SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2014: TE Connectivity unveils Rapid Fiber faceplate
At the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2014, TE Connectivity will unveil Rapid Fiber faceplate, its latest addition to the Rapid Fiber multi-dwelling unit (MDU).
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SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2014: Huawei to demo Cable 2.0 solution
Telecom network vendor Huawei is set to showcase its Cable 2.0 solution and unveil the prototype of virtual Converged Cable Access Platform targeting MSOs.
Being...
Cisco brings 6 Gigabit Shared Port Adapter for MSOs
Cisco today announced 6 Gigabit Shared Port Adapter (6G SPA) for MSOs.
The new cable technology is a software upgrade of the 3G SPA line card...
DISH Network inks contract renewal with Scripps Networks Interactive
DISH Network on Tuesday announced its multi-year contract renewal with Scripps Networks Interactive to improve customer experience.
DISH customers will have access to Scripps Networks’ entire...
Cisco, A+E Networks test Nielsen ID3 tagging to track viewing patterns on mobile
Cisco in association with A+E Networks tested the Nielsen ID3 tagging to track viewing patterns for mobile screen services.
The added capability of Nielsen ID3 tagging...
Broadcom chip powers Korea Telecom’s 4K in-home IPTV service
Broadcom said that its high-definition (HD) system-on-chip (SoC) technology enabled Korea Telecom to launch 4K in-home IPTV media service.
Olleh GiGA UHD (4K) set-top box...
Ericsson acquires video storage vendor Fabrix Systems for $95 mn
Ericsson is set to acquire Fabrix Systems, a provider of cloud storage, computing and network delivery for video applications, for $95 million.
The strategy behind...
Alcatel-Lucent promises 75% cut in storage cost for pay TV providers
Telecom network vendor Alcatel-Lucent on Friday said its new technology will cut storage cost by 75 percent to support pay TV providers to store...
Huawei demos video business solutions at IBC 2014
Telecom network vendor Huawei today said it has showcased its video business solutions at IBC 2014 in Amsterdam.
Huawei recommends telecom operators to invest in...
Cisco 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) used for future live sports demo for TV Globo
Cisco and TV Globo, a television network operator in Brazil, created 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) internal demo during the World Cup.
The demo was aimed at showcasing future...
Ericsson adds cloud-enabled media management services
Telecom network vendor Ericsson on Thursday announced the launch of its cloud-enabled media management services.
As part of the Broadcast and Media Services portfolio, the...
IBC 2014: Cisco transforms multiscreen video delivery with new V2P
At IBC 2014, Cisco announced enhancements to its Videoscape Virtualized Video Processing (V2P) solution enabling pay-TV operators and media companies to scale their video...
DISH wants FCC to block Comcast deal with Time Warner
DISH Network has approached the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block Comcast deal with Time Warner.
It cited several reasons. DISH says the merger will...
AT&T convinces antitrust regulators on DirecTV acquisition
American telecom operator AT&T has reportedly convinced the U.S. Justice Department to acquire DirecTV.
A New York Post report said that AT&T has reached a...
Telstra ups stake in video streaming vendor Ooyala to 98% for $270 million
Australian telecom operator Telstra has increased its stake in Ooyala, a video streaming and analytics vendor, to 98 percent from 23 percent for $270...
Verimatrix hires Verizon executive Mike Kleiman as COO
Verimatrix has hired Verizon executive Mike Kleiman as chief operating officer (COO).
The newly created role of COO is expected to strengthen the company’s plans...