SUWANEE,
Ga., Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
ARRIS Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRS) and Sling Media are
introducing a new media streaming device that empowers service
providers to offer live (up to 4 simultaneous HD channels) and
recorded content for a comprehensive multiscreen experience for
their subscribers...welcome to TV anywhere.
The ARRIS MS4000 (Media Streamer 4000) is powered by
Sling Media technology, and will be available to all service
providers deploying the ARRIS Whole Home Solution. The standalone
box works with the popular ARRIS MG5000 Media Gateway Series to
give subscribers the capability to watch live and recorded content
on tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices—in the home and
on-the-go.
"Sling Media is a pioneer and leader in content
place shifting. The MS4000 is a strategic addition to our evolving
follow-me TV portfolio that empowers service providers to keep pace
with consumer demand," said John
Burke, SVP Corporate Strategy & Development; President
Cloud Solutions Business, ARRIS. "The MS4000 combines our joint
expertise with the popular Whole Home Solution platform to bring
full-featured media streaming solutions to the global stage.
Together, ARRIS and Sling Media are empowering service providers to
go to market with the kind of media experiences that consumers
demand."
A recent Sling Media customer survey found that
current users of Sling Media's retail products, the Slingbox 350
and Slingbox 500, are better connected and watch more live linear
and DVR content to more devices in more places than average
consumers—a desirable and increasingly demanding demographic that
service providers can now address with the MS4000
platform.
- Live content (sports and primetime shows) is the
most watched form of content for Slingbox owners both inside and
outside the home
- Nearly two-thirds use their Slingbox frequently,
with three-quarters of usage taking place away from
home
- Apple tablets and smartphones are the preferred
devices for accessing content via a Slingbox
"Sling Media technology is the best way to extend
the entire living room TV experience anywhere and we are delighted
to now be working with ARRIS, an industry leader in media gateway
and broadband technology," said Michael
Hawkey, Vice President and General Manager of Sling Media.
"Together we will deliver an unrivaled multiscreen video solution
to MSOs and MVPDs who are looking to add more value to their
current customer offerings and extend the entertainment experience
beyond the living room TV."
About the MS4000 and ARRIS Whole Home Solution
with MOXI
The ARRIS Whole Home Solution platform also features
a next-generation MOXI UI that makes finding media content as easy
as surfing the Web—a perfect complement to multiscreen streaming
experiences. The MS4000 will be available for sale in late Q1 2014
to all service providers deploying the ARRIS Whole Home Solution,
allowing them to satisfy demand for media streaming on mobile
devices.
The MS4000 Media Streamer is powered by
award-winning Sling place-shifting technology and serves as a
companion device for the ARRIS MG5000 Media Gateway. The platform
supports in-home and remote streaming to mobile devices, enabling
service providers to offer live TV and DVR content
experiences...anywhere.
Product highlights:
- Streaming to mobile devices (tablet, smartphone,
PC/Mac)
- In-home streaming via Wi-Fi
- Support for remote streaming over cellular and WiFi
networks
- Support for live TV and access to DVR
content
- Up to 4 simultaneous HD streams
- Fully integrated solution incorporating the MOXI
UI, MOXI Mobile Application (iOS and Android), and ARRIS Services
Portal
For a preview of the MS4000 Media Streamer, visit
ARRIS at IBC 2013 (Hall 1, Stand 1.D31). More information is
available online.
According to the Fourth Annual Media Engagement
Barometer by ARRIS, people are watching more content, in more ways,
on more screens than ever: globally, over half have downloaded a TV
program to a mobile device, with over quarter doing so on a daily
basis. On average, TV services are watched away from home, four
days a week. This fundamental shift to multiscreen viewing has
created an opportunity for service providers to address the demand
for streaming media services and reach consumers on their favorite
devices—wherever they are.
About Sling Media
Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), is the leading provider
of video placeshifting products and services for consumers and
television service providers. Sling Media's product family includes
Slingbox, which provides consumers with the ability to watch and
control their living room TV shows at any time, from any location,
using Internet-connected PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones. For
more information, visit www.slingbox.com.
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.
© ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. 2013. All rights
reserved.
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