Core Business Segments and Activities

The company's operations are structured around providing integrated solutions that secure content, data, and assets for enterprises, service providers, and consumers worldwide.

1. Digital TV (NAGRA)

The Digital TV segment, largely represented by its subsidiary NAGRA, is Kudelski SA's historical and primary revenue-generating division. This segment provides end-to-end technologies and solutions to digital television and media operators globally. Its core function is to secure the revenue of content owners and service providers in broadcast, broadband, and mobile delivery networks.

Products and Services:

• Conditional Access Systems (CAS): These are fundamental security systems for pay-TV services, ensuring that only paying subscribers can access protected content. NAGRA is a world-leader in this field.
• Digital Access and Management Systems: Solutions for managing subscriber entitlements, service authorization, and content delivery across various platforms (cable, satellite, IPTV, DTT).
• Content Protection Solutions: Offering comprehensive security across the entire content lifecycle, from production and distribution to consumption. This includes solutions for securing high-value assets like premium sports and movie content against piracy and illegal streaming.
• OpenTV Platform: A suite of software solutions for interactive and digital television, including set-top-box operating systems, integrated user experience platforms, and middleware that enables advanced features like VOD, catch-up TV, and personalized advertising.
• Content Streaming and Monetization: Solutions for securing over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services, multi-screen delivery, and integrating content production and streaming ecosystems.

2. Cybersecurity (Kudelski Security)

Kudelski Security is the international cybersecurity division of the Group, focused on protecting the assets, processes, and systems of businesses and organizations. The division is a global provider of advisory services, technology integration, and managed security services.

Products and Services:

• Managed Security Services (MSS): Providing continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats. This includes operating Cyber Fusion Centers (CFCs) in locations like Switzerland, Spain, and the United States, which act as centralized hubs for cyber threat intelligence, security operations, and incident response.
• Cybersecurity Consulting: Offering a range of advisory services, including security strategy development, risk assessments, governance, compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Technical Security Services: Services such as penetration testing, security architecture reviews, application security testing, and digital forensics.
• Security Technology Integration: Partnering with leading security vendors to design, implement, and manage complex security infrastructures for clients.

3. Internet of Things (IoT)

Kudelski IoT addresses the growing need for security and efficiency in the connected device landscape. This segment focuses on providing strong security for IoT devices, data, and applications across the value chain, as well as delivering industry-specific solutions.

Products and Services:

• IoT Security Solutions: Providing device security, firmware protection, secure boot mechanisms, and data security platforms to ensure the integrity and authenticity of connected devices. These are crucial for markets like automotive, healthcare, and industrial control systems.
• KeyStream and IoT Security Platforms: Technology solutions for secure device identity and lifecycle management, including robust Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services for massive scale deployments.
• Asset Tracking Solutions: Designing and delivering hardware and software solutions that enable enterprises to monitor the location, utilization, and condition of high-value goods, equipment, and assets. Target industries include logistics, agriculture, automotive retail, and construction.

Market Positioning and Strategy

Kudelski SA leverages its deep heritage in digital security, originating with its founder Stefan Kudelski's pioneering work in professional audio recording (Nagra tape recorders), to maintain a leadership position in digital access and protection. The Group's strategy is built on innovation and intellectual property, driving cross-segment collaboration to address the converged security needs of the digital world where content, data, and connected devices require unified protection. The company's clients include telecommunications and satellite operators, content providers, broadcasters, large enterprises, and various organizations across Europe, the US, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions.