SUWANEE, Ga., Jan. 23,
2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS)
today introduced new CORTEX clustering software technology,
available now, to be used with the ARRIS ConvergeMedia™ solution,
utilizing the XMS Flex Distribution Platforms with Streaming Media
Engine (SME) 5.3.1 and Ad Control Manager (ACM) 3.0 software
releases. CORTEX gives operators the ability to consolidate their
ad insertion infrastructure into centralized, resilient systems
where the delivery infrastructure is both reliable and expandable.
The technology will help cable operators cost-effectively grow
capacity for HD expansions, improve operational efficiency, and
preserve high run rates.
The new clustering software has been designed specifically to
meet the needs of ARRIS customers. ARRIS has over 15 years of
advertising experience and its advertising management solutions
have captured over 60% of the North American market. The company
has helped operators transition their businesses from analog to
digital ad insertion and expand their digital services to support
both SD and HD ad insertion.
ARRIS Clustering Software Increases Operational Efficiency
and Resiliency
CORTEX provides more fault tolerance than previous clustering
techniques. It also contrasts with systems using external
applications to provide fail-over resiliency. CORTEX provides more
granularity and flexibility in configuring the system and
developing new capabilities. It is also more scalable since the
intelligence is embedded in each node deployed.
CORTEX, combined with the XMS Flex distribution platform,
provides the added flexibility and resiliency needed to scale
capacity both cost-effectively and reliably. The solution targets
ad sales groups seeking to centralize their ad insertion servers in
order to maximize hardware efficiency and reduce operational
complexity,
"Operators continue to grapple with increased capacity needs to
meet demand for a more diverse array of video and advertising
services. Additional pressures to streamline operations
emphasize the challenge to consolidate operations and reduce
complexity at the edge of the delivery network," said Neerav Shah, VP, Product Line Management at
ARRIS. "This is especially true for digital ad insertion services,
where ad sales groups face large upgrades fueled by HD expansions.
Simply put, adding capacity must be cost effective and
manageable."
CORTEX Improves Infrastructure Scalability and Load-Sharing
Capabilities
CORTEX enables loosely coupled ConvergeMedia XMS Flex servers to
operate as a single, load-sharing, resilient, logical system. The
software
- Uses standard GigE networking components and protocols to
deliver the most cost-efficient clustering technology
- Is optimized to operate with the XMS COTS platform,
complementing high performance and density with increased system
resiliency
- Supports dynamic content management and load balancing to
optimize storage usage and streaming demand
- Provides hardware failure isolation and automatic recovery from
one or more node failures to ensure continued operations
CORTEX is part of the XMS operating system (SME), so any
application running on top of it can take advantage of its
benefits.
Visit http://www.arrisi.com/get/xms/ for more information
on the XMS Flex distribution platform.
Visit
http://www.arrisi.com/product_catalog/on_demand.asp for more
information on CORTEX clustering software technology.
ARRIS Advertising Solutions Portfolio
Delivering 6
million ad transactions daily, ARRIS advertising solutions
portfolio manages and inserts traditional zoned, interactive and
targeted ads into the cable and IP networks of North American
pay-TV service providers. The portfolio powers both linear and
dynamic ad insertion that also enables new, expanded revenue
opportunities for the delivery of ad content on connected screens
and devices throughout the home. ARRIS advertising solutions are
used directly or indirectly by 9 of the top 10 service providers in
North America.
About ARRIS
ARRIS is a global communications
technology company specializing in the design, engineering and
supply of communications and IP technologies that support broadband
services for residential and business customers around the world.
The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and
platforms they need to deliver and monitor advanced video, data and
voice subscriber services, including whole home video across
multiple screens, ultra high-speed data, personalized advertising
and carrier-grade telephony. Headquartered near Atlanta, in Suwanee,
Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Beaverton, OR; Chicago, IL; Cork,
Ireland; Kirkland, WA;
Redwood City, CA; Shenzhen, China; State College, PA; Tel Aviv, Israel; Wallingford, CT and Westborough, MA, and operates support and
sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS
products and services can be found at www.arrisi.com.
SOURCE ARRIS Group, Inc.