COLOGNE, Germany, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGA
COM – ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) has launched
an updated portfolio of Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) optics, nodes, and
amplifiers designed for European cable service providers to scale
their networks to deliver the advanced multiscreen services that
consumers crave.
This complete portfolio of HFC products will be on display for
the first time at ANGA COM 2013. European service providers will
get a preview of these transformative solutions, which are geared
towards delivering additional HD channels, VOD support, and faster
broadband in the near term, while opening to door to future
services like Ultra-HD.
"Research shows that subscribers' multiscreen habits are growing
rapidly, and our service provider customers want to keep ahead of
that demand," said Steve McCaffery,
EMEA General Manager, ARRIS. "However, multiscreen and TV
everywhere put considerable strain on the broadband network, so our
customers are looking to ARRIS' leadership in HFC to enable their
shift to IP-based networks."
Key Benefits of Expanded ARRIS
Portfolio for European Operators
- Flexible Design
- Increased Network Performance/Expanded Capacity
- Cost Efficiencies
- Fast Upgrades
- Minimized Installation Times
- Appropriate for Fiber Deep Applications
- Electronic remote control
- Field replaceable power supply
ARRIS UCN224, UCN212 UCA222 and UCA212 Full-Featured Compact
Nodes and RF Amplifiers
The ARRIS portfolio of full-featured compact nodes and RF
amplifiers has been designed with simplicity, economy, and
performance in mind. Engineered for European requirements with
three outputs (two active), they are flexible enough to suit a
number of different architectures and scenarios — legacy and modern
— and offer excellent performance in every setting.
The nodes and amps have been streamlined — removing many of the
plug-ins required in historical situations so that, with fewer
components to manage, mistakes are less likely and installation
time is reduced. UCN224 and UCN212 also feature enhanced Gallium
Arsenide performance that provides high RF output levels, making
them equally well suited to deploy as a fiber-deep nodes.
Investment Protection
ARRIS is showcasing its
leadership in complex HFC network design through multi-wavelength
capabilities, pluggable modules, and scalability to 1.2GHz networks
— allowing cable service providers to economically scale to future
applications.
Cost-Effective Installation
One of the key features
within the new node and amp portfolio is the innovative Electronics
Package (E-Pack), which enables an ARRIS amplifier to be easily
upgraded to a node within the existing housing. European providers
can now repurpose existing amplifier housings, such as fiber nodes,
by efficiently installing the new system using only the E-Pack and
Lid swap, avoiding the costly downtime of removing out the entire
housing to make the upgrade. As a result, they can quickly upgrade
their network — reducing installation times and avoiding costly
downtime associated with removing the entire unit.
Performance and Reliability
For many service
providers, it has been more than 10 years since the last major
network upgrade, and ageing equipment does not have the reliability
and performance required to meet today's customer expectations. As
operators launch new multiscreen services to the home it is vital
that the network has the necessary capacity and reliability. The
ARRIS HFC portfolio, together with its industry-leading
professional services, delivers the products and expertise to
cost-effectively plan and deploy the HFC network of tomorrow.
The new ARRIS optical nodes and RF amplifiers became part of the
ARRIS portfolio through the company's acquisition of Motorola Home.
ARRIS combines world-class solutions for the entire video delivery
chain by integrating innovative technologies across the cloud,
network and home.
ARRIS will be demonstrating its new HFC portfolio at ANGA COM 4
– 6 Jun in Cologne (Booths #K11
and #E21).
About ARRIS
ARRIS is a premier video and broadband
technology company that transforms how service providers worldwide
deliver entertainment and communications without boundaries. Its
powerful end-to-end platforms enable service and content providers
to improve the way people connect – with each other and with their
favorite content. The Company's vision and expertise continue to
drive the industry's innovations, as they have for more than 60
years. Headquartered north of Atlanta, in Suwanee,
Georgia, ARRIS has R&D, sales and support centers
throughout the world. For more information: www.arrisi.com
ARRIS and the ARRIS Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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