Cox Selects Harmonic Optics for Midwest Cable Plant Upgrades; Harmonic's Scaleable Optical Solutions to Support World-Class Broadband Infrastructure Builds.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2001 SCTE's Cable-Tec Expo 2001. Harmonic Inc. (Nasdaq:HLIT) today announced that Cox Communications Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecommunications services in the United States. It is the third-largest[2] cable television provider in the United States, serving more than 6. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :COX) has selected a suite of Harmonic fiber optic solutions to support multiple system upgrades throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. The on-going plant rebuilds will serve over 800,000 subscribers once completed, and will include Cox's first rollout of a DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing architecture. Harmonic's PWRBlazer Scaleable nodes, return path receivers, METROLink DWDM, and PWRLink 1310 transmission platforms will enable Cox to deploy a variety of next-generation broadband services. "Harmonic's architectural and optical expertise were deciding factors for us," said Hugh McCarley, vice president, engineering and technology, Cox Communications, Inc. "Harmonic has an extremely solid base of optical solutions, and is providing some real innovation in the architectural space. The combination resulted in a very compelling offering." "Cox is a forward-thinking and strategic broadband communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. ," said Patrick Harshman, president, Harmonic Broadband Access See broadband and wireless broadband. Networks division. "We are pleased to have been selected for Cox's first rollout of DWDM, and we look forward to working with them as they bring next-generation interactive services to America's heartland." Optical Solutions for Scaleable Bandwidth Harmonic's PWRBlazer Nodes provide operators the flexibility to scale their networks to support increasing consumer demand for bandwidth. The full line of PWRBlazer models is designed to support a range of network architectures, including traditional HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. , deep-fiber, fiber to the curb Fiber to the curb (FTTC), also called fibre to the kerb (FTTK),[1] is a telecommunications system based on fiber-optic cables run to a platform that serves several customers. , business and home. The flagship PWRBlazer Scaleable node platform also supports an impressive range of return path options, enabling operators to meet a diverse set of network requirements. The Harmonic METROLink DWDM platform -- deployed by broadband communications suppliers worldwide -- dramatically increases the bandwidth capacity of traditional hybrid fiber coax (networking) Hybrid Fiber Coax - (HFC) A kind of physical connection used in networks for audio, video, and data. DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) is used in Europe and DOCSIS is used in N America. (HFC) networks. The METROLink solution enables hubless distribution and cost-effective narrowcasting Narrowcasting has traditionally been understood as the dissemination of information (usually by radio or television) to a narrow audience, not to the general public. Some forms of narrowcasting involve directional signals or use of encryption. directly from the headend. About Cox Communications, Inc. Cox Communications, a Fortune 500 company, serves approximately 6.2 million customers nationwide, making it the nation's fifth largest cable television company. A full-service provider of advanced communications products, Cox offers an array of services, including Cox Cable; local and long distance telephone services under the Cox Digital Telephone brand; high-speed Internet access under the brands Cox@Home, Road Runner and Cox Express; advanced digital video programming services under the Cox Digital Cable brand; and commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Cox is an investor in telecommunications companies including Sprint PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. and Excite@Home, as well as programming networks including Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Outdoor Life and Speedvision. More information about Cox Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.com. About Harmonic Inc. Harmonic is a leading provider of innovative broadband solutions that deliver video, voice and data to communications providers around the world. Harmonic's technically advanced fiber optic, digital video and IP data delivery systems enable network operators to provide a range of interactive and advanced digital services that include high-speed Internet access, telephony, digital video, 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 , video & audio streaming, and video-on-demand. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Harmonic employs approximately 750 people and operates more than a dozen R&D and sales & system integration centers globally. Harmonic's customer base includes the world's largest communications providers. Harmonic's stock is traded on the Nasdaq stock market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol "HLIT." For more information, check the company's website at www.harmonicinc.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the completion of Cox's plant rebuilds to serve over 800,000 subscribers, their first roll-out of a DWDM architecture, and the ability of Harmonic's products to allow Cox to deploy a variety of next-generation broadband services, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth in documents that Harmonic files with the SEC, including reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and 10-Q. Note to Editors: Product and company names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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