- Vecima’s TiVo-powered MediaScale™ IPTV solution will accelerate
the next-generation TV experience for Blue Ridge subscribers
- Moving to IP video expands Blue Ridge’s network capacity to
support its fiber buildout
Today, Vecima announced an expansion to its industry-leading
MediaScale™ IP Video Streaming footprint at Blue Ridge
Communications, one of the first broadband internet providers in
the United States. The Vecima platform is being scaled to handle
additional subscribers on the TiVo-fueled Blue Ridge experience and
improve delivery of video traffic for customers anywhere in Blue
Ridge’s network.
The Vecima TiVo ecosystem provides the industry’s leading video
solution for telecommunications operators. Intelligent AI-powered
voice search, an intuitive user guide, and aggregation of operator
provided local and broadcast channels, coupled with access to
leading over-the-top (OTT) applications provides an unparalleled
experience for the end subscriber.
The latest iteration of Vecima’s MediaScale Cache also improves
on the user experience for OTT video applications outside the Blue
Ridge ecosystem, thanks to the Streaming Video Alliance Open
Caching standard. Third-party OTT providers can opt in for
transport agreements to utilize the MediaScale Cache infrastructure
within the Blue Ridge footprint. Using cache streamers at the edge
of the network increases bitrate and reduces latency for the end
user while reducing network cost for the provider.
In September 2021, Blue Ridge announced a rebuild for more than
8,000 miles of existing footprint with fiber to better serve over
250,000 consumers.
“Offering a world-class video streaming system to customers
within both new high-bandwidth fiber to the home and traditional
cable plant is a key aspect of evolving the customer experience as
we roll out high-speed fiber technologies,” said Mark Maisenheimer,
Vice President of Operations at Blue Ridge. “We are increasing
bandwidth, providing the industry’s best experience to Blue Ridge’s
customers, and improving delivery of content from third-party OTT
applications to give our subscribers the world’s leading data and
video service.”
“With the TiVo platform, Blue Ridge will make it easier for
viewers to find, watch, and enjoy the programming they want, and on
their terms,” said Jeff Glahn, Senior Vice President of Global
Sales at TiVo, an Xperi company. “We are excited to provide Blue
Ridge’s subscriber base this enhanced video experience.”
“Our MediaScale portfolio and Open Caching capability are
transforming the telecommunications landscape,” said Dan Gledhill,
Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Vecima. “We are helping
operators with video broadband technologies deploy faster, serve
more customers, normalize service across a wide array of physical
plan types, and optimize utilization of the networks that support
subscribers.”
MediaScale is Vecima’s massively scalable, next-generation IPTV
platform trusted to deliver video to millions of subscribers with
turnkey, pre-integrated solutions for Video on Demand (VOD),
Linear, Start Over, Catch-Up TV, and nDVR services. For more
information, visit
vecima.com/solutions/content-delivery-storage.
About Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge has been providing Cable TV to communities in
Pennsylvania since 1950 and started its Internet service in
partnership with Penteledata in 1994. Blue Ridge is committed to
providing innovative, best in class services through strategic
investments in forward-thinking technology and partnerships with
industry leading companies. As we improve and expand our product
offerings and our infrastructure, we continue our efforts to ensure
that customers who live in rural areas can still access and enjoy
the best of Blue Ridge. We also believe in being active partners
with the communities we serve. Our team takes pride in supporting
various local charities and organizations, including the American
Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Dream Come True, Easter Seals,
Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Operation Christmas Child.
About TiVo
TiVo brings entertainment together, making it easy to find,
watch and enjoy. We serve up the best movies, shows and videos from
across live TV, on-demand, streaming services, and countless apps,
helping people to watch on their terms. For studios, networks and
advertisers, TiVo delivers a passionate group of watchers to
increase viewership and engagement across all screens. In June
2020, TiVo became a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding
Corporation. Go to tivo.com and enjoy watching.
About Xperi Holding Corporation
Xperi invents, develops, and delivers technologies that enable
extraordinary experiences. Xperi technologies, delivered via its
brands (Adeia, DTS, HD Radio, IMAX Enhanced, TiVo), and by its
startup, Perceive, make entertainment more entertaining, and smart
devices smarter. Xperi technologies are integrated into billions of
consumer devices, media platforms, and semiconductors worldwide,
driving increased value for partners, customers and consumers.
Xperi, Adeia, DTS, DBI, IMAX Enhanced, Invensas, HD Radio,
Perceive, TiVo and their respective logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of affiliated companies of Xperi Holding
Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other
company, brand and product names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
About Vecima Networks
Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) is leading the global evolution
to the multi-gigabit, content-rich networks of the future. Our
talented people deliver future-ready software, services, and
integrated platforms that power broadband and video streaming
networks, monitor and manage transportation, and transform
experiences in homes, businesses, and everywhere people connect. We
help our customers evolve their networks with cloud-based solutions
that deliver ground-breaking speed, superior video quality, and
exciting new services to their subscribers. There is power in
connectivity – it enables people, businesses, and communities to
grow and thrive.
Learn more at vecima.com.
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