SUWANEE, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced the expansion of its
broadband portfolio of advanced test equipment with the
introduction of Spirent's unique Tech-X Flex home analyzer, a
versatile, hand-held MoCA-certified tester for cable service
providers deploying Whole Home Solutions. The agreement is a result
of the execution of a Gold Level Distribution Contract between
ARRIS and Spirent under a Strategic Partnership Program (SPP).
"We are pleased to enter this relationship with Spirent
Communications, which will enable us to offer more support products
for the ARRIS Whole Home Solution portfolio," said ARRIS VP,
Product Line Management, Supplies Division Kerry Lee. "The Spirent
Tech-X Flex is a proven and advanced test and measurement product
to ensure high quality installations at the home."
"ARRIS has a unique solution mix that enables the latest in-home
networking and IP-based technologies to deliver whole home
entertainment solutions," stated John
Cunningham, VP of Service Assurance at Spirent. "With
testing for MoCA, CATV, DOCSIS 3.0, IPTV, WiFi, and high-speed data
services in a single product, Spirent's Tech-X Flex complements
their approach to deliver a total solution to service providers.
We look forward to working with ARRIS to offer Tech-X Flex to
service providers nationwide."
The SPIRENT Tech-X Flex offers cost saving benefits as it
eliminates the need to buy extra test sets by including multiple
features in one hand-held package. On screen scripts prompt
field techs, so they can conduct the right tests at the right time.
The Tech-X Flex is designed for easy integration with back
office platforms and includes a number of upgrade options.
About ARRIS
ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing
in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting
triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and
business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband
operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver
carrier-grade telephony, network video processing, whole home
video, demand driven video, next-generation advertising, network
and workforce management solutions, access and transport
architectures and ultra high-speed data services. Headquartered in
Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has
R&D centers in Suwanee;
Beaverton, OR; Chicago, IL; Kirkland, WA; State
College, PA; Wallingford,
CT; Waltham, MA;
Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and
sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS
products and services can be found at www.arrisi.com.
About Spirent Communications
Spirent Communications, Inc is a global leader in test and
measurement inspiring innovation within development labs,
communication networks and IT organizations. Corporate HQ is in
Calabasas, CA with regional
offices across the globe. Spirent Communications enables
today's communication ecosystem as well as tomorrow's emerging
enterprises to deploy life enriching communications networks,
devices, services and applications. The Spirent Tech-X Flex
is an extremely strong test solution for all telco and cable
providers, enabling qualification of the service and
troubleshooting of transport and service related issues within the
consumer's home and in the outside cable plant. More
information on this and other Spirent solutions can be found at
www.spirent.com
SOURCE ARRIS