SAN JOSE, Calif. and TORONTO — Harmonic, a provider of virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, announced today Rogers Communications has chosen Harmonic’s CableOS cloud-native converged core platform to power Rogers’s next-generation multi-gigabit broadband services.
Rogers is deploying the CableOS platform in a distributed access architecture (DAA) with virtualized cable modem termination system (CMTS) software and the Ripple Remote-PHY (R-PHY) node, explains a press release.
“The CableOS Platform is future ready to support converged cable and FTTH, DOCSIS 4.0 technology and other advanced services including edge cloud,” the release reads.
Rogers is using Harmonic’s technology “to fully converge its data, voice and video services in the IP domain, which will bring several benefits including faster speed, higher availability for its customers, and a reduction in space, power and cooling costs to support its growing network,” according to the press release.
“At Rogers, it is our top priority to deliver the latest cutting-edge technology and reliable broadband experiences to our customers,” said Luciano Ramos, senior vice-president of development and core engineering at Rogers, in the release.
“We’re proud to be working with Harmonic to bring leading DAA and virtualized solutions for our cable and converged FTTH services. Deploying a cloud-native virtualized access platform with a clear path to DOCSIS 4.0 allows us to seamlessly evolve our network, while continuing to bring the best of connectivity to our customers.”
“Harmonic is thrilled to partner with Rogers Communications as they evolve and scale their network to meet the demands for ultra-fast broadband, connecting Canadians to endless opportunities via the digital highway,” said Nimrod Ben-Natan, senior vice-president and general manager of Harmonic’s cable access business.
“With our CableOS Platform, Rogers Communications is able to meet customer connectivity demands with high reliability, security and low latency.”
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