Cisco is bolstering its video services offering with the acquisition of NDS Group, a provider of video software and content security solutions to subscribers.
The networks and communications giant will
shell out $5 billion for a company
that it hopes will help it push into
emerging markets such as China and India.
It says the acquisition should complement and
accelerate delivery of Videoscape, its digital video
entertainment platform.
Cisco also claims the acquisition, which is
due to complete in the second half
of 2012, reflects its increased strategic focus on video.