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| 05.01.2009 |
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Cable Eyes Online Video
As cable embraces the "anywhere, anytime, on any device" theme, new issues arise around media management....
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| 05.01.2009 |
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Paradigm Shifts: Remote Storage DVR
RS-DVR poses a dilemma: infinite content ingest, infinite storage per user, yet finite streaming to the home....
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| 05.01.2009 |
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Optical Network Design
Node splits and tree-and-branch are by now old standbys in cable architecture. The need for greater bandwidth per sub is driving new looks at these traditional methods....
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| 05.01.2009 |
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ETV and tru2way
Both carry the write-once promise. One works across all of today's digital set-tops; the other offers advanced functionality across newer devices....
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| 04.01.2009 |
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SIP Trunking for Cable
SIP trunking actually comprises several functional classes that represent revenue opportunities for cable operators....
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| 04.01.2009 |
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VOD Expansion
VOD transrating offers another option for cable ops looking to cost-effectively expand capacity....
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| 03.01.2009 |
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Bullpen: Lots of Content, Not Enough Time
In last month's column, I summarized some of the challenges and opportunities for operators in expanding and managing their on-demand services. In this second part, I'll discuss some of the requirements and advantages of an end-to-end content management...
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| 03.01.2009 |
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All-Digital
Basic vs. digital subs, truck rolls or self-install, set-tops and DTAs, MPEG-2 vs. MPEG-4, legacy vs. open CA, regulatory compliance or waiver, large or small MSO - the all-digital equation has many variables....
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| 02.01.2009 |
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The Case for EPON
EPON is technically and economically superior to SONET rings for cell backhaul operations. Although 2.5G/3G backhaul can benefit from these savings, PON efficiencies will be required for 4G networks' data rates and increased cell tower density....
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| 02.01.2009 |
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Cable Serves Up Healthcare
Medical facilities are finding uses for big pipes from Bright House and other operators....
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| 01.01.2009 |
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Bullpen: DIBA Reconsidered
The author of the well-written video over DOCSIS article in the November issue of CT discussed the potential advantages of the DOCSIS over IPTV bypass architecture (DIBA). The architecture and technologies proposed are certainly physically realizable...
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| 01.01.2009 |
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Backbone Transport
In this age of skyrocketing data throughput demands and stiff competition, building your own backbone has its advantages....
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| 01.01.2009 |
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Service Management with IPDR
The Internet protocol detail record (IPDR) protocol stands ready to help operators shift from network to service management models....
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| 12.01.2008 |
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Bullpen: EPGs at a Crossroads
The electronic program guide (EPG) has long been the nemesis of video services. It has become an increasingly complex user interface, but also the foundation for program information, recommendations and interactive applications on set-top boxes, and now on...
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| 12.01.2008 |
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Do You Speak SIP?
Despite multiple versions and lingering interoperability questions, this protocol shows promise....
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| 12.01.2008 |
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Femtocell Forecast
Consumers use cell phones everywhere. Operators and carriers who reduce costs could change the in-home wireless game....
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| 11.01.2008 |
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Video over DOCSIS
Bypassing the CMTS core offers a way to handle the huge bandwidth requirements of IP video....
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| 10.01.2008 |
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MDU Update:
MDUs are moving to forefront of competition, but require savvy and creative tech and engineering strategies....
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| 09.01.2008 |
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Back Office, Front Burner
Hot initiatives ranging from content integration to e-commerce to targeted ads call for an open and flexible reference model....
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| 08.22.2008 |
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Bandwidth Model Finds Good Fit
How much is enough bandwidth, and what is the best way to get it?...
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