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Ethernet Forum Studies Cases

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT

The Metro Ethernet Forum workshop last week in Philadelphia in conjunction with Cable-Tec Expo included talk of MEF certification, cell backhaul, overcoming technical hurdles - and case studies. The case studies came from Time Warner Cable Senior Product Manager Darren Wolner and Optimum Lightpath Director...

Expo Wrap-Up

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT

There's always a lot going on at Expo, and last week's confab in Philly was no exception. Here's a quick recap of some of the high points, going in reverse order, and starting with the SCTE leadership transition. The Society began Expo week with one leader and ended - unbeknownst to most members - with...

Sandvine Releases Web Traffic Report

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Sandvine is releasing an analysis of traffic trends from leading North-American broadband networks. Tom Donnelly, Sandvine co-founder and EVP, will be available to...

ATCi Deploys in Kuwait

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Antenna Technology Communications has integrated a complete Fly Away Broadcast System for Al-hadath News and Documentary Co (HNDC). ATCi provided a fully redundant Fly...

JDSU Intros Optical Test Platform

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

JDSU's Multiple Application Platform (MAP) optical test and measurement platform, the MAP-200, is designed for the cost-effective development and manufacturing of optical transmission network elements. It offers a...

Harmonic, Commscope Combine On FTTH

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Harmonic has worked with CommScope to assure compatibility of products to provide cable operators with an integrated high speed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solution. Harmonic's MAXLink forward path...

ARRIS Debuts Optical Passives

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

ARRIS has announced the availability of ergonomically designed optical passives in the OM4100 node fiber tray and field splice...

Trilithic Integrates with Ventyx

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Trilithic is developing an application to integrate with Ventyx, a mobile enterprise workforce management provider, designed to give cable operators tools to manage field technicians, enforce technical performance...

Motorola Adds Fiber Deep

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Motorola has launched its expanded Broadband Access Network portfolio, adding Fiber Deep capabilities to its HFC platform. The expansion is designed to allow MSOs to drive fiber closer to the home while...

SDV: Find the Right Mix

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Switched digital video (SDV) promises bandwidth savings for operators, but they must go beyond the how and why of the technology to strike a delicate balance. "Trying to design SDV becomes a tradeoff between balancing supply and demand," said Phillip Gabler, Comcast distinguished engineer...