NSTPL and Latens to partner in offering Software Conditional Access to Indian Broadcasters through the NSTPL Teleport

Hyderabad, India, 20 September 2010 Latens, the leading provider of software security

solutions for Pay-TV and IPTV, today announced a partnership with Noida Software Technology Park Ltd (NSTPL). The focus of the partnership will be on NSTPL offering Latens CAS to Indian Broadcasters through the NSTPL Teleport.

NSTPL is a world-class provider of a comprehensive range of quality services such as TV broadcasting, news gathering and video uplinking from its state-of-the-art facility spread over 12 acres in Noida. Currently NSTPL uplinks more than 30 channels and is expected to increase this to 50 channels before the year end, making it one of the biggest Teleports in AMEA.

With more and more channels turning to a pay-per-view model, NSTPL understood the need to offer a secure, affordable and flexible CAS service in order to better monetise the 100 million cable subscribers. To meet the requirements of the broadcasters, NSTPL and Latens have collaborated to offer this as a service from the NSTPL teleport. While the technology will be provided by Latens, the infrastructure would be maintained by NSTPL.

This will address the twin needs of all the broadcasters the highest level of security at a flexible affordable rate. Latens software CAS, which reduces the infrastructure and maintenance cost by as much as 60 percent, will be a panacea for the broadcasters. And finally, the broadcasters will be less prone to the issues of smartcard sharing, cloning, logistical issues, card recall, etc. as the Latens software CAS removes the cost of card manufacture, distribution and replacement.

"We are very glad to partner with Latens as this product addresses the one compelling need of broadcasters - to encrypt with the highest level of security in a service model," says Ankur Jain, Managing Director of NSTPL.

Mr.Rahul Nehra, Regional Director Asia for Latens said, "We are proud to be associated with NSTPL and are convinced that this association will finally address the ongoing issues of the Indian broadcasters." He added, "Latens software CAS will help NSTPL and the broadcasters take a generation leap and secure their investments for many years to come."

About Latens

Latens is leading the way in IPTV and fully DVB compliant software Conditional Access and Middleware, enabling operators of broadcast and broadband Pay-TV networks around the world to securely deliver next generation entertainment services to set-top boxes, PCs, mobile devices and home networks. With offices in the US, UK and India Latens' customer base stretches globally. Latens success has been reflected in the number of prestigious industry awards it has won, The Queen's Award for Enterprise and the Deloitte Fast 500 technology award for the EMEA region. For more information about Latens please visit www.latens.com

About NSTPL Group

NSTPL is a world class service provider of a comprehensive range of quality services such as TV Broadcasting, News Gathering & Video Uplinking from its state of art facility spread over 12 acres in Noida. Currently NSTPL uplinks more than 30 channels and is expected to cross 50 channels before the yearend making it one of the biggest teleports in AMEA. For more information about NSTPL please visit www.nstpl.com

NSTPL and Latens to partner in offering Software Conditional Access to Indian Broadcasters through the NSTPL Teleport

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