NDS [NNDS] has signed a deal with Thomson to promote the development of secure content protection solutions. The objective of the two partners is to promote a standard secure and end-to-end digital content distribution solution for the industry. The agreement allows the introduction of a comprehensive content protection system based on the interoperability of Secure Video Processor (SVP) and SmartRight solutions.

This deal further strengthens the strategic relationship between the two companies. Abe Peled, NDS’s CEO commented: “The endorsement of a leading content security provider, and a leader in integrated solutions for the entertainment and media industries is a compelling argument to drive the SVP standard and make it an optimal choice for content protection.”