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Motorola Showcases Digital Television and
Broadband Solutions to Chinese Cable Operators at the International CATV
Technology Conference in
Hangzhou
Showcasing its suite
of broadband solutions, Motorola demonstrates how operators can confidently make
the transition to an all digital
system
HANGZHOU CHINA, -- 17 October 2003
-- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) Broadband Communications Sector, the world’s
leading supplier of cable modems and digital cable set-tops is showcasing its
end-to-end system solutions that enable cable operators to achieve a seamless
transition to digital television networks at the International CATV Technology
Conference (ICTC) 2003 in Hangzhou (Motorola room 101).
“Motorola developed the first coaxial
cable system in the 1940’s. We saw the market potential and developed the
technology to help cable operators grow those opportunities. We’re now
building on that legacy in China and the rest of Asia-Pacific to help system
operators cost-effectively make the transition to digital,” said Horatio
Egnoto, Motorola vice-president and general manager -- Asia-Pacific.
“Pivotal to Motorola’s success has been the adoption of open-systems
that allow developers the freedom to create programs and applications tailored
to the needs of specific
operators.”
Motorola is working with
operators across Asia-Pacific to grow their businesses by helping them
understand the various ways digital technology can be customized to meet
consumer demands. Motorola’s end-to-end solutions provide broadcasters
the means to securely and cost-effectively deliver content to operators, while
leveraging existing infrastructure to provide new services to subscribers.
Motorola content encoding and infrastructure products are designed to work
together to deliver advanced services over an “always-on” broadband
connection.
Motorola’s booth at the ICTC
highlights the company’s latest products in four primary areas including
digital television, home networking, cable modems and network
infrastructure.
Digital Set-Tops
Motorola has a suite of digital set-top
solutions to meet the varying needs of cable operators. The Motorola DVi700
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) platform was specially designed for systems
that need to deliver secure video and broadcast services over DVB-compliant CATV
networks. This set-top provides a cost-effective way to go digital. It’s
specially designed to help operators in Asia to make the transition to digital
systems easier.
Motorola’s DVi3000 is a
DVB-compliant core digital-interactive cable platform that provides expanded
channel capacity, virtual channels, and hyperlinking capabilities.
The DVi3000 is an advanced platform that
supports real-time reverse-path communications via DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS and Aloha
returns, providing a gateway to interactive services such as video-on-demand
(VOD), thin-client TV-based Internet, and electronic program guides
(EPGs).
IP Networking
Solution
Motorola’s SBG900 builds upon
the success of Motorola’s SBG1000 – which marked the
industry’s first wireless cable modem gateway. Designed to provide a
simple way for broadband users to enjoy a wireless network in their home, the
SBG900 combines high-speed Internet access, networking and security – all
in one. With integrated SURFboard® cable modem technology, it
delivers high-speed Internet access, networking and security in one powerful
product. Motorola sees tremendous potential for this product aimed at the
growing number of small enterprises emerging across China.
Cable
Modem
The latest extension of Motorola’s
flagship SURFboard cable modem line, the Motorola SB5100 offers the latest
DOCSIS 2.0-based technology and better performance than its predecessors, with a
43 percent faster processor. Supporting both USB and Ethernet 10/100 interfaces
as well as a standard HTML browser in the subscriber’s computer, the
Motorola SB5100 is virtually platform-independent.
Network Infrastructure
Solutions
With Motorola’s MBT-5000
platform, broadband operators can deliver flexible Fast Ethernet and Gigabit
Ethernet services – as well as traditional voice and private line services
– efficiently over the same metro area network infrastructure. This
data-optimized, multi-service optical transport solution offers service
flexibility and high port density, as well as carrier-class reliability and
quality of service (QoS).
Motorola
Starline® Line Extender (SLE) provides Operators with a
single-output RF amplifier in a cost-effective design that meets Asian market
requirements. The SLE utilizes common Motorola ergonomic accessories with
internal splitting capabilities and is available in either line or mains-powered
versions. The SLE unit is also locally manufactured in China facilities, thus
further ensuring market supply and servicing.
Motorola MediaCipher Conditional Access
Solution
Motorola’s MediaCipher
conditional access system offers industry-leading security and access control
for the delivery of DVB/MPEG-2 digital signals. Motorola offers scalable access
control solutions designed to meet the needs of a full range of network sizes
and digital deployment plans. With its unique suite of local, regional, and
continental access control solutions, Motorola offers cost-effective digital
solutions for a wide range of systems. The Motorola MediaCipher conditional
access technology offers the world's most advanced security
features.
It’s one of several conditional
access licensing programs and solutions Motorola is developing with pay-per-view
operators.
“Motorola has the systems,
the platforms and the 50-year history of delivering the most innovative and
reliable broadband solutions, assuring operators in China and around the world
that they can count on Motorola, ” said
Egnoto.
Motorola has delivered more than 2,000
digital cable headends -- that enable the operator to deliver the most advanced
entertainment services in a secure environment -- passing more than 76 million
homes worldwide. In addition, Motorola has shipped more than 27 million digital
set-tops, and 14 million cable modems solidifying its market leadership position
in digital cable technology and broadband solutions.
Motorola began operating in China in 1987.
Two manufacturing facilities operate in Tianjin producing a broad range of
wireless communication and electronic devices. Motorola also has nine joint
venture projects with Chinese partners producing high-tech products such as
semiconductors, automotive electronics, smart cards, telecoms equipment and
cellular phones.
Motorola has a strong
commitment to R&D in the Asia-Pacific region with 19 centers in China
employing 1400 engineers and researchers, three research centers and
laboratories in Japan and the designation of India as a development base for the
next generation of wireless Internet technologies and solutions.
About
ICTC
The ICTC exhibition is China’s most
influential gathering for the CATV industry and is supported by the State
Administration of Radio, Film and TV the Chinese broadcasting standards and
regulatory body. The ICTC Show is attended primarily by senior executives from
the nation’s provincial and metro CATV stations with the aim of improving
the industry’s quality and standards.
About Motorola Broadband Communications
Sector
The Motorola Broadband Communications
Sector provides end-to-end systems for the delivery of interactive digital
video, voice and high-speed data solutions for broadband operators.
Motorola Broadband’s customer-responsive design and manufacturing
expertise contribute to the company’s position as the world's leading
supplier of digital cable set-tops and cable modems. For more information
about the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, visit
www.motorola.com/broadband.
About
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global
leader in wireless, automotive and broadband
communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3
billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen
dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations
that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that began when the
company was founded 75 years ago this year. For
more information, please visit
www.motorola.com.
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Contacts:
Asia-Pacific
Motorola
Kallen
An
86-10-65642585
kallenan@motorola.com
North
America
Motorola
Bev
Dribin
1-215-323-1156
bev.dribin@motorola.com
Jeanne
Russo
1-215-323-1873
jeanne.russo@motorola.com
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respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003.
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