SUWANEE, Ga., April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS
International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced that Starz
selected the ARRIS® DSR-7401 transcoder satellite receiver to
derive standard definition programming from high definition video
programming to reduce satellite network bandwidth while preparing
for future content distribution technologies.
The ARRIS DSR-7401 offers a new level of density and
extensibility to modernize delivery of the Starz services to
affiliate operators. The DSR-7401 transcoded output is compatible
with the vast installed base of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 SD set-top boxes
and can process up to 12 services in a compact single rack unit.
The DSR-7401 supports Statistical Multiplex output, which enables
operators to efficiently deliver SD services through their existing
QAM networks. The DSR-7401 also includes multi-tuner capability,
for simultaneously receiving and processing up to four input
satellite transponder multiplexes, for service selection
flexibility across networks.
The DSR-7401 is ready for the future, supporting both HEVC
compression and DVB-S2X modulation. Both technologies can be used
to increase the video capacity of satellite transmission channels,
improving existing video service fidelity, or for launching new
services such as 4K HDR programming.
ARRIS Global Services is providing numerous services to ensure
seamless deployment for Starz. They include: order fulfilment,
distribution, registration, installation and call center customer
support.
Starz will also be deploying the new ARRIS Broadcast Network
Controller 3.8 management system to remotely provision the DSR-7401
IRD's capabilities across the network—including service selection
across four satellite transponders, output Statmux configuration,
and SD format control.
"Starz continues to invest in providing our affiliates the best
entertainment experiences. We chose the ARRIS DSR-7401 transcoder
to lead our next phase of network development because it will
support our affiliates' legacy set-tops, while enabling us to
deliver today's most demanding services and preparing us for
tomorrow's advanced experiences," said Ray
Milius, EVP, Programming Operations, Starz. "ARRIS is a
trusted partner and helped us leverage the latest technology to
deliver the future of entertainment to our subscribers."
"The new ARRIS DSR-7401 transcoder receiver is another example
of ARRIS's focus on accelerating the delivery of next-gen
entertainment services," said Dan
Whalen, President, Network & Cloud and Global Services,
ARRIS. "Our work with Starz extends our leadership in advanced
video network system deployments and continues our legacy of
helping the world's leading content providers incorporate the
latest bandwidth efficiencies and compression technologies required
to provide the next era of entertainment."
About ARRIS Global Services
ARRIS Global
Services helps customers plan, design, implement and operate their
networks and business processes. Services include installation of
network elements; operational, technology and strategic consulting;
staff augmentation; strategic outsourcing; and defining and
integrating complex, multi-vendor solutions.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) is
a world leader in entertainment and communications technology. Our
innovations combine hardware, software, and services across the
cloud, network, and home to power TV and Internet for millions of
people around the globe. The people of ARRIS collaborate with the
world's top service providers, content providers, and retailers to
advance the state of our industry and pioneer tomorrow's connected
world. For more information, visit www.arris.com.
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