Digital security specialist Kudelski has agreed a patent cross license and technology collaboration with streaming set-top box provider Roku.

The comprehensive agreement provides each company the freedom to operate with respect to the other’s patent portfolios. The agreement also establishes a framework for the companies to collaborate on incorporating Kudelski’s security solutions with Roku’s platforms in the pay-TV market in the future.

“We are pleased to announce into this agreement with Roku and we look forward to the technology collaboration with Roku in the pay-TV market.” said Joe Chernesky, Senior Vice-President, Intellectual Property and Innovation at the Kudelski Group.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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