Evolution Broadband, LLC., a leading manufacturer of innovative drop solutions, has formed Evolution Digital. In an effort to provide solutions for cable operators in the move to digital, this new division will focus on North American Cable Operators digital migration plans.
“We received a great deal of encouragement and support at the recent NCTC Winter Conference and are convinced our Open Standard digital solution will benefit Independent Operators throughout North America,” said Brent Smith, President of the new division. “The industry is ready to break the duopoly that exists in the current market, which prohibits operators from taking advantage of bandwidth saving technologies such as MPEG 4 compression, and inhibits innovation and cost reduction of set-tops. By incorporating elements of the DVB World Standard into our Open Cable and CableCARD system platform, we are able to blow the doors wide open to internationally recognized Set-top and consumer electronics manufacturers. Never again will you be forced to buy set-tops from a single manufacturer.”
The System
A full turnkey Headend to process and encrypt all digital signals in any format (MPEG-2 MPEG-4, 8VSB) to a QAM modulated output, at prices never before available.
A Conditional Access system from Conax, a world leader in DVB-C Conditional Access. Fully compliant with CableLabs CableCARD specifications.
A wide array of set tops from low cost DTA boxes to full MPEG4/2 high definition PVR’s, from manufacturers who are supplying the exploding world market for digital set-tops, such as India and China. All advanced set-tops support OCAP and CableCARDS.
“For years operators have tried to move forward to provide enhanced services to its customers. The DOCSIS data and voice standards have allowed those services to grow rapidly. Video is facing increased competition from Telco’s and Satellite, Cable Operators have been burdened by limited choices to fight back. ‘FREE AT LAST’ has been the response from operators so far of our product offering. Brent Smith’s experience and knowledge combined with Evolution’s industry veterans have put together a first class team to address operators’ needs.” Says Chris Egan, Principal of Evolution Broadband, LLC.
