5/11/2009 - MSO says it expects to deploy Docsis 3.0 in about half its systems by the end of 2009, and is testing 100 Mbit/s in employee homes today
5/8/2009 - EclipsePlus heads abroad to handle advanced ad campaign management system for international cable companies
5/7/2009 - MSO still winning new subs as it fights FiOS, but the rate of subscription growth in Q1 slowed compared to the year-ago period
5/6/2009 - MSO allows 100 'lead adopters' to push the Docsis 3.0 envelope but grants that a 200-Mbit/s commercial launch may be years away
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Going All-Digital With DTAs
4/6/2009 - DTAs represent an attractive, cost-effective option for cable operators to reclaim analog bandwidth and go 'all digital.' While DTAs alone do not support advanced services, they open up valuable spectrum, and they can be used in conjunction with SDV or other bandwidth strategies, allowing DTAs to benefit small operators and even large MSOs
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ANALYST NOTES
Alan Breznick, Senior Analyst
For likely the first time in cable history, worldwide Docsis device shipments fell last year, following a sharp slump in Q4
Jan ten Sythoff (Research Manager)Amid adverse economic conditions and strong competition, operators are increasing spend through higher speeds and bundling.
REAL WORLD RESEARCH
The Optical Switching Revival: Rebuilding Optical Networks for Packets
This report offers a detailed investigation into the future of optical switching. It analyzes 12 leading optical switching suppliers, based on exclusive interviews with suppliers and network operators. It also draws on user and survey data to provide deeper insight into network operator plans and expectations regarding optical technology deployment.
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Boon Dongle: DTAs Will Give MSOs a Big Bandwidth Boost
This report analyzes the prospects for using DTAs to go all-digital, including the pros and cons, costs, and issues such as security and customer self-installation. It reports on the DTA experiences of large and small cable operators so far, and profiles seven suppliers of DTA hardware or software solutions.
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