MARKHAM,
ON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Enghouse
Networks, a global provider of IP-based TV solutions and WISI, a
global leader in carrier-grade video technologies, are excited to
announce their strategic partnership in offering WISI's new ABR
(Adaptive Bitrate) Receiver solution with Google Widevine bulk
decrypt to video operators. This collaboration aims to address the
needs of bulk and commercial customers who have legacy end points
within IP-based network environments.
This solution covers a wide range of hospitality locations,
including universities, bars/restaurants, hotels, residential
communities, gyms, military, and prisons. Many video operators are
upgrading their infrastructure for broadband deployment using
DOCSIS and fiber. As operators upgrade their networks, they also
need to continue supporting TV delivery services for bulk and
commercial customers.
Access Communications, a longstanding customer of both WISI and
Enghouse, is looking to expand use of their multiscreen ABR feeds
to serve hospitality accounts as well. "At Access, keeping a
stable, reliable and high-quality TV service is important to us as
we modernize our video network. The ABR Receive solution from WISI
and Enghouse allows us to minimize headend equipment and focus on
one type of delivery network to serve all our customers, including
business accounts," said Craig Van
Ham, Chief Technology Officer at Access Communications.
WISI and Enghouse have an existing, long-term partnership when
it comes to serving the needs of video operators across
North America. Together, WISI's
ABR transcoder, the Inca IP Video Platform, and Enghouse's
industry-leading IPTV solution, EspialTV, empower operators, such
as Access, to migrate to feature-rich multiscreen TV services while
maintaining affordability, reliability, and quality. Collaborating
again to help operators use the same ABR streams for hospitality
customers, was a natural next step for the two organizations.
"We are thrilled about our partnership with Enghouse and the
opportunities it presents for video operators," said Sharen Sandhu, VP of Product at WISI America.
"Together, we assist operators in seamlessly transitioning to
multiscreen video delivery while continuing to serve their bulk and
commercial customers who rely on legacy endpoints such as QAM and
analog."
"This partnership represents our dedication to assisting
independent operators in upgrading their networks and TV solutions.
The WISI solution enables us to cater to the specific needs of bulk
and commercial endpoints, where implementing IP-based network
delivery may not be feasible on the building or campus level. By
combining our strengths, we can empower operators to enhance their
service offerings, drive customer satisfaction, and effectively
navigate the challenges of network upgrades," said Mick McCluskey, VP of Product Management at
Enghouse Networks.
The new ABR Receive solution is available within WISI's Inca IP
Video Platform, which effortlessly bridges the gap between existing
and new video technologies and can replace racks of headend
equipment with one sophisticated platform.
For more information on this new solution, view WISI's solution
page for the ABR Receiver.
For more information about Enghouse Networks, please visit
EspialTV solution page and Enghouse Networks' website.
About WISI
Founded in 1926, WISI has consistently
innovated video reception and distribution technology for nearly
100 years. With customers in more than 150 countries, WISI helps
video distributors minimize operating costs while maximizing the
scale and efficiency at every point in their network. For more
information on WISI's Inca, Tangram and Chameleon product families,
visit www.wisi.tv.
About Enghouse Networks
Enghouse Networks is a
reliable global telecommunications technology and solutions
provider. Our commitment is to successfully deliver solutions that
can enable digital transformation, ultimately building a connected
global community. From edge to cloud, our applications reliably
enable next-generation communications and media companies,
defense, public safety agencies and utilities to plan, design,
engineer, monitor, protect and simplify network
complexity, in a vendor-agnostic 5G, IoT, Cloud, AI, NFV and
SDN ecosystem. The Enghouse Networks technology portfolio
spans Network Infrastructure, Business Support Systems (BSS),
Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Digital
Transformation solutions. For further information,
visit www.enghousenetworks.com. Enghouse Networks is a unit of
Enghouse Systems Ltd. of Markham,
Ontario.
About Access Communications Co-operative
Access
Communications Co-operative is a 100 % Saskatchewan-owned, not-for-profit
co-operative that began serving customers in 1978. It is now one of
the province's largest telecommunication companies. We deliver
exceptional communications and entertainment services to over 235
communities and 200,000 sq. kms of rural areas. Our commitment to
the community goes beyond providing internet, television, phone,
and security services. We dedicate 100% of our earnings to
improving the quality of life in the communities and rural areas
where we live and do business. This is primarily through our
AccessNow TV community channels, corporate initiatives and
fundraising events, and the Access Communications Children's Fund
charity.
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