Broadcom Drives Future Growth of China's Next Generation Broadband
Initiative
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Coverage and Transmission Conference (ICTC)
News Highlights:
- Features consistent software platform to support OTT content
delivery
- Supports China DCAS standard for advanced security across the
network
- Combines latest home networking standards including 5G WiFi,
MoCA 2.0 and HomePlug AV for multi-screen connected home
experience
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader
in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications,
today announced cable innovations to drive new TV and broadband
experiences in China, fueling the
next phase of next generation broadband (NGB). With the
deployment of two-way cable networks throughout China, cable operators are now looking to
deliver a more connected, Internet-based TV and broadband
experience to subscribers. Demonstrating its commitment to
innovating cable networks in China, Broadcom combines a consistent home
software platform, key home networking standards support and
Chinese security standard integration to deliver an Internet-based,
connected home environment in China. Visit www.broadcom.com to learn
more.
Broadcom will be hosting a press conference at this week's ICTC
show in Hangzhou and will also be
demonstrating its connected home cable solutions in booth #A6.
Key Features
With highly integrated, scalable and cost-effective solutions,
Broadcom's connected home cable platforms are tailored to meet the
next phase of China's NGB
initiative. Key integrated features include:
- Combined Internet & TV Delivery: Broadcom enables
cable operators in China to
deliver broadcast, broadband and over-the-top (OTT) content to
their
subscribers
- Connected Home: Broadcom supports a full range of
connected home standards including 5G WiFi (based on the IEEE
802.11ac standard), MoCA and Powerline Communications (PLC) to
connect devices and content throughout the home
- OTT Content Simplified: Broadcom is the only company
with a consistent home software platform that delivers rich
Internet experiences in the home
- Full-Band Capture (FBC) digital tuning technology:
offers more flexible front-end design to support the growing need
for multiple TV, video and Internet streams to multiple
screens
- FBC Remote Diagnostics: reduces total cost of ownership
by offering operators real-time management and upgrade capabilities
to improve customer service
- Secure Content Delivery: Broadcom supports the China
DCAS standard for advanced security across the network
- Key consumer benefits: Broadcom enables fast channel
change (FastRTV®) and constant volume levels.
Availability
Broadcom's connected home cable platforms tailored for
China are now shipping.
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Quotes:
Zhang Changli, President of Research Institute, Wasu Digital
TV Media Group:
"We are excited to leverage Broadcom's
leading technology in advanced high definition video set-top box
and Chinese-DOCSIS-products to be able to deliver rich content and
broadband Internet access to our subscribers"
Xu, Jiahong, CEO of iPanel:
"With a long-term commitment to the field of
broadcasting receivers, quality and compatibilities, we are pleased
to partner with Broadcom on video set-top box products to provide
operators with our technical leadership, service excellence and a
full range of system solutions."
Bill Zhou, Director of Product
Marketing, HMT:
"We are pleased to work with Broadcom to accelerate the next
phase of China's NGB
initiative- the convergence of TV, broadband and telecom services
to achieve overall system cost, time to market and product
differentiation."
Khin Sandi Lynn, Research
Analyst, ABI Research:
"Since SARFT recently announced its plan to develop its Next
Generation Broadband (NGB) cloud platform, we expect
China's digital cable system
will create more online video services and TV stores developed by
third-party app developers. This creates a significant opportunity
for leading companies like Broadcom to meet the market need for
high speed broadband access and next generation TV
services."
Dan Marotta, Broadcom's
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband
Communications Group:
"With consistent software and advanced security
platforms, Broadcom is setting the stage for the next
evolution in NGB – an Internet-based connected home
experience. By partnering with the top cable manufacturers,
operators and middleware providers, we look forward to delivering a
new way to experience TV and broadband in China."
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is
a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired
and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver
voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office
and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest
portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded
software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting
everything®. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® the
Connecting everything logo and FastRTV® are among the trademarks of
Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries
and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned
are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
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Press
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Investors
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Dana
Brzozkiewicz
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Chris
Zegarelli
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Manager,
Public Relations
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Director,
Investor Relations
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949-926-6367
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949-926-7567
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danabrz@broadcom.com
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czegarel@broadcom.com
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