announced that Viasat, a leading digital satellite pay-TV operator
serving Scandinavia and the Baltic region, has extended its
long-standing relationship with NDS with the addition of NDS'
Progressive Download (PDL) technology to the ViasatPlusHD hybrid DVR.
The ViasatOnDemand HD service, represents another successful
deployment of NDS' PDL technology. This premium service offers
ViasatPlusHD subscribers the ability to download a movie or series via
their broadband internet connection to watch immediately or store to
view later. NDS PDL technology delivers uninterrupted viewing by
removing the buffering problems associated with slow broadband
download speeds.
NDS PDL technology offers service providers a cost-effective way to
deliver IP content over lower bandwidth connections while maintaining
a quality of service matching that of traditional VOD. It uses the
available bandwidth to download content to the DVR's hard drive; once
enough content is cached, then the viewer can start playback without
interruption, and any remaining content is downloaded in background
mode. Progressive Download also reduces the need for service providers
to deploy expensive VOD servers and the high specification networks
normally required for HD content delivery.
Viasat already relies on NDS VideoGuard conditional access (CA),
MediaHighway middleware, XTV DVR technology, and a customised
electronic programme guide (EPG) which supports nine languages to
secure and power its HD pay-TV service. Viasat Broadcasting is the
largest business within Modern Times Group (MTG AB), an international
media group based in Sweden.
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