LONDON, March 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TV
Connect -- MAXISAT, a leading provider of managed and operated
Multiscreen TV services, has selected the GT-3 Multiple Bitrate
(MBR) Transcoder by ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) as the default
transcoder for the international expansion of its Content Hub – a
integral component of its end-to-end multiscreen video solution,
MAXICASTER. As a result, international service providers and
broadcasters can now rapidly introduce online multiscreen services
without the traditional complexity and cost associated with
multiscreen infrastructure, operations, and content
distribution.
MAXISAT recognized the growing trend in multiscreen video
consumption and tapped ARRIS to deliver a technology solution that
could scale to the variety of video data rates and resolutions
needed to match the dynamic bandwidth of unmanaged networks. The
ARRIS GT-3 gives MAXISAT an efficient and reliable video
transcoding solution for the anytime, anywhere, any-device
environment of today's multiscreen services.
MAXISAT integrated the ARRIS GT-3 into its Content Hub to allow
it to host and operate infrastructure on behalf of service
providers, yielding significant cost and bandwidth savings. The
GT-3's high throughput capacity merges industry-leading channel
density with low power consumption to empower MAXISAT to provide
higher-quality video using the same amount of bandwidth, or deliver
the same video quality at much lower bitrates – a key consideration
for bandwidth-constrained networks.
"With our MAXICASTER solution and Content Hub, MAXISAT can now
directly address one of the traditional challenges faced by Service
Providers and Broadcasters entering the online multiscreen domain:
delivering tomorrow's entertainment experiences on today's
networks," said Tommi Blom, CEO
MAXISAT. "By offering full end-to-end multiscreen capabilities,
which are managed on behalf of our customers, we can help Service
Providers avoid the risk associated with service launches and build
the foundation for sustainable delivery."
The success of the Content Hub led MAXISAT to commence work to
incorporate the ARRIS GT-3 as the pre-selected transcoder as part
of its international expansion of the MAXICASTER solution.
"Making this service a reality requires technology which is up
to the task. The unmatched transcoding capabilities offered by the
ARRIS GT-3 allowed us to address the multiscreen requirements of
our customers with a quality of experience which is second to
none. When combined within our hosted and operated service,
we believe our new MAXICASTER solution empowers us to take a unique
position in the managed TV service market," continued
Blom.
"MAXISAT is a forward-thinking company that knows how to meet
increasing consumer demand for a varied and convenient video
content experience – both today and in the future," said
Steve McCaffery, Senior Vice
President, EMEA & Asia
Pacific, ARRIS. "Our GT-3 solution bolsters MAXISAT's
capabilities for greater bandwidth optimization, enabling it to
deliver a wider range of multiscreen content to service providers
-- ultimately enabling consumers to enjoy their media, their
way."
About Maxisat
Maxisat Group is a Finnish-based family
owned company established in 1984. The company includes three
business units Networks, Business and Consumers offering TV and
audio related services for businesses and consumers.
MAXICASTER is the international arm of MAXISAT focusing on
delivering online multiscreen solutions to the Service Provider and
Broadcaster markets. MAXICASTER represents a truly end-to-end
service incorporating all elements required to launch and manage a
Next Generation TV service.
For more information www.maxicaster.com
About ARRIS
ARRIS is a global innovator in IP, video
and broadband technology. We have continually worked with our
customers to transform the experience of entertainment and
communications for millions of people across the world. The
people of ARRIS are dedicated to the success of our customers,
bringing a passion for invention that has fueled our 60-year
history: We created digital TV, delivered the first wireless
broadband gateway and are pioneering the standards and
pathways for tomorrow's personalized, Ultra HD, multiscreen, and
cloud services. We are dedicated to meeting today's challenges and
preparing for the tasks the future holds. Collaborating with
our customers, ARRIS will continue to solve the most pressing
challenges of 21st century communications. Together, we are
inventing the future. For more
information: www.arrisi.com
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