Antietam Broadband in the United States and Sogetel in Canada have deployed ARRIS' (NASDAQ:ARRS) ME-7000 Converged Compression Platform. Antietam partnered with ARRIS Global Services to deploy the ME-7000 into its network.
The two companies join nearly 30 operators around the world that have selected the ME-7000. The ME-7000 is designed to improve video compression efficiency in delivering 4K/UltraHD and HDR video as well as ad splicing and multiplexing through the platform's new HEVC module.
"ARRIS is uniquely positioned to deliver the next generation of video compression and multiplexing technologies," said Gary Picard, SVP and general manager, Video Systems, ARRIS. "Our team's unmatched expertise in complex deployments, combined with the ME-7000's versatility and class-leading density, is helping operators around the world deliver advanced video services. We're able to offer IPTV, cable, satellite and OTT operators unrivaled total cost of ownership and next-generation features."
"We deployed the ARRIS ME-7000 to give our subscribers the highest quality video services, while creating a pathway to delivering tomorrow's advanced TV experiences," said Isis Thiago De Souza, vice president, Technical Services, Sogetel. "The platform's efficiency, flexibility and upgradability will help us realize new energy savings immediately and well into the future."