SmarCAM, a product from SmarDTV, the international leader for modules enabling the reception of pay television. Courtesy of SmarDTV

This means that the solution is entirely based on open standards and will not require specific developments for each different brand of iDTV.

SmarCAM, a product from SmarDTV, the international leader for modules enabling the reception of pay television. Courtesy of SmarDTV

CI Plus is a technical specification that adds additional security and features to the proven DVB Common Interface Standard that will allow CI Plus compatible consumer electronic devices, such as Integrated Digital Televisions and Set-Top Boxes, access to a wide range of Pay TV Services via plug-in CI Plus Modules wherever the CI Plus Technology is supported by the local Pay TV Provider.

SmarCAM, a product from SmarDTV, the international leader for modules enabling the reception of pay television. Courtesy of SmarDTV

More information on CI Plus (specification, implementation guideline, license agreement) is available at www.ci-plus.com  

Wiztivi and SmarDTV introduces a universal solution for Cable VOD on connected TVs. Courtesy of Wiztivi

“HbbTV is rapidly becoming the European standard solution for interactive services and combining it with CI Plus makes complete sense” commented Olivier Cechura, CEO at Wiztivi.
“Wiztivi is at the forefront of HbbTV system development and is delighted to collaborate with SmarDTV on this innovative project. The HbbTV VOD application demonstrated at Anga is designed to be easily customized to the requirements of the Operator, both for the User Interface, and for the VOD back-end interaction”.

Wiztivi and SmarDTV introduces a universal solution for Cable VOD on connected TVs. Courtesy of Wiztivi

SmarDTV will also provide an update of its Interoperability Partner Program (IPP) kit to allow CI Plus host vendors (iDTV & STB) to validate the compatibility and interoperability of their products with the Cable VOD SmarCAM-3.

Wiztivi and SmarDTV introduces a universal solution for Cable VOD on connected TVs. Courtesy of Wiztivi

SmarCAM-3 is plugged directly in the digital TV using the industry standard DVB-CI interface and the signal is always in digital format.

Wiztivi and SmarDTV introduces a universal solution for Cable VOD on connected TVs. Courtesy of Wiztivi

No analog conversion or interface is necessary, providing improvement over traditional Set-Top Box connectivity that often uses SCART connectivity.

Wiztivi and SmarDTV introduces a universal solution for Cable VOD on connected TVs. Courtesy of Wiztivi

For further information and demonstrations of the Cable VOD SmarCAM-3, please visit us at ANGA Cable 2012, Hall 10, Level 2, Booth E11.

Wiztivi and SmarDTV introduces a universal solution for Cable VOD on connected TVs. Courtesy of Wiztivi

About SmarDTV

SmarDTV, a Kudelski Group company, is an international leader in pay television technology.

SmarDTV designs and manufactures highly secure, interchangeable modules and associated enabling technologies, which provide an attractive alternative to set to boxes to access digital PayTV by requiring only one remote control, offering much lower energy consumption and not requiring extra cables.

SmarDTV CAMs and CableCARDs are used daily by millions of subscribers around the world.

A founding member of CI Plus Forum, SmarDTV is headquartered in Switzerland with development and sales offices in France, Germany, and Singapore.

Please visit www.smardtv.com  for more information.


About Wiztivi

Founded in France in 2007, Wiztivi with its approximately 55 specialists has developed its expertise and marketed innovative turnkey solutions in the domain of connected TVs.

Wiztivi works along with content editors, TV channels, operators and CE manufacturers to develop their interactive services.

Based on its Solution Platform, Wiztivi offers video portals (vod, svod, catchup or web-tv).

Premium Appstores and interactive television services, including live.
Wiztivi has a unique recognized expertise on HbbTV standard.

For more information, please visit: www.wiztivi.com  


Contact

Alexandre Humbersot
SmarDTV
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 83 87 05
Alexandre.humbersot@smardtv.com  


About the Kudelski Group

A world leader in digital security.

With sales reaching close to one billion Swiss francs, the Kudelski Group has confirmed its long-term leadership role in its core businesses of digital television and public access control.

The digital television market, which is the main focus of the Kudelski Group’s activities, is growing rapidly and the Group is well positioned to seize the multiple opportunities opening up across the globe.

Today, digital television is accessible via many different kinds of support systems, including satellite, cable, internet and mobile phone networks.

The Kudelski Group offers integrated solutions for all these systems, providing proven added value for its customers operating on all five continents.

The Group’s solutions not only deliver full content security but also enable content to be organized, enriched and managed while offering attractive and easy-to-install interfaces for the end-user.


Digital Television and Public Access

The Kudelski Group is a world leader in digital security and convergent media solutions for the delivery of digital and interactive content.

NAGRA Broadcast Courtesy of NAGRA

Its technologies are used in a wide range of services and applications requiring access control and rights management to secure the revenue of content owners and service providers for digital television and interactive applications across broadcast, broadband and mobile delivery networks.

The Group is also a world leader in the area of access control and management of people or vehicles to sites and events.

Courtesy of NAGRA

More than 50 years of history

1951
Creation of the company by Stefan Kudelski and launch of the first portable recorder, the Nagra I.

1958
Release of the Nagra III; the legendary cinema recorder.

1986
The company is listed on the stock market.

1989
Canal+ adopts Kudelski’s access control system for pay television.

1991
André Kudelski succeeds Stefan Kudelski as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kudelski Group.
First million analog decoders sold. Conditional access television systems become Kudelski’s core business.

