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ANTEC Introduces Cornerstone Integrated Voice/Data Gateway

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ANTEC Corporation has announced the Cornerstone Integrated Voice/Data Gateway (IVDG), a solution that enables operators to deploy carrier-grade, internet protocol (IP) voice and DOCSIS-compliant high-speed data capability to their Host Digital Terminals (HDTs). This innovation allows operators to capture revenue today while establishing a footprint for future high-revenue services. The IVDG is manufactured by Arris Interactive, a joint venture between ANTEC Corp. and Nortel Networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cornerstone Integrated Voice/Data Gateway (IVDG) allows operators to add carrier-grade IP voice and DOCSIS-compliant high-speed data capability to their existing Host Digital Terminals (HDTs).
  • The IVDG enables operators to migrate to IP access without waiting for an IP backbone, thereby capturing revenue today while establishing a footprint for future high-revenue services.
  • Arris Interactive, a joint venture between ANTEC Corp. and Nortel Networks, manufactures the IVDG.
  • Dan Paone, Director, Product Line Management, Digital Systems, ANTEC, emphasizes that the IVDG enhances the HDT's critical role as an IP telephone gateway, allowing it to connect to an existing switch and the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
  • Operators can use the IVDG functionality to provide IP over the HFC network for carrier-class voice and data service while continuing to provide constant bit rate voice service to telephone subscribers.
  • The IVDG is completely compatible with established Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Network Operations Center (NOC) administration procedures.
  • ANTEC will supply a completely auto-provisioning system, CPS 2000, to facilitate the deployment of the IVDG.

Statistics:

  • ANTEC Corporation is an international communications technology company serving the broadband information transport industries.
  • The company specializes in the manufacturing, materials management, and distribution of products for hybrid fiber/coax broadband networks, as well as the design and engineering of these networks.
  • ANTEC has sales offices in Europe, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America; a major divisional office in Denver, Colorado; and manufacturing facilities in Juarez, Mexico; El Paso, Texas; Tinton Falls, New Jersey; and Rock Falls, Illinois.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "ANTEC will announce the Cornerstone(R) Integrated Voice/Data Gateway (IVDG), manufactured by Arris Interactive, at the Western Cable Show."
  • ANTEC Corporation, http://www.antec.com
  • Western Cable Show booth #839.

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