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08/25/2009
SIP and IMS Update: Comcast Talks
News regarding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) technology often comes in batches. Related news about session initiation protocol (SIP) also tends to be niche.
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08/25/2009
New Fuse
Gavin Harvey has joined Fuse as gm. Harvey had served as pres of Comcast -owned Versus but opted not to make the move from Stamford, CT, to Philly when the net moved its HQ last year. Harvey will report to MSG
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08/24/2009
QAM Modulator: Tactics at the Edge
The cry of more HD, more VOD has grown to a roar. While there isn’t a one solution fits all answer, trends include switched digital video (SDV) and analog reclamation. No matter which direction an operator heads, however, one thing is clear: More content means a need for more quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) channels. The […]
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08/20/2009
T&M Trends Update
It’s no secret that these are challenging times for the cable industry. While MSOs remain somewhat recession-proof (click here for recent Comcast revenue growth) they face increasing competition from satellite, IPTV and other video providers. For testing and measurement (T&M) vendors, these challenges have presented new opportunities as developers have set out to find ways […]
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08/19/2009
A Look Back: Ice Storm of 2009
It’s a little odd to think about ice storms in August, but the time to plan is beforehand, not during or afterward. Both preparation and recovery take time, lots of time. The chilling ice storm that ripped through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri in late January left an indelible, and painful mark on […]
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08/18/2009
Cox Backbone Grows with ROADMs
As data and video traffic grow, so too must an operator’s optical backbone. Capital costs can be significant, but an integrated network can reduce overall costs and greatly simplify management and the deployment of new services. Reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs) are playing an important role in these upgrades. Last December, Cox completed a yearlong […]