SUWANEE, Ga., Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS
International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) announced today that Eastlink
selected the ARRIS ME-7000 Converged Compression Platform to offer
more, higher-quality channels to its Canadian cable TV subscribers.
The move positions Eastlink's network to deliver next-generation
HEVC and UltraHD services.
"We're building a network for the future, and our investment in
the ME-7000 platform reflects our commitment to give consumers
exceptional services and stunning high-quality content," said
Jim Fitzgerald, Senior Vice
President, Engineering and CTO, Eastlink. "As a result of its
class-leading efficiency, density, and energy savings—we expect the
ME-7000 to reduce our operating expenses over time, as it powers
tomorrow's services."
Eastlink is the first Canadian operator to deploy the ME-7000.
The platform delivers state-of-the-art video compression
performance while providing highly reliable 24x7 operation. As a
converged platform, it can simultaneously support multiple video
formats—including MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 for IPTV, Cable Statmux, or
Multiple Bit-rate profiles for Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) uses
cases.
The ME-7000's modular and scalable design also supports future
upgrades to HEVC and Ultra HD services—including 4K and HDR—at
densities and performance levels unachievable through software
encoding solutions.
"Our ME-7000 platform is the most advanced video compression
system available. It gives Eastlink a significant competitive
advantage by processing set-top, multiscreen device, and even 4K
UltraHD video compression in a single flexible platform with much
less power and higher density than what's available with
conventional servers," said Kevin
Wirick, Vice President, Product Management, ARRIS. "It's the
obvious choice for video service providers for leveraging
OTT IP streaming technologies."
About Eastlink
As Canada's largest
family owned and operated telecommunications company, Eastlink
provides world-class television, video entertainment and
communications services to residential, business and public sector
customers across Canada. Powered by state-of-the-art fibre
optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include
High Speed Internet, Wireless, Data, Security and Automation,
competitive local and long distance Telephone and exclusive,
locally-produced programming on Eastlink TV. One
of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the past 9 years,
Eastlink operates in Nova Scotia, PEI,
NL, Ontario, Alberta and British
Columbia as well as Bermuda, and helps raise
over $3.5M annually for charitable and community
organizations across the country.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:
ARRS) is a world leader in entertainment and communications
technology. Our innovations combine hardware, software, and
services across the cloud, network, and home to power TV and
Internet for millions of people around the globe. The people of
ARRIS collaborate with the world's top service providers,
content providers, and retailers to advance the state of our
industry and pioneer tomorrow's connected world. For more
information, visit www.arris.com.
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