Agilent Technologies Expands Solutions for Interactive Broadband Services Over Cable Systems

Strategic Insights -

Agilent Technologies has expanded its range of solutions for testing, monitoring, and verifying the infrastructure and equipment used to deliver interactive broadband services over cable systems. The company's innovative DOCSIS design verification system, created in collaboration with Broadband Access Systems (BAS), has enabled BAS to speed development of its IP access switching equipment while ensuring compliance with DOCSIS standards. This collaboration has enabled cable service providers to offer high-speed Internet access, voice, and video services to subscribers' homes or businesses. The DOCSIS interface ensures interoperability with widely deployed cable modems from various vendors, a key advantage for cable operators in rapidly delivering broadband services over their existing cable television infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • Agilent's DOCSIS design verification system automates and speeds the testing of each BAS DOCSIS interface, serving as a key component of BAS' manufacturing and quality assurance systems.
  • The customized system was developed by Agilent engineers with technical input from BAS on product specifications, manufacturing requirements, and industry standards.
  • The system enables BAS to complete DOCSIS testing cycles in record time, helping customers keep pace in the rapidly changing and highly competitive broadband marketplace.
  • Agilent's involvement with interactive cable operators includes manufacturing systems, field test, and monitoring solutions, aiming to deliver "plug-and-play" broadband services.
  • Broadband Access Systems is a leading developer of carrier-class broadband access systems, allowing cable operators to deliver high-quality data, voice, and video services to large numbers of users.
  • Agilent Technologies is a diversified technology company serving markets including communications, electronics, life sciences, and healthcare, with over $8.3 billion in net revenues in fiscal year 1999.

Statistics:

  • 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries (Agilent Technologies).
  • 1998 - Broadband Access Systems founders established the company.
  • 1999 - Fiscal year revenue of $8.3 billion for Agilent Technologies.
  • March 6, 2000 - Press release date announcing Agilent's expanded solutions.

Sources:

  • Agilent Technologies Press Release (March 6, 2000)
  • Broadband Access Systems (http://www.basystems.com)
  • Agilent Technologies (http://www.agilent.com)