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The one great truth about bandwidth is that there’s never quite enough of it. With the addition of new services such as multiscreen IP video to cable’s traditional offerings, plus competition from over-the-top (OTT) video, the bits to be moved … Continue reading
Everyone agrees that Comcast is an IPv6 champ. Other operators also are working through the complex issues — and some may have to scramble.
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Environmental emergencies, from earthquakes to hurricanes, seem to be increasing. Cable — which has grown over the past decade to become a major provider of voice services — has to keep those phones operational, no matter how high the wind or deep the snow.
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The SCTE and MSO community continue to push the boundaries of technology to offer subscribers and other customers the very best in cutting edge service and services. BTR spoke with key SCTE personnel as well as select MSOs on subjects as diverse as international presence, CCAP progress, IP video and even flywheels and “kyotocooling” systems.
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Operators face radically increasing bandwidth demand. They need to stay ahead of the curve — and they have solid options for doing so.
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With some of the hottest tech in years and over 10,000 attendees, Cable-TEC 2011 was one great show. Great conference sessions, a great week in Atlanta (despite the rain) and best of all, some great exhibitors.
Continue readingThe business market represents a big opportunity, but it’s anything but easy.
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BTR is proud to bring you a great selection of this year’s Diamond Technology Reviews in this special video showcase.
We invite you to relax, grab a cup of coffee and watch the full showcase or select an individual company vignette.
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The FCC is likely to set rules on audio loudness next month. That will activate a countdown to implementation a year later. That seems like a long time, but planning must begin now.
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Operators always have sought to automate field services. This task has never been more important — or complex — than it is today.
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It clearly isn’t the glitziest initiative — but it is a key to increasing the efficiency, and profitability, of some of the industry’s most exciting new businesses.
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There is benefit in multitasking. Like other successful networks, CDNs offer more than one benefit. They save money, drive efficiencies and, in the long run, set the operator up for new service offerings.
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Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment has long been an industry staple. Increasing demand is making it even more central to operators’ plans. It does yeoman work in the metro, regional and long haul networks.
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