Harmonic's Fiber Optic Solutions to be Used by AT&T Broadband in Cable Plant Upgrades.Business/High-Tech Editors SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2000 Harmonic Inc. (Nasdaq:HLIT) today announced that AT&T Broadband will buy optical nodes and 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 transmission platforms from Harmonic for use in cable plant upgrades throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Harmonic's METROLink DWDM system, PWRBlazer nodes, and digital DWDM return transmitters give AT&T Broadband the ability to serve markets with a range of service requirements. Harmonic's fiber optic solutions have been used for several years in our broadband infrastructure builds," said Jim Wood Jim Wood may refer to:
"AT&T's networks are truly world-class," said Kirk Flatow, president of Harmonic's Broadband Access See broadband and wireless broadband. Networks Division. "Harmonic is delighted to be a part of AT&T Broadband's ongoing efforts to provide subscribers with state-of-the-art telephony, data and entertainment services. AT&T's networks are a showcase for Harmonic's suite of technologically advanced fiber optic solutions." Digital DWDM Return DWDM return path transmitters provide operators flexible and robust return of data over 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 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. ) networks. Harmonic's range of return technologies includes broadband digital DWDM, broadband analog DWDM, Coarse WDM See CWDM. and baseband Ethernet with the introduction of the NODEcmts. Harmonic is the first company in the industry to offer digital DWDM return from within an environmentally hardened node. METROLink DWDM DWDM optical transmission platforms dramatically increase the downstream and upstream bandwidth capacity of HFC networks for the delivery of services that require two-way communication, such as telephony, high-speed Internet access and video-on-demand. Harmonic's METROLink platform provides bandwidth scalability and flexibility, allowing network operators to cost-effectively implement the high degree of forward and return segmentation required for robust two-way network performance. PWRBlazer Optical Nodes Optical nodes provide flexible transport solutions for delivering broadcast and narrowcast To transmit to selected individuals. Cable TV and satellite radio are examples of narrowcast services because they reach only their subscriber base. Mailing lists are another example. Contrast with broadcast. See multicast. services. With a forward-looking design and a suite of return path solutions, the PWRBlazer node family seamlessly accommodates evolving network requirements. Harmonic's optical node platform was designed to enable operators to scale their networks at minimum cost and difficulty. About Harmonic 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 950 people and operates more than 15 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." This press release contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, AT&T Broadband's purchase of optical nodes and DWDM platforms from Harmonic and the ability of these products to allow AT&T Broadband to serve markets with a range of service requirements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include potential delays in customer deployment plans, subscriber acceptance of new services and other 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. Editor's Note: Product and company names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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