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Edgeware, Skytide ally on CDN monitoring
October 3, 2012 1:59 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsThe two have developed a system aimed at CDN operators looking to measure quality of experience (QoE), especially wholesale CDN services where the operator needs to report specific metrics to the wholesale customer.
Juniper Networks unveils new products for edge router
October 2, 2012 1:26 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsJuniper Networks has announced a slate of hardware and software products for its edge router that were designed to deliver consumer and business services at a rate up to 69 percent faster than competing solutions. The new set of software and hardware products run on the Juniper Networks' MX Series 3D Universal Edge Router
Edgewater, Metaswitch combo on enterprise VoIP
October 1, 2012 3:34 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsEdgewater Networks and Metaswitch Networks are working together to provide a system that service providers can use to enable VoIP services in the enterprise market. The solution integrates Edgewater’s Voice-over-IP (VoIP) monitoring and installation solution, EdgeView, with Metaswitch’s SIP-based MetaView system.
New Products: IBC Edition - October 2012
September 29, 2012 4:10 pm | by CED Magazine | CommentsNagra and Harmonic are working on the first commercial MPEG-DASH OTT service, Verimatrix unveiled VCAS for DASH, SeaWell introduced an MPEG-DASH-based system that provides ad insertion, Miranda launched the Nvision 920 and an upgraded Nvision 8140, RGB showed off its new TransAct Encoder/Transcoder, and GreenPeak launched the new GP710.
New Products - October 2012
September 29, 2012 3:36 pm | by CED Magazine | CommentsHarmonic released the Spectrum MediaDeck 7000 SSD integrated media server, Incognito Software announced the latest version of its Service Activation Center, and Broadcom introduced a chip for DOCSIS 3.0 gateways that offer 1 Gbps Wi-Fi.
Hitachi announces indestructible memory
September 27, 2012 3:29 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsHitachi has developed a nearly indestructible medium for storing digital information, using quartz glass that has the potential for practical use in any commercial digital system. Hitachi’s quartz-based memory medium is waterproof and can endure extreme temperatures and other hostile conditions.
Cambium wireless platform supports rural broadband
September 25, 2012 2:43 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsThe Canopy PMP 450 is a point-to-multipoint (PMP) fixed wireless platform that builds on previous products in the Canopy PMP family, providing better performance, including the ability to provide more than 90 Mbps of peak throughput in only 20 MHz of spectrum from a single access point (AP).
Aurora Networks adds 3 new products to PON portfolio
September 24, 2012 12:39 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsThe three PON optical network terminals – ONT-G4021-RTN-FRU-C, ONT-E4021i-RTN and ONT-E2424F – were designed to simplify the integration of set-top boxes in the field as part of Aurora Networks’ fiber-to-the-premises product line while migrating cable operators to an all-IP environment.
UXP upgrades its multi-screen platform
September 18, 2012 3:25 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsMint version 2.5 includes extended abstraction for services leveraging a variety of authentication protocols, including OAuth, SAML, LDAP, and an integrated Presence engine to support companion devices and interactive and blended real-time experiences.
Broadcom offering D3 chip with 5G Wi-Fi
September 10, 2012 2:26 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsBroadcom has introduced a chip for DOCSIS 3.0 gateways that offer 1 Gbps Wi-Fi. Broadcom’s new chip integrates a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with the emerging IEEE 802.11ac version of Wi-Fi, which is designed to provide throughputs up to 1 Gbps.
Sigma Designs’ chips pull in HPNA
September 10, 2012 2:24 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsSigma Designs has introduced a pair of media processors that integrate HPNA connectivity for IPTV and hybrid STBs. Both media processors feature 3-D video, integrated graphics processing, video scaling, DDR3 memory support, a customizable UI and a power-efficient CPU that can deliver OTT content.
Harmonic, Nagra join forces on MPEG-DASH multi-screen service
September 7, 2012 3:05 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsThe service is being jointly offered by Spanish infrastructure telecom operator Abertis Telecom and Nagra. The multi-screen hosting service is already in use by Spanish broadcasters for their HbbTV-based services and will be enhanced to become what is expected to be the world’s first commercial deployment of MPEG-DASH.
SeaWell adds support for MPEG-DASH
September 7, 2012 2:56 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsWith new support for DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP), along with previous support for Smooth Streaming, HLS and HDS, network operators are now able to use SeaWell’s Spectrum software to convert all major streaming formats dynamically and deliver IP video content to any connected device.
Synacor authenticates through social sites
September 6, 2012 3:17 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsSynacor’s Cloud ID enables consumers to authenticate, authorize and/or register, at any time or location, on any device. The new Social Login capability gives Synacor customers the flexibility to offer consumers access to online pay-TV content simultaneous with their access to social accounts such as Facebook, Twitter or Google.
Yospace delivers ad insertion through the cloud
September 6, 2012 3:14 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsYospace is also jumping into the cloud services space, hoping to stand out by virtue of being able to provide dynamic, live ad insertion. The Yospace CSM Cloud Network is geographically diverse, which it said means loads are balanced while ensuring that end users are serviced from the Yospace servers closest to them.
