SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Paid TV
provider Multiplay is the first to certify the ARRIS Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) DCX525e and is now able to
offer this advanced set-top to its subscribers
in Brazil.
The new DCX525e supports high-definition video, digital sound,
on-demand and interactive services, and features a
software-programmable capability to be converted to an IP set-top
in the future. All this arrives at a competitive price point.
"Our subscribers want to enjoy a high-quality video experience,
on their terms," said Fernando Augusto Pereira, Director of
Engineering, Multiplay. "The DCX525e makes that possible, giving
our subscribers a choice of on-demand and interactive services. And
in the future, as more IP video content becomes available, the
technology will evolve to support these advanced experiences."
"The DCX525e has clearly tapped into a strong market need,"
said Larry Robinson, President,
Customer Premises Equipment, ARRIS. "While the DCX525e was
introduced less than three months ago, service providers like
Multiplay already have recognized that it allows them to support
tomorrow's entertainment experiences at a price that makes it easy
to upgrade today."
Highlights of the ARRIS DCX525e include:
- MPEG-4 support for efficient bandwidth use on HD video
applications
- Switched Digital Video (SDV) support, allowing optimization of
available bandwidth through selective content delivery
- ARRIS SmartStream Terminal Data Collector (STDC) support, for
remote diagnosis and corrective action, improving service quality
and reducing operational costs
- Compact design, measuring 5.5 in W x 3.6 in D x 1.4 in
H.
About Multiplay
Multiplay is the company that provides
triple play services: TV, broadband and fixed telephony, through
the best and most secure transmission technology, the cable
technology.
Multiplay is a company based in the estate of Ceara, established
in Fortaleza and devoted to invest
in customer service, logistics, training, infrastructure and
technology and committed to provide quality services to all its
clients.
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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