Report: ‘NDS’ To Be Sold For $5 Billion

Computer communications giant Cisco Systems is in advanced talks to acquire NDS for $5 billion, Israeli website Calcalist reported. NDS, founded in 1988, is a provider of software solutions for the pay television industry. The company is currently owned by Permira Advisors and News Corp, controlled by Rupert Murdoch. Its headquarters are based in the UK and its R&D center is located in Jerusalem, Israel. View and share