TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan
Broadband Communications (TBC) today announced it selected the
E6000™ Converged Edge Router (CER) from ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:
ARRS) to ensure its subscribers in Taiwan receive enhanced broadband speeds and
converged services.
Deployment of the ARRIS E6000 CER will begin in November to
deliver new levels of density and cost-effectiveness in a simple,
robust integrated architecture. The ARRIS E6000 CER will equip TBC
to offer high-speed data services of 1Gbps and beyond. The platform
supports converged data/video services, while also positioning them
strategically for the future of DOCSIS 3.1.
"We are focused on offering a seamless and compelling suite of
media and communication products to our customers today and
tomorrow. We chose the ARRIS E6000 CER for its capability to
deliver more services at faster speeds while lowering costs per
channel," said Thomas Ee, Chief
Executive Officer, TBC. "We are delighted to build on our 10-year
relationship with ARRIS, whom we trust to deliver a high-performing
and reliable service for our customers."
"TBC is a valued, long-term customer of ARRIS in Taiwan, and we're proud that they continue to
turn to us for their IP content delivery needs. As the industry's
leading CCAP solution, the ARRIS E6000 CER will enable TBC to stay
competitive with changing subscriber demands and requirements -
reducing its operating costs without compromising on quality and
performance," said Tim Gropp, Senior
Vice President, Asia Pacific,
ARRIS.
TBC is the only CableLabs member amongst the major MSOs in
Taiwan and by supporting DOCSIS
3.1 as a new international standard TBC will help to bring
Taiwanese customers in line with other advanced cable operators
globally.
TBC joins an ever-expanding list of leading global service
providers that have chosen the ARRIS E6000 CER to enhance their
services, deploy a scalable network platform and realize
significant operational savings.
Powering Smarter Networks: The ARRIS E6000 CER
The
ARRIS E6000 CER is based on the Converged Cable Access Platform
(CCAP) specification that enables operators to optimise IP content
delivery and to cost-effectively deploy services. The E6000 CER is
the industry's leading CCAP solution, providing service to millions
of subscribers worldwide through a high-availability,
high-performance solution that supports a redundant design.
About Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC)
Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) is one of the leading
multi-system cable operators in Taiwan. Established in 1999, TBC's franchise
areas include Taoyuan, HsinChu, Miaoli and Taichung. The company's
vision is to provide seamless access to the most compelling and
competitive suite of media and communication products in
Taiwan. Today, TBC serves over
750,000 cable TV households with about 180 channels of exciting
local and international content on its analogue and digital TV
platforms. TBC also provides a full range of quality broadband
access packages with speeds ranging from 5M to 120M. For more
information, please visit http://www.tbc.net.tw
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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