NDS Group plc, a News Corporation company, will acquire Thomson's MEDIAHIGHWAY middleware business and has licensed certain related patents from Thomson for a total consideration of EUR60 million in cash. The companies have also entered into a strategic alliance to provide integrated solutions to digital TV operators and other network providers particularly in the field of middleware. The strategic alliance will seek to exploit the capabilities of NDS's software product solutions on Thomson's product portfolio, including set-top boxes, modems and head-end broadcast equipment. The companies will address the needs of existing customers as well as potential new customers in the US cable and broadband IP markets, and in other types of networks such as wireless and telephony.
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- NDS recently acquired interactive TV technology assets from IDP in France.
