FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ANGA SEES EUROPEAN LAUNCH OF RGB NETWORKS USM - THE CABLE
INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST DENSITY QAM MODULATOR
RGB’s Universal Scalable Modulator (USM) Provides Europe’s Cable Operators a
Smooth Migration to Next-Generation Digital Video Architectures for Delivering Personalized, Switched and On-Demand Services
United Kingdom – May 22, 2007 – Network video processing leader RGB Networks today announced the introduction of its new high density Universal Scalable Modulator (USM) for digital QAM modulation and upconversion. RGB’s USM is the most advanced QAM modulator for the European cable industry, enabling cable operators to gain new revenue streams and attract and retain customers through the delivery of personalized, addressable, on-demand video services. RGB’s USM also enables Europe’s cable operators to make a smooth migration to next-generation digital video architectures, such as Switched Digital Video, and modular cable modem termination systems (M-CMTS), allowing operators to further increase the personalization of their digital services.
The compact, one rack unit USM can support up to six QAM channels per RF port, for a total of 96 channels in an 8 MHz QAM channel system, while multiplexing up to 1280 digital programs, making it the European cable industry’s highest density QAM modulator. With unmatched scalability and programmability, the USM is the third product launched in Europe based on RGB’s Video Intelligence Architecture™ (VIA). This launch enables Europe’s cable operators to offer advanced, revenue-generating services while significantly lowering capital and operational investments. Typically the USM will be initially deployed to provide enhanced VOD services while also enabling operators to later move to an advanced architecture, such as Switched Digital Video, using the same platform. The USM is field-upgradeable without requiring a forklift replacement.
“The ANGA launch of RGB’s Universal Scalable Modulator provides Europe’s operators with new revenue streams now and the flexibility to move to an advanced architecture, such as SDV, in the future,” says Sarah Hackforth, VP EMEA, RGB Networks. “The USM provides Europe’s cable operators with the industry’s highest-density solution for the roll-out of On-Demand digital services. As the first truly universal QAM modulator capable of supporting multiple applications, USM enables operators to maximize personalization of services both now and in the future and is a highly attractive solution.”
The scalable and modular design of the USM enables service providers to minimize the cost of introducing new services and allows them to benefit from a “pay-as-you-grow” model, through which additional QAM channels can be licensed and added when needed to expand digital video service deployments without the need for complete hardware replacements. Leveraging the power of its Video Intelligence Architecture, the USM can simplify and accelerate the future deployments of advanced digital video services, including H.264/AVC video delivery, without the need for costly hardware upgrades. The USM also supports advanced, integrated redundancy options, pioneered by RGB, increasing reliability and service availability.
RGB’s USM is also the first edge QAM modulator to offer a choice of multiple Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, as well as a 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface for video input. The USM receives MPEG transport streams over IP, performs multiplexing, digital QAM modulation and RF upconversion, and outputs high-quality RF signals for delivery to the home. In addition to supporting on-demand video applications and architectures, the USM also supports IP video delivery services based on DOCSIS 3.0 M-CMTS and DVB specifications.
About RGB Networks
RGB Networks delivers extremely high-density, flexible video processing solutions that enable video service providers to deliver highly targeted and personalized video content at considerably lower costs than conventional solutions. Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture™ (VIA), RGB’s VIA product family simplifies management and delivers scalable, multi-function capability in a single, programmable platform, allowing video service providers to leverage existing infrastructure, while building an advanced foundation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for personalized video services.
For more information about RGB Network and the Video Intelligence Architecture, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com.
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