SUWANEE, Ga., Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) is integrating a new, underlying open source
software stack into broadband modems, in collaboration with
Comcast. The software is expected to serve as a key foundation for
a new version of the RDK (Reference Design Kit) for broadband
devices that is currently under development.
ARRIS plans to conduct field trials with Comcast of the new
ARRIS Touchstone TG1682 DOCSIS 3.0 Voice Gateways with the new
software incorporated in Q4 2014; general availability is expected
in Q1 2015. ARRIS was among the first technology providers to
announce its RDK commitment and has been instrumental in delivering
Comcast's RDK-based X1 experience to millions of consumers.
"Broadband is the gateway to all the new in-home IP
entertainment and communications experiences that consumers want,"
said Larry Robinson, President,
Customer Premises Equipment, ARRIS. "Because ARRIS is a DOCSIS
leader, it is optimally positioned to most quickly introduce
advanced broadband devices based on this new class of underlying
software. And, as a valued, long-standing partner to Comcast's X1
experience, we're committed to ensuring our collaboration
continually enhances the consumer's content and entertainment
experiences."
"ARRIS is a key strategic technology partner whose innovations
enable the digital experiences that millions of our subscribers
enjoy," said Ken Klaer, Senior Vice
President, Premises Technology, Comcast Cable. "Extending our
collaboration means Comcast can continually provide the latest
broadband features and functionality that are in such high demand,
while innovating under the hood."
"This new broadband software development for modems and routers
is based on open source code, and plays into the philosophy of the
RDK to provide operators with more transparency to the code that
runs their video and broadband devices," said Steve Heeb, President and General Manager of RDK
Management, LLC. "The RDK was designed to accommodate multiple
devices, and we expect ARRIS's efforts will strategically benefit
the RDK community as we develop a plan to bring this new software
into the RDK program."
SCTE 2014 attendees can learn more about ARRIS work with RDK for
both video and broadband devices, and will find a number of
innovative ARRIS solutions on display in booth 1764.
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 around the world. The people of ARRIS are
dedicated to the success of our customers, bringing a passion for
invention that has fueled our 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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