1992
Creation of Nagra+, a joint venture with Canal+.
Launch of the Nagra-D, the first portable professional4-track digital recorder.

1995
First order (from EchoStar) for a Nagravision digital system, marking the arrival of Nagravision on the North American market.

1996
Full conversion of the convertible loan (1986-1996) as part of a PEO.

1997
Digital pay television becomes the company’s core business.
Nagra Audio launches a range of high-end Hi-Fi products.

1998
Creation of NagraStar, a joint-venture with EchoStar, and of NagraCard. Capital increase and first indirect split of the Kudelski share (5+1).

1999
The company becomes a holding company.
Kudelski stock is listed on the principal market of the SIX Swiss Exchange.

2000
Investment in SportAccess (now polyright).
Capital increase and second indirect split (10+2).

2001
The Group makes several acquisitions in the public access sector (SkiData, Ticketcorner) and in digital television (Lysis, Livewire).
The Kudelski share is split by 10.
Launch of a convertible bond of USD 325 million. The operation is heavily over-subscribed.

2002
After a ten-year period of uninterrupted growth, the Kudelski Group suffers from the impact of the crisis in the television market, particularly in Europe, and of unfavorable developments in the foreign exchange markets.
The company carries out an in-depth review of its structure.
Creation of the holding company Nagra Public Access (includign SkiData, Polyright and Ticketcorner).

2003
Recovery of the digital television market.
Acquisition of the MediaGuard product line from Canal+ Technologies and creation of Nagra France.

2004
The Group publishes record results, tripling its digital TV revenues in Europe and almost doubling them in America.

2005
Early redemption of the USD 325 million convertible bond and issuance of a new convertible bond of CHF 350 million.
Creation of Quative (IPTV sector).
New Nagra Public Access structure; the entity is profitable again.
Sale of the majority stake of Ticketcorner.
Success of the new Nagra PMA pyramidal amplifier.

2006
Strategic investments for the development of the Digital TV ecosystem.
Acquisition of the Digital TV activity of SCM Microsystems resulting in the creation of SmarDTV.
Intensified Research & Development effort with a focus on content protection, IPTV and Mobile TV.
First mass deployments of the Nagra Mobile solutions enabling access to TV content on mobile phones.

2007
The Group becomes a leader in middleware and interactivity for digital television with the acquisition of a controlling interest in OpenTV.
Launch of new IPTV and Mobile TV solutions.
Launch of new families of security solutions.
Excellent results for Nagra Public Access.
Success of the Nagra CD player.

2008
Revenues pass the billion Swiss-franc milestone for the first time thanks to a 20.4% Group revenue growth in constant currency.
over 101 million digital TV active smart cards and devices successfully migrated to service mode.
Increasing footprint in Asia including for new solutions.

2009
Migration to service mode completed, ensuring a more stable revenue base for the Group.
Massive deployments on digital terrestrial television markets.
Success of the new TV 2.0 solutions such as Nagravision’s widget platform.
Full OpenTV acquisition and new acquisitions (Medialive and Medioh!).
Market expansion and long-term contract with DISH Network (USA).

2010
Expansion strategy focusing on emerging markets.
Renovation of the Middleware & Advertising activity
Success in Over-The-Top and US cable markets.

2011
Strong Swiss Franc and economic slowdown in traditional markets affected Group’s results
CHF 90 million savings program on track
Solid and sustainable Digital TV market with strategic client wins and growth prospects in emerging markets.

Mr. Stefan Kudelski has been the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2 May 2006.



André Kudelski

André Kudelski Courtesy of NAGRA

André Kudelski began his career in 1984 as a Research & Development engineer with Kudelski SA.

In 1986, after working for several months with a firm in Silicon Valley, he returned to work in the family business firstly as Pay TV Product Manager then as Director of Nagravision SA, a company in charge of the Pay TV sector.

Mr. Kudelski then took over from his father Stefan Kudelski and from 1991 became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the parent company Kudelski SA.

Current mandates Kudelski Group

• Nagravision SA, Chief Executive Officer

• Nagra plus SA, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

• SkiData AG, Member of the Supervisory Board

• Open TV Corp., Executive Chairman, until 31.12.2010

• NagraStar LLC., Co-Chairman

Other :

• Dassault Systèmes SA (France), Board member, member of the Audit Committee and of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

• Edipresse SA (Switzerland), Board member, Chairman of the Audit Committee

• HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA (Switzerland), Board member

• Nestlé SA (Switzerland), Board member, member of the Audit Committee

• Comité d’economiesuisse (Switzerland), member

• Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce (Switzerland), Vice-Chairman


Investor relations contact

Santino Rumasuglia
VP Treasury and Investor Relations
Kudelski Group
Route de Genève 22-24
CH-1033 Cheseaux
Switzerland
T +41 21 732 01 24
ir@nagra.com  


Media relations

Phil Mundwiller
Vice President Corporate Communications
Kudelski Group
Route de Genève 22-24
CH-1033 Cheseaux
Switzerland
T +41 21 732 01 81
communication@nagra.com  


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