nds group ltd. creates the pay-tv technologies and applications that enable operators to securely deliver digital content to tv stbs (set-top boxes), dvrs (digital video recorders), pcs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. over 70 of the world’s leading pay-tv platforms rely on nds solutions to protect and enhance their businesses. <br> <br>videoguard? is the world’s market-leading conditional access (ca) and digital rights management (drm) technology, currently deployed on more than 99 million active devices, and safeguarding pay-tv service revenues exceeding $40 billion. nds middleware, including mediahighway? which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 108 million devices. nds dvr technology, centred around xtv?, leads the global industry with 17 million units deployed.  <br> <br>headquartered in the uk, nds remains committed to investing in r&d with over 75% of its employees dedicated to pioneering work at development centres in china, denmark, france, india, israel, korea and us. nds has also implemented a host of initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and helping digital tv subscribers reduce energy consumption. nds group ltd. is a private company owned by the permira funds and news corporation.<br><br>nds opened its office in beijing in 1998 with the local engineering and customer service teams to create and support innovative solutions for the rapidly-growing chinese market.<br><br>in addition to beijing, regional offices in shanghai and shenzhen offer improved support to existing customers including cctv, oriental cable network, guangzhou cable, shenzhen topway, chongqing cable, sichuan cable, guizhou cable, zhongshan cable, beijing gehua cable, tianjin cable, anhui cable, and china cable network (wenzhou).<br><br>nds china's in beijing, shenzhen and shanghai feature commercial support, an advanced r&d lab,  quality control facility and head end development center, creating products that meet the unique needs of the chinese market, and supporting our customers across the nation.<br><br>nds works with local and global partners to support our customers and bring technology to local vendors.<br><br>see www.nds.com for more information.</p>