Teleste Brings Intelligent Networks to Mainstream
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Posted on June 12, 2012 at 5:42:01 AM
Teleste Brings Intelligent Networks to Mainstream
ANGA CABLE, COLOGNE, Germany, June 12, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data
communication systems and services, today announces several new products and solutions to
its Intelligent Networks product family. New additions include the AC8700 intelligent node
for deep-fibre networks, digital return path transmitter for top-of-the-line AC9000 node,
and the Optimo transcoder for multi-screen delivery. Intelligent Networks technology can
reduce network operating costs by even up to 50 percent. At ANGA Cable, Teleste showcases
real-world examples of the impact Intelligent Networks technology can have by highlighting
Stofa's network that utilizes Intelligent Networks technology and the recently signed
framework agreement with UPC Broadband for the delivery of Intelligent Networks products.
Additionally, Teleste launched the Network Genius iPad game that lets players try their
hand in maintaining a cable network through a fun computer game available on App Store
[http://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/network-genius/id531643803?mt=8 ].
"Traditionally, the main reason for high operating expenses in cable networks has been
manual maintenance. We believe that it doesn't have to be. Our customers share the same
conviction with us and have keenly adopted the Intelligent Networks philosophy. Real world
examples clearly show that by utilizing intelligent network devices and management
software, operators can reduce OPEX and service outages, provide better service to
end-users, and eventually reduce churn," says Hanno Narjus, SVP, Video and Broadband
Solutions, Teleste.
Intelligent Networks deliver impressive results at Stofa
The Danish triple play operator Stofa, which provides TV, broadband, and telephony
services to a customer base of 400,000 Cable-TV households and 170,000 broadband
subscribers relies on Teleste Intelligent Networks technology. The company set out to
build and operate a cost-effective, future-proof, and high-quality Cable-TV network with a
special focus on high customer satisfaction. Stofa selected Teleste's Intelligent Network
platform to build an HFC network that can be fully configured and monitored remotely all
the way to the last optical node and amplifier. Today, Stofa's networks equipped with
Teleste's intelligent Network technology cover more than 250.000 households.
"With Intelligent Network technology, we can quickly get an overview of network
health, pinpoint problems geographically and quickly repair any potential problems. This
reduces repair times and lowers operating costs significantly," says Thomas Helbo, CTO,
Stofa.
UPC Broadband builds on Intelligent Networks
Teleste and Liberty Global, Inc.'s UPC Broadband division recently signed an agreement
[https://newsclient.omxgroup.com/cdsPublic/viewDisclosure.action?disclosureIdP9891&lang=en ]
for the delivery of Teleste's Intelligent Networks products to Liberty Global's
operations across Europe. The new optical node platform allows cable operators to reduce
both the network upgrade costs as well as improve subscriber service availability as the
installation time can be minimized due to intelligence embedded in the product. The value
of the agreement is estimated to exceed EUR 10 million until end of 2017.
Teleste Extends Intelligent Networks Offering
At ANGA Cable, Teleste announces several new products to extend the Intelligent
Networks family. Key announcements for the show are:
Access Networks
- The first intelligent deep fibre node, the Teleste AC8700, which brings
intelligence to the edge of the network. Teleste AC8700 is an intelligent fibre
optical node that can adjust itself automatically and adapt to changing demands of the
networks. Featuring very high capacity, the AC8700 enables operators to connect twice
the amount of subscribers to the network.
- Digital return path transmitter for AC9000 doubles the capacity of existing
networks without the need to install new fibre connections. Digital return path offers
an easy way to increase capacity of existing fibres. This new technology provides
savings on fibre infrastructure costs while ensuring excellent upstream signal and
allowing longer fibre links. At ANGA Cable 2012, Teleste will introduce the DOCSIS
transponder for the AC9000 node.
- Extensions to CXE family of fibre optic network devices, which bring broadband
operators the best choices for economical and reliable fibre optic nodes. New
additions to the product family are the CXE810 optical receiver, CXE852 dual optical
receiver with remote management, and the CXE860 universal optical node.
- New downstream C-band optical transmission HDO-modules. At ANGA Cable, Teleste
introduces new HDO modules to complement a product family that covers full range of
headend optics and provides high capacity in a cost-effective way. The HDO family
concept includes the HDO772 fibre transmitter with the HDO750 series optical
amplifiers. The HDO772 is a directly modulated forward path transmitter that answers
that offers high-quality performance with lower power consumption while the HDO750
series products allow pay- as-you-grow modularity with high density and low footprint.
