AMSTERDAM, Sept. 13, 2013
/PRNewswire/ -- IBC 2013 – Telenor Sweden will be deploying
VIP2853 IPTV set-tops by ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) as it
grows its TV service and offers an enhanced experience for
customers.
Telenor will roll out the ARRIS set-tops into customers' homes
in early 2014 - paving the way for new HD programming,
on-demand services and high-quality IPTV viewing. The VIP2853
features a removable DVR memory module which will allow Telenor
customers to expand and add to the memory for recording their
favorite programs to watch later.
Mikael Farjsjo, Head of TV at Telenor said, "Our IPTV service in
Sweden is set for growth and we
need to provide our customers with the best set-top we can - ARRIS
delivers this with the VIP2853. ARRIS has worldwide IPTV
leadership, which gives us confidence to launch new, enhanced
services based on its set-top and platform developed locally in
Sweden."
Steve McCaffery, Senior Vice
President, EMEA, ARRIS said: "We are transforming how service
providers such as Telenor deliver entertainment and communications
without boundaries, enabling seamless content experiences in the
home to meet the needs of today's demanding consumers. The VIP2853
is a perfect fit for Telenor - cost effective and a compact form
factor, without compromising the ability to deliver exciting
high-quality services."
VIP2853 – delivering high-quality IPTV
The VIP2853
offers a flexible way of bringing high-quality IPTV services, such
as high-definition broadcast TV, on-demand services, interactive
applications, and DVR/time-shift, as well as over the top (OTT)
services, to the home. Powered by the ARRIS KreaTV operating
system, the VIP2853 integrates with a wide variety of VOD,
middleware, and Conditional Access (CA) systems.
The optional DVR module gives flexibility to support DVR and
non-DVR customers with the same set-top box. The VIP2853 has a
minimal impact on the environment thanks to its small size, minimal
weight and low power consumption, meeting or exceeding the European
Codes of Conduct.
ARRIS will be showcasing its IPTV set-top portfolio at IBC 2013
in Amsterdam at stand 1.D31, for
more information visit www.arrisi.com/media_kits/IBC13
About Telenor Sweden
Telenor Sweden is a provider of
tele, data and media communication services. With some 2 million
subscriptions and revenues in 2012 of SEK
12.3 billion, and a workforce of approximately 2,000
employees, the company is one of Sweden's major operators. For more
information, visit www.telenor.se
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
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