SUWANEE, Ga., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS
International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced
that AMC Networks – the entertainment company known for its
groundbreaking and celebrated original content and award-winning
brands AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv – has selected
the ARRIS ME-7000 and DSR-7400 video compression and
transcoding solutions. They will serve as the foundation for AMC
Networks' satellite distribution architecture of the future.
The ARRIS ME-7000 leverages the latest HEVC compression
technologies to increase video capacity over satellite transmission
channels, ultimately enabling next-generation entertainment
experiences for viewers of AMC Networks' channel portfolio. The
platform is easy to upgrade and provides tremendous cost savings
through improved density, power, and cooling.
The ARRIS DSR-7400 family of transcoders allows AMC Networks to
efficiently deliver services through its existing QAM networks and
transcode HEVC services to MPEG-2/4 HD and SD in support of legacy
set-tops. Its multi-tuner capability can simultaneously receive and
process up to four input satellite transponder multiplexes enabling
flexibility in service selection across networks.
ARRIS Professional Services is working closely with AMC
Networks to design, integrate, and install the new technology
framework within its satellite infrastructure.
"As a leading creator of high-quality, award-winning content,
we're investing in a new satellite network to showcase our
incredible library of content and deliver it to our millions of
subscribers," said Steve Pontillo,
EVP & CTO, Technology and Operations, AMC Networks. "We selected ARRIS to power our
network of the future because they have deep technical expertise in
this space and an intimate understanding of our operations.
Together, we're able to take advantage of the latest technology to
make our existing network more efficient as we transition to
delivering tomorrow's video experiences."
"Our work with AMC Networks extends our global leadership in
advanced video network system deployments," said Dan Whalen, President, Network & Cloud,
ARRIS. "This partnership leverages our expertise in integrating the
latest bandwidth efficiencies and compression technologies to
support AMC Networks' vision of the future. And, our work together
highlights the capabilities of our ME-7000 and DSR-7400 in bridging
the gap between today's networks and the next era of entertainment
services."
Visit ARRIS at NAB in Las
Vegas, April 8-11 (Booth
SU2615) to learn more about our products and solutions with AMC
Networks.
About AMC Networks
Known for its groundbreaking and
celebrated original content, AMC Networks is the company behind the
award-winning brands AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and
IFC Films. Its diverse line-up of popular and critically-acclaimed
series and independent films include Killing Eve, Better Call
Saul and The Walking Dead, which has been the #1 show on
cable television for nine consecutive years, as well as
Portlandia, Brockmire, Love After Lockup, and the films
Boyhood, Death of Stalin, and many more. Its original series
Mad Men and Breaking Bad redefined television and are
widely recognized as being among the most influential and acclaimed
shows in the history of TV. The Company also operates AMC Studios,
its production business; AMC Networks International, its
international programming business; the subscription streaming
services Shudder and Sundance Now; RLJ Entertainment, a content
distribution company that includes the subscription streaming
services Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel; and Levity Entertainment
Group, the Company's production services and comedy venues
business.
About ARRIS Professional Services
ARRIS
Professional Services helps customers plan, design, implement and
operate their networks and business processes. Services include
installation of network elements; operational, technology and
strategic consulting; staff augmentation; strategic outsourcing;
and defining and integrating complex, multi-vendor solutions.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International
plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is powering a smart, connected world. The
company's leading hardware, software, and services transform the
way that people and businesses stay informed, entertained and
connected. For more information, visit www.arris.com.
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