The Unified Gateway™ enables two-way network operators to offer subscribers triple and quad play services from a single managed gateway device.
An end-to-end solution, the Unified Gateway combines NDS’ pay-TV leadership in set-top box software, UI design and DRM, with Jungo’s experience in residential gateways. It provides home network connectivity to support a wide range of IP enabled entertainment and communication devices—including thin IP STBs, tablets, PCs, smart phones and others.
Manage the home network from one device
Subscribers want to consume more services on a wider range of devices which means that operators face the challenge of meeting this demand while keeping associated costs under control. The Unified Gateway integrates residential gateway, home networking connectivity and DVR functions through a single home-based device.
For today’s operators offering multiple services, including video, data and voice, the Unified Gateway significantly reduces CAPEX hardware costs because subscribers can connect their own devices to receive operator services. The Unified Gateway also allows operators to manage their activities inside the home through one device.
Unified Gateway features:
- Single user experience. The remote user interface provides a common look and feel on all supported devices.
- Content sharing between devices. For operator managed linear and on-demand services, as well as over-the-top content delivery. Subscribers can stop watching an event on one device and resume on another one.
- Secure service protection with privacy. A robust security solution ensures that payment for operator services cannot be bypassed and the home network is protected from cyber attacks.
- Remote management and diagnostics. Operators can remotely monitor Gateway and connected devices in the user’s home network to reduce the length of customer calls and call-out costs. Subscribers can manage their home devices through one portal from an operator's branded service (surveillance camera or energy status).
- Unified content and metadata management. Subscribers can get extended information for each asset from external sources. They can also get recommendations across different devices, based on their personal preferences.
- Powered by all NDS advanced features. This includes global search, contextual applications and widgets, VOD enrichment, interaction with companion devices and many others.
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