Combining the HDO772 and HDO750 series makes a powerful pair for C-band optical
transmission.
Headend offering
- New Teleste Optimo transcoder for Cable TV, broadcast IPTV and OTT
applications. Optimo introduces adaptive streaming with multiscreen transcoding and
advanced image enhancement, which enable operators to provide video efficiently to
almost any device. The new Optimo complements Teleste Luminato digital head-end
platform and gives operators true multiscreen transcoding capability in a very compact
solution. Optimo can transcode from one or more input streams to several output
resolutions simultaneously. It automatically adjusts bitrates to fit available
bandwidth and end device resolution while maintaining the precise ratio of quality to
bit rate.
- Luminato head-end platform will be enhanced with an FEC codec module, which
brings advanced IP forward error correction to Luminato.
Network Services
- Rapidly changing business environment and increasing demand for more
network services challenge modern HFC and Cable TV network operators. At ANGA Cable
2012, Teleste will highlight its Network Services unit, which helps operators design,
maintain and upgrade cable networks. Teleste Network Services operates in several
European countries and it is the leading network service company in the German
markets. Teleste Network Services is a trusted partner with local understanding who
knows operators reality, needs and challenges. Through close collaboration with
customers and highly skilled workforce, Teleste Network Services helps operators lower
network infrastructure lifespan costs and develop their business.
World Premier: Network Genius iPad game
- Network Genius iPad game, the first game ever to feature cable network
maintenance! The game highlights in an entertaining way the benefits of the
Intelligent Networks concept, and challenges the players to test their skills and see
who has the wits to manage a network occasionally troubled by errors. The game works
on iPads and is now available for free download from App Store [http://bit.ly/LhJQK ]
(http://bit.ly/LhJQK).
About Teleste
Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialised in
broadband video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two
business segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we
are among the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a
focus on the processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and
public authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and
security services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the
emphasis on product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and
video surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network
service solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and
maintenance services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totalled EUR 184
million and the group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately
30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland.
The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. http://www.teleste.comfor more
information.
Press materials can be downloaded from http://www.teleste.com/anga
Source: Teleste
Press Contact: Mirkka Lamppu, Manager, Communications, +358407488719, mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com
ANGA CABLE, COLOGNE, Germany, June 12, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data
communication systems and services, today announces several new products and solutions to
its Intelligent Networks product family. New additions include the AC8700 intelligent node
for deep-fibre networks, digital return path transmitter for top-of-the-line AC9000 node,
and the Optimo transcoder for multi-screen delivery. Intelligent Networks technology can
reduce network operating costs by even up to 50 percent. At ANGA Cable, Teleste showcases
real-world examples of the impact Intelligent Networks technology can have by highlighting
Stofa's network that utilizes Intelligent Networks technology and the recently signed
framework agreement with UPC Broadband for the delivery of Intelligent Networks products.
Additionally, Teleste launched the Network Genius iPad game that lets players try their
hand in maintaining a cable network through a fun computer game available on App Store
[http://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/network-genius/id531643803?mt=8 ].
"Traditionally, the main reason for high operating expenses in cable networks has been
manual maintenance. We believe that it doesn't have to be. Our customers share the same
conviction with us and have keenly adopted the Intelligent Networks philosophy. Real world
examples clearly show that by utilizing intelligent network devices and management
software, operators can reduce OPEX and service outages, provide better service to
end-users, and eventually reduce churn," says Hanno Narjus, SVP, Video and Broadband
Solutions, Teleste.
Intelligent Networks deliver impressive results at Stofa
The Danish triple play operator Stofa, which provides TV, broadband, and telephony
services to a customer base of 400,000 Cable-TV households and 170,000 broadband
subscribers relies on Teleste Intelligent Networks technology. The company set out to
build and operate a cost-effective, future-proof, and high-quality Cable-TV network with a
special focus on high customer satisfaction. Stofa selected Teleste's Intelligent Network
platform to build an HFC network that can be fully configured and monitored remotely all
the way to the last optical node and amplifier. Today, Stofa's networks equipped with
Teleste's intelligent Network technology cover more than 250.000 households.
"With Intelligent Network technology, we can quickly get an overview of network
health, pinpoint problems geographically and quickly repair any potential problems. This
reduces repair times and lowers operating costs significantly," says Thomas Helbo, CTO,
Stofa.
UPC Broadband builds on Intelligent Networks
Teleste and Liberty Global, Inc.'s UPC Broadband division recently signed an agreement
[https://newsclient.omxgroup.com/cdsPublic/viewDisclosure.action?disclosureIdP9891&lang=en ]
for the delivery of Teleste's Intelligent Networks products to Liberty Global's
operations across Europe. The new optical node platform allows cable operators to reduce
both the network upgrade costs as well as improve subscriber service availability as the
installation time can be minimized due to intelligence embedded in the product. The value
of the agreement is estimated to exceed EUR 10 million until end of 2017.
Teleste Extends Intelligent Networks Offering
At ANGA Cable, Teleste announces several new products to extend the Intelligent
Networks family. Key announcements for the show are:
Access Networks
- The first intelligent deep fibre node, the Teleste AC8700, which brings
intelligence to the edge of the network. Teleste AC8700 is an intelligent fibre
optical node that can adjust itself automatically and adapt to changing demands of the
networks. Featuring very high capacity, the AC8700 enables operators to connect twice
the amount of subscribers to the network.
- Digital return path transmitter for AC9000 doubles the capacity of existing
networks without the need to install new fibre connections. Digital return path offers
an easy way to increase capacity of existing fibres. This new technology provides
savings on fibre infrastructure costs while ensuring excellent upstream signal and
allowing longer fibre links. At ANGA Cable 2012, Teleste will introduce the DOCSIS
transponder for the AC9000 node.
- Extensions to CXE family of fibre optic network devices, which bring broadband
operators the best choices for economical and reliable fibre optic nodes. New
additions to the product family are the CXE810 optical receiver, CXE852 dual optical
receiver with remote management, and the CXE860 universal optical node.
- New downstream C-band optical transmission HDO-modules. At ANGA Cable, Teleste
introduces new HDO modules to complement a product family that covers full range of
headend optics and provides high capacity in a cost-effective way. The HDO family
concept includes the HDO772 fibre transmitter with the HDO750 series optical
amplifiers. The HDO772 is a directly modulated forward path transmitter that answers
that offers high-quality performance with lower power consumption while the HDO750
series products allow pay- as-you-grow modularity with high density and low footprint.
Combining the HDO772 and HDO750 series makes a powerful pair for C-band optical
transmission.
Headend offering
- New Teleste Optimo transcoder for Cable TV, broadcast IPTV and OTT
applications. Optimo introduces adaptive streaming with multiscreen transcoding and
advanced image enhancement, which enable operators to provide video efficiently to
almost any device. The new Optimo complements Teleste Luminato digital head-end
platform and gives operators true multiscreen transcoding capability in a very compact
solution. Optimo can transcode from one or more input streams to several output
resolutions simultaneously. It automatically adjusts bitrates to fit available
bandwidth and end device resolution while maintaining the precise ratio of quality to
bit rate.
- Luminato head-end platform will be enhanced with an FEC codec module, which
brings advanced IP forward error correction to Luminato.
Network Services
- Rapidly changing business environment and increasing demand for more
network services challenge modern HFC and Cable TV network operators. At ANGA Cable
2012, Teleste will highlight its Network Services unit, which helps operators design,
maintain and upgrade cable networks. Teleste Network Services operates in several
European countries and it is the leading network service company in the German
markets. Teleste Network Services is a trusted partner with local understanding who
knows operators reality, needs and challenges. Through close collaboration with
customers and highly skilled workforce, Teleste Network Services helps operators lower
network infrastructure lifespan costs and develop their business.
World Premier: Network Genius iPad game
- Network Genius iPad game, the first game ever to feature cable network
maintenance! The game highlights in an entertaining way the benefits of the
Intelligent Networks concept, and challenges the players to test their skills and see
who has the wits to manage a network occasionally troubled by errors. The game works
on iPads and is now available for free download from App Store [http://bit.ly/LhJQK ]
(http://bit.ly/LhJQK).
About Teleste
Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialised in
broadband video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two
business segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we
are among the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a
focus on the processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and
public authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and
security services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the
emphasis on product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and
video surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network
service solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and
maintenance services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totalled EUR 184
million and the group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately
30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland.
The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. http://www.teleste.comfor more
information.
Press materials can be downloaded from http://www.teleste.com/anga
Source: Teleste
Press Contact: Mirkka Lamppu, Manager, Communications, +358407488719, mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com