Scientific Atlanta Announces New Line of Set-Tops for the Connected Life
10 Aprile 2006 - 3:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
- Latest set-tops set the stage for next generation services -
ATLANTA, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THE NATIONAL SHOW,
NCTA/April 9-11, 2006, Georgia World Congress Center, Booth #2251
-- Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company, today announced the
introduction of its newest line of set- tops, designed to provide
cable operators with increased power, flexibility and with advanced
security solutions. These new set-tops(1) will enhance the
consumer's experience with new digital services and advanced
interactive applications as cable operators begin to deploy Next
Generation Network Architectures (NGNA) in their systems.
Scientific Atlanta's new set-top platform, a principal component of
Cisco Connected Home, is targeted to play a key role in supporting
the introduction of CableLabs(R) OpenCable(TM) Applications
Platform (OCAP(TM)) and the Federal Communications Commission's
(FCC) mandate for separable security. "In addition to providing a
powerful OCAP and separable security solution, these next
generation set-tops will allow our customers the flexibility to
deliver content and services such as H.264 high-definition decoding
and DOCSIS 2.0 data capability in a more efficient manner,
resulting in a more robust service offering to compete in today's
dynamic market," said Michael Harney, president of Subscriber
Network Systems, Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company. Benefits of
Scientific Atlanta's NGNA set-top line include: -- Designed for
OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) - With faster processing
power, increased memory, and utilization of the Linux(R) operating
system, these new set-tops will provide the necessary speed to
launch the new generation of OCAP applications quickly and
efficiently. Complementing the set-top line is Scientific Atlanta's
complete OCAP platform, which includes the company's OCAP Digital
Network Control System Release 4.0 series and the OCAP Axiom(TM)
middleware product, now testing in multiple customer labs. --
Separable Security Solutions - The new line of set-tops will
require the use of a Multi-Stream CableCARD(TM) to provide the
conditional access portion of the cable operator's system security.
The Multi-Stream CableCARD provides the needed separable security
in order to comply with the FCC's July 1, 2007, separable security
mandate. In addition, Scientific Atlanta is using this new line of
set-tops as a development platform for the upcoming alternative
separable security solution known as DCAS (Downloadable Conditional
Access System). -- Advanced DOCSIS Set-Top Gateway (ADSG) - The new
line of set-tops will support CableLabs ADSG specification for
transporting set-top box command and control information over
DOCSIS. The built-in DOCSIS 2.0 modem, in addition to ADSG support,
will also provide a path for Internet protocol (IP) video services
to be delivered to subscribers. Scientific Atlanta's ADSG solution
thus consolidates cable modem and set-top traffic over an open,
vendor-independent DOCSIS network for integrated video, voice and
data applications. -- Support for Advanced Video Codecs (H.264) -
Enables operators to deliver content, including on-demand,
high-definition TV (HDTV) programming and Internet video content,
with blockbuster-quality video, while utilizing bandwidth-saving
lower bit rates. -- Connected Home Solutions - Scientific Atlanta's
NGNA set-top line will provide processing power and connectivity to
leverage future compatible connected home services that consumers
desire. As the home IP local area network (IP LAN) continues to
evolve, these new set-tops can allow the sharing of content within
the home, as well as interoperability with other compatible cable
operator devices and compatible retail purchased consumer electric
devices. Additionally, Scientific Atlanta is also introducing its
Explorer(R) 940(TM) Compact Digital Only Interactive Set-Top. As
cable sites migrate toward digital simulcasting, and with the
upcoming digital broadcast network environments on the horizon, the
Explorer 940 Set-Top is a compact, cost- efficient digital only
solution. The 940 enables operators to create an "enhanced basic"
service or support an introductory digital video service tier to
drive conversion of basic or expanded basic subscribers. The
Explorer 940 Set-Top can also help operators expand the number of
additional cable outlets in the home, as well as increase
pay-per-view and on-demand transactions. Scientific Atlanta will be
demonstrating its latest NGNA initiatives at NCTA 2006, The
National Show in Atlanta, Georgia, April 9-11, Booth #2251. (1)
Model numbers include: The 4500HDC(TM) High-Definition CableCARD
Set-Top (HD Set-Top) and the 8500HDC(TM) High-Definition Digital
Video Recorder CableCARD Set-Top (HD DVR set-top). About Scientific
Atlanta Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco Company, is a leading supplier
of digital content contribution and distribution systems,
transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital
interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video,
high-speed Internet and Voice over IP (VoIP) networks, and
worldwide customer service and support. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems. More information about
Scientific Atlanta is available at
http://www.scientificatlanta.com/. About Cisco Systems Cisco
Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking
for the Internet. Information on Cisco can be found at
http://www.cisco.com/. For ongoing news, please go to
http://newsroom.cisco.com/. Scientific Atlanta and Explorer are
registered trademarks of Scientific- Atlanta, Inc. Axiom, 940,
4500HDC, and 8500HDC are trademarks of Scientific- Atlanta, Inc.
CableLabs, OpenCable, OCAP, and CableCARD are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Linux
is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. DATASOURCE: Scientific
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