Casa Systems and Teleste Collaborate to Bring Multigigabit Subscriber Speeds to the Cable Access Network

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May 20, 2014, 03:00 ET

TURKU, Finland and ANDOVER, Massachusetts, May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Companies are targeting to launch a next generation, DOCSIS 3.1 and CCAP compliant, distributed architecture (RemotePHY) solution

Teleste, a leading provider of video and broadband technologies and services, and Casa Systems, a worldwide leader in next-generation cable edge technology and an innovator of converged fixed-mobile broadband technologies, have agreed to collaborate on the development and introduction of an end-to-end Distributed CCAP/RemotePHY solution. The key components of the solution will be Casa's C100G CCAP platform supporting RemotePHY architecture and Teleste's RemotePHY optical node. The collaboration will leverage Teleste's strong position in the European HFC access infrastructure market and Casa Systems' industry leading CMTS and CCAP offerings.

The jointly developed RemotePHY solution is designed to offer a future proof, scalable architecture for cable operators, addressing the exponentially growing demand for higher broadband speeds, driven by innovative multiscreen and on-demand video services. This solution will enable cable MSOs to compete with optical access technologies at speeds up to 10Gbps at significantly less capital investment by leveraging existing HFC plant. The solution will also offer clear evolution path from current centralized CMTS/CCAP architectures to distributed standards based CCAP/RemotePHY architecture, and will enable multivendor interoperability.

Casa Systems and Teleste have strong track records of industry firsts and both parties are committed to an aggressive time-to-market for the RemotePHY solution which will track closely with the industry standards bodies ratification of the specification. The companies plan for proof-of-concept implementation by late 2014. The primary market, for the jointly developed solution, will be the European cable operators.

"We are truly excited about DOCSIS 3.1 and RemotePHY as new technologies enabling multi-gigabit speeds on existing hybrid fiber coax infrastructure," said Hanno Narjus, SVP of Video and Broadband Solutions for Teleste. "Casa and Teleste are perfectly positioned to offer such solutions, unleashing the latent capacity available in the existing cable operator access infrastructure. We are thrilled to address this opportunity with Casa, as they are the leader in CMTS / CCAP industry."

"This collaboration is between two companies with the strongest technologies in their respective fields: Teleste in HFC infrastructure and Casa in CCAP/CMTS. This end-to-end solution provides our common customers with the best-of-breed technologies and yet integrated and fully tested," said Jerry Guo, founder and CEO of Casa Systems. "We are very excited to work with Teleste not only because of its leading HFC technologies, but also for its reputable service and support capabilities throughout Europe."

About Teleste

Teleste is an international technology company that develops and offers video and broadband technologies and related services. Our supply of technology contributes to the convenience and safety of daily living. Our core business is video - image and data processing, transfer and management. Our customer base consists of cable and telecom operators, as well as public sector organizations. Our business is divided into two divisions, which are Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services. In both areas, we rank among the world's leading companies and technological forerunners. Video and Broadband Solutions focuses on access networks and product solutions in video surveillance applications. Network Services offers comprehensive services for network design, construction and maintenance. In 2013, Teleste's net sales totalled EUR 192.8 million, and the company employed about 1,300 people. Teleste runs a worldwide network of offices and more than 90% of its sales are generated outside of Finland. The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. For more information seehttp://www.teleste.com and follow@telestecorp on Twitter.

About Casa

Casa Systems is a worldwide leader in next-generation cable edge technology and an innovator of converged fixed-mobile broadband technologies. Since its inception, Casa Systems has been focused on delivering innovative network edge devices based on disruptive technologies targeting the growing market opportunity in interactive digital video and broadband IP services. Casa Systems continues this tradition with it's award winning Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP) and DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 CMTS platforms. Casa Systems has integrated the functionalities of universal EdgeQAM and intelligent video processing solutions for broadcast and unicast services into its CCAP products, enabling cable operators to significantly reduce capital expenditures and substantially improve operational efficiencies.