BigBand Networks Enhances VOD Edge Offerings.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Cable-Tec Expo 2003 PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2003 Innovations Include Enhanced Service Enhanced service is service offered over commercial carrier transmission facilities used in interstate communications, that employs computer processing applications that act on the format, content, code, protocol, or similar aspects of the subscriber's transmitted information; Reliability, Streamlined Platform Packaging for Certain VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand Deployment Situations, and Multi-Platform Management BigBand Networks BigBand Networks (known as BigBand ; NASDAQ: BBND) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Redwood City, California, United States. BigBand manufactures and sells digital video and data processing platforms and solutions in areas ranging from digital video to CMTS. , Inc., a leading provider of broadband multimedia platform solutions for broadcast television and on-demand services, today announced several enhancements to its VOD Edge offerings. BigBand VOD Edge performs high density QAM (1) (Quality Assessment Measurement) A system used to measure and analyze voice transmission. (2) (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) A modulation technique that employs both phase modulation (PM) and amplitude modulation (AM). modulation and RF upconversion with flexible support across VOD deployment architectures, transport protocols and legacy QAMs and other resources. Product enhancements unveiled here at Cable-Tec Expo include: N+1 redundancy Definition N+1 Redundancy describes a system configuration in which multiple components (N) have at least one independent backup component to ensure system functionality continues in the event of a system failure. for uninterrupted service availability in VOD Edge deployments on the high-capacity Broadband Multimedia-Service Router (BMR BMR basal metabolic rate. BMR abbr. basal metabolic rate BMR, n See basal metabolic rate. BMR basal metabolic rate. (R)) product family; the low-profile, high-density BME BME abbr. 1. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering 2. Bachelor of Mining Engineering 3. Bachelor of Music Education 50 as the initial offering in the Broadband Multimedia-Service Edge (BME) product family; and the Multi-BMR/BME Manager (MBM MBM meat and bone meal. ) application to centrally control any deployment of BigBand VOD Edge platforms. "BigBand Networks has enhanced our VOD Edge offerings in direct response to cable operator needs," said Michael Bauer Michael Bauer is a character in the telenovela (Soap Opera) Fashion House. He is played by actor Robert Buckley. Photographer with a heart of gold. , BigBand Networks product marketing director for switched video services. "BigBand Networks' launch of N+1 redundancy on the BMR, the BME product family, and the MBM to control deployments of both platform families empowers cable operators. They can configure these offerings to optimize VOD and other services for cost effectiveness, subscriber experience, resource efficiency and service reliability, with fl exibility to expand and modify architectures over time." N+1 redundancy is available to guarantee no loss of VOD streams due to port failure in large-scale BMR deployments. A spare BMR port is made available that can be dynamically allocated to overcome failure of any other port or QAM modulator Modulator Any device or circuit by means of which a desired signal is impressed upon a higher-frequency periodic wave known as a carrier. The process is called modulation. The modulator may vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the carrier. in order assure continuation of service. BigBand Networks' N+1 redundancy implementation uniquely eliminates VOD session interruptions and losses of service capacity due to equipment failure. This is accomplished with simplified hub RF cabling. Benefits of utilizing N+1 redundancy on BMR-based VOD Edge installations include enhanced subscriber satisfaction and improved economics due to reduced strain on maintenance and customer support resources. The BigBand BME50 is the smallest profile platform for BigBand VOD Edge implementations, ideally suited for space-constrained facilities or locations with limited VOD capacity requirements. BME hardware design is optimized for VOD service needs in such environments, to assure that operator capital is only directed towards necessary features. The platform terminates a Gigabit Ethernet transport link, converting its full payload to 24 QAM outputs at 2:1 RF upconversion. Additional highlights include a low profile at 1.5 rack units, high density of 16 QAM outputs per rack unit, and chassis-design with easily accessible, hot-swappable QAM modules. Multiple BMR and BME units can be concentrated or distributed in any configuration to suit the particular functionality, efficiency and scalability needs of any VOD deployment. BigBand MBM controls multiple BMR and BME platforms in any configuration. This is particularly relevant to VOD, as the service typically involves large and diversified edge modulation deployments. The MBM easily and efficiently centralizes key management functionality into one highly automated and intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. application. It features global configuration and fault management to greatly simplify large, multi-platform deployments. It also features a self-test mechanism to assure the proper configuration and operation of each individual BMR and BME unit prior to VOD network connection. The BigBand MBM, along with the BME50 and N+1 redundancy on the BMR, empower cable operators to configure VOD deployments optimally for their objectives from the service. About BigBand Networks BigBand Networks, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports platforms for broadband multimedia services. These platforms are built on the company's NativeMedia(TM) technology uniquely capable of communicating and processing video, audio and data in their native formats. The field-upgradeable architecture combines advanced hardware and software technologies, for high performance with agility to optimize for each service supported. This enables network operators to cost-effectively expand revenue-generating offerings of broadcast-quality content and advanced, interactive services. Services supported by the BigBand Networks' platforms include digital broadcast television, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , transport of high quality video, ad insertion, VOD and iTV. The company's customers include Comcast, Time Warner Cable This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Cox Communications, Adelphia Communications, Mediacom Communications and Rogers Cable. BigBand Networks is based in Redwood Ci ty, CA. For more information on the company, please visit . |